the engine was also used in the 1985-89 Merkur XR4Ti and 1984-1986 Mercury Cougar XR7, producing and . A dual-spark version (with two spark plugs per cylinder, distributor-less ignition, and reduced main bearing sizes) was introduced in the 1989 Ford Ranger and 1991 Ford Mustang. This version produced and . Applications Naturally aspirated 1986-1987 Ford Aerostar 1977-1982 Ford Courier 1974-1980 Ford Pinto 1983-1997 Ford Ranger/Mazda B-Series (North America) 1974-1993 Ford Mustang 1975–1979 Ford Maverick Brazilian models Ford Jeep CJ-5 Brazilian models Ford Rural, F-75 pick up Brazilian models Ford Taunus Argentina models Ford Sierra Argentina models Ford Falcon (Argentina) 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont 1974-1980 Mercury Bobcat 1979-1986 Mercury Capri 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr 1983–1986 Ford LTD 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis Turbo 1979–1981 Ford Mustang 1979-1981 Mercury Capri 1980 Ford Fairmont (all body styles except wagons) 1980 Mercury Zephyr (all body styles except wagons) 1985–1989 Merkur XR4Ti 1983–1986 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 1984–1986 Mercury Cougar XR7 1983–1984 Mustang Turbo GT (W Code) 1983–1984 Capri Turbo RS Turbo/Intercooler 1984–1986 Ford Mustang SVO 1987–1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 2.5 (LL25) A stroked by version of the 2.3 OHC Ford Ranger engine appeared in 1998 yielding 2504 cc. In addition to the longer stroke, it used higher-flow cylinder heads utilizing narrower valve stems. Crankshaft counterbalance weights were increased in count from 4 to 8. Output was and . It was replaced in 2001 by the Mazda-derived Duratec 23, but Ford Power Products continues to sell this engine as the LRG-425. Applications: 1998–2001 Ford Ranger 1998–2001 Mazda B2500 References See also List of Ford engines Pinto Gasoline engines by model Straight-four engines