The 2.5 was a stroked (by 7 mm) version of the 2.3 OHC Ford Ranger engine. It also used higher-flow cylinder heads for better intake and combustion. It was replaced in 2001 by the Mazda-derived Duratec 23. In 1979 - 1981 a high compression draw thru carbureted turbo version of the 2.3 was offered.. New Holland 256 - FORD 4 CYL GAS AND DIESEL ENGINES (01/74 - 12/84) Add to garage
In the early 1990s, Mazda®-manufactured four-valve engines were shared with Ford applications. The 1.6L was introduced on 1991 Australian-made Mercury Capri (including a turbocharged variant), the 1.8L on 1991 Escort GT, and the 2.0L on the 1993 Probe. Ford Racing parts were not developed for this iron-block architecture, which was replaced by the Zetec® and eventually Duratec® I-4 engine.. Frames Body Components Spare Tire Carrier Mirror Windshield Wiper Mtg.