Engine swap?

2005 FORD RANGER
170,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LARRYDIRK
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I Have 2005 Ford Ranger with a 3 liter engine - automatic Tran, can I replace the engine with an engine from a 2007 Ford Ranger 3 liter engine - standard Tran (would keep the automatic tran)?? If the engine will fit/work, will the automatic tran fit/work on the 2007 engine?? Thanks
Apr 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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STEVE W.
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The engines do not interchange between 2005 and 2007. 2004, 2005 and 2006 will interchange but the 07-08 engine is different enough that they won't fit the older vehicles.
Apr 27, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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