Ford Ranger I (1998-2006) – batteries




Ford Ranger in version I was produced in the years 1998 – 2006. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Ford Ranger (1998-2006):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
1 – positive on the left side1Korean B1
1 – positive on the left side1B01
As you can see, in case of Ford Ranger, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.

Ford Ranger I – petrol engines:
  • 3.0
  • 4.0 4×4

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 29
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB955
95 Ah
720 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA955
95 Ah
800 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G8
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
For Ford Ranger I with 3.0 or 4.0 4×4 petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm and with a capacity exceeding 92 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB955 which capacity is 95 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 720 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Blue Dynamic G8 of a capacity 95Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 830 A.

Ford Ranger I – diesel engines:
  • 2.5 D
  • 2.5 D 4×4
  • 2.5 TD
  • 2.5 TD 4×4
  • 2.5 Tddi
  • 2.5 TDdi 4×4

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 29
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB955
95 Ah
720 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA955
95 Ah
800 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G8
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
The Ford Ranger I with diesel engines 2.5 D, 2.5 D 4×4, 2.5 TD, and the others mentioned above, should be equipped with a battery sized 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB955 of a capacity 95Ah and 720A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Varta Blue Dynamic G8 of a capacity 95 Ah, having 830A Cold Cranking Amps.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Ford Ranger , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

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One response to “Ford Ranger I (1998-2006) – batteries”

  1. I have a Ford ranger 2.5 D 4×4 year 2000 and works with 2 batterys, what specs for this batterys 70ah and 640A for both?
    Thanks

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