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Is the 2.3 in ranger an interference engine?

No, the 2.3L engine in the Ford Ranger (whether the older Mazda-derived Duratec or the newer EcoBoost) is not an interference engine. This means that if the timing belt (or chain, depending on the specific engine) breaks, the valves and pistons are unlikely to collide and cause catastrophic damage.