How should the piston ring end gaps be checked and corrected before installation on 1993-2011 Ford Ranger?

Whatever the position on piston ring side clearance, before installing the new piston rings, the ring end gaps must be checked, as they should. Make sure that the piston/connecting rod assemblies and the new ring sets are laid out in pairs with same piston and cylinder for the end gap measurement and during the time of final engine assembling. Slip the top ring into the first cylinder with the ring close to the cylinder liner bottom through pushing with the top of the piston. To determine the end gap, one has to fit feeler gauges between the ends of the ring until one is achieved which fits with slight friction. In case the spacing is either of it larger or smaller than the claimed value, check the rings once again. If the gap is too narrow, it has be increased to ensure that it does not close up during the running of the engine since this will cause a lot of damage. This can be done by making a point of filing the ring ends while being very careful not to file in from the inside out. More end gap is not an issue if it is not 0.040-inch and above so ensure the correct rings for the engine are identified. Perform the same on all other rings in the first cylinder and the remaining cylinders with matched rings, pistons, and cylinders. After that, use a finger to examine the end gap of the ring, and if necessary correct on the required dimension, and finally fit the rings on the pistons; the oil control ring has three parts. Insert the spacer/expander into the groove with the anti-rotation tang entering the drilled hole and then install the lower side rail; to prevent the damaging of the piston ring, do not make use of the piston ring installation tool. Align the narrow flat edge of the side rail and insert it in to the groove and then in the same manner insert the upper side rail of the bed. After the installation of the three oil ring components, this must be ensured that both side rails are now able to rotate in this groove. Next, secure the middle ring with the stamped side up, and depending on the ring manufacture the instruction on the package should be followed. One disadvantage when using it is that the top and middle rings are inter-changeable since they are made with different cross-sections. The middle piston ring should be fitted using a piston ring installation tool, with the identification mark uppermost while the ring is put in the middle groove without compressing it fully. Last of all screw on the top ring in the similar way being keen to note the mark facing upwards and do not interchange the top and middle rings then do the same to the other pistons and rings.

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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: 2U3Z-6148-AA
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- Replaced by: 2U3Z-6148-A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2011 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: F47Z-6148-C
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Ranger KIT - PISTON RING
Part Number: E6TZ6148A
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- Other Name: Piston Ring
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Piston Ring Kit
Part Number: K2GZ-6148-A
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
- Replaces: EJ7Z-6148-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 2 Whl L/H Rear Drive-High Ride, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: BL5Z-6148-A
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- Other Name: Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
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- 2009-2011 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L NA Petrol | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger Piston Ring Kit
Part Number: K2GZ-6148-B
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: 0.50MM O/S
- Replaces: EJ7Z-6148-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 2 Whl L/H Rear Drive-High Ride, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: 4F1Z-6148-CA
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- Other Name: Piston Ring, Piston Ring Set
- Replaces: 2F1Z-6148-AA
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: F87Z-6148-AA
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- Other Name: Piston Ring
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.5L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: 4F1Z-6148-EA
$106.38 MSRP: $147.78
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- Replaces: 3F1Z-6148-BA
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2008 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI | 4AT 4R44E, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: 3F1Z-6148-BA
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 4F1Z-6148-EA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: 3F1Z-6148-AA
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: 4F1Z-6148-DA
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: C3AZ-6148-F
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- Other Name: Piston Ring, Piston Ring Set
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: E4TZ-6148-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: F47Z-6148-A
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: F47Z-6148-B
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: F47Z-6148-D
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: F57Z-6148-A
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- Manufacturer Note: Std. and .003" O/S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit - Piston Ring
Part Number: F67Z-6148-AA
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- Other Name: Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: Std. and .003" O/S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Kit Partial Ring Se
Part Number: F67Z6148BA
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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Ford Ranger Piston Ring Set

The Piston Ring Set in Ford Ranger vehicles has the following tasks, among others, to seal the combustion chamber to reduce gases leakage, to facilitate heat transfer and to control oil utilization. These are steel or cast iron bands whose functions are to reduce the friction and to seal, this is an important factor for more efficiency for the engine as well as its durability. These have however changed with time with current designs depending on thinner Piston Ring Sets that have less friction and are able to provide better sealing for the cylinders. The current configurations may comprise of 1mm top and second rings, 2mm oil control rings and these are made of hard materials such as steel or ductile iron. These development enables improvement on the piston design and hence improving its performance, which is helpful in improving the overall efficiency of the engine of the Ford Ranger.

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Ford Ranger Piston Ring Set Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Kit - Piston Ring
2U3Z-6148-AA
Q: How should the piston ring end gaps be checked and corrected before installation on 1993-2011 Ford Ranger?
A:
Whatever the position on Piston ring side clearance, before installing the new piston rings, the ring end gaps must be checked, as they should. Make sure that the piston/connecting rod assemblies and the new ring sets are laid out in pairs with same piston and cylinder for the end gap measurement and during the time of final engine assembling. Slip the top ring into the first cylinder with the ring close to the cylinder liner bottom through pushing with the top of the piston. To determine the end gap, one has to fit feeler gauges between the ends of the ring until one is achieved which fits with slight friction. In case the spacing is either of it larger or smaller than the claimed value, check the rings once again. If the gap is too narrow, it has be increased to ensure that it does not close up during the running of the engine since this will cause a lot of damage. This can be done by making a point of filing the ring ends while being very careful not to file in from the inside out. More end gap is not an issue if it is not 0.040-inch and above so ensure the correct rings for the engine are identified. Perform the same on all other rings in the first cylinder and the remaining cylinders with matched rings, pistons, and cylinders. After that, use a finger to examine the end gap of the ring, and if necessary correct on the required dimension, and finally fit the rings on the pistons; the oil control ring has three parts. Insert the spacer/expander into the groove with the anti-rotation tang entering the drilled hole and then install the lower side rail; to prevent the damaging of the piston ring, do not make use of the piston ring installation tool. Align the narrow flat edge of the side rail and insert it in to the groove and then in the same manner insert the upper side rail of the bed. After the installation of the three oil ring components, this must be ensured that both side rails are now able to rotate in this groove. Next, secure the middle ring with the stamped side up, and depending on the ring manufacture the instruction on the package should be followed. One disadvantage when using it is that the top and middle rings are inter-changeable since they are made with different cross-sections. The middle piston ring should be fitted using a piston ring installation tool, with the identification mark uppermost while the ring is put in the middle groove without compressing it fully. Last of all screw on the top ring in the similar way being keen to note the mark facing upwards and do not interchange the top and middle rings then do the same to the other pistons and rings.