Ford Ranger Glow Plugs Replacement Parts

Yes — the Ford Ranger has always been sold in the UK exclusively with diesel engines, and all diesel engines use glow plugs to pre-heat the combustion chambers for cold starting. Every generation of Ranger sold here, from the Mk1 through to the current Mk4 (2022-onwards), will have a set of glow plugs fitted. If your Ranger isn't starting well in cold weather, glow plugs or the glow plug relay are common culprits worth investigating.

The second-generation Ranger (Mk3) ran from 2012 to 2022 in the UK, with a facelift arriving around 2015-2016, and most of that generation used the 2.2-litre or 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engines — so a 2014 and a 2018 Ranger may well share the same glow plugs if they share the same engine code. The engine code is the single most reliable way to confirm this, and you'll find it on your V5C or via a VIN check. Confirm the engine code match with the breaker before ordering, as ancillary specifications can vary across the facelift boundary.

Trim level makes no difference to glow plug fitment — glow plugs follow the engine, not the badge or specification level. A Wildtrak, XLT, and XL Ranger running the same engine code will all use identical glow plugs. The only thing worth checking between trims is whether the engine fitted is the same, as some trim levels were only offered with certain engine options.

The number of glow plugs matches the number of cylinders — the common 2.2-litre Duratorq four-cylinder takes four glow plugs, while the 3.2-litre five-cylinder takes five. When buying from a breaker, it's worth asking whether they can supply a full set rather than individual plugs, as replacing them all at once is generally recommended. Always cross-reference using your engine code to make sure you're getting the right type and thread specification.

The current Ranger (Mk4) launched in 2022 with a revised engine lineup including a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel, which is a significant departure from the 2.2 and 3.2 Duratorq engines used in the previous Mk3. This means glow plugs from a pre-2022 Ranger are very unlikely to interchange with a 2022-onwards model, even if both are diesel. Check your engine code on the V5C and confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration.

No — whether your Ranger is two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive has no bearing on glow plug fitment, as the glow plugs are part of the engine rather than the drivetrain. What matters is the engine code, which you can find on your V5C or through a VIN check. Supply that code to the breaker and they can confirm the correct plugs for your vehicle.