1997 Ranger

[97ranger22bronco]

Hi everyone,

My wife and I just got a 1997 Ranger from her father's will. It's been sitting in the field for close to 14 years, however the body still looks solid. Looking forward to chatting with everyone as I start to bring it home and bring it back to life.

 

[RonD]

Welcome to TRS

1997 was last year of 3rd generation
1983-1988 1st gen
1989-1992 2nd gen
1993-1997 3rd gen
1998-2011 4th gen

3 engine options, 2.3l Lima 4cyl, 3.0l Vulcan V6 and 4.0l OHV V6
Manual trans would be M5OD-R1 5-speed
Auto will be 4R44E or 4R55E depending on engine size

You can get 1997 Ranger Brochure here: https://www.therangerstation.com/articles/ford-ranger-brochures/
To see what trim package and options it has

1997 Owners manual here: https://www.therangerstation.com/manuals/

Drain and replace all the fluids, lol, thats a long time to be sitting
Tires will be bad as well, most last 8 years, some 10 years, none last 14 years
The Rubber compound oxidizes

 

[97ranger22bronco]

it has a 2.3 in it with a manual transmission but I want to rip that out and drop the 4.0 L V6 into it.

 

[Dalee]

Hi everyone,

My wife and I just got a 1997 Ranger from her father's will. It's been sitting in the field for close to 14 years, however the body still looks solid. Looking forward to chatting with everyone as I start to bring it home and bring it back to life.

That's awesome! I too have a 97 that I had to resurrect. It's still not perfect but it does go down the road. I've enjoyed the experience and the truck. I've been able to get a lot of assistance from this site. I look forward to returning the favor. Good luck with your endeavor!