The Ford / Mazda WL engine (most commonly known in its turbocharged form as the WL-T) is a highly popular 2.5-litre inline 4-cylinder diesel engine. Developed primarily by Mazda, it served as a primary global workhorse for mid-sized commercial and utility vehicles throughout the late 1990s and 2000s. [1, 2, 3, 4] Key Technical Specifications Displacement: 2,499 cc (2.5 Litres) Valvetrain: Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC) with an unusual 12-valve configuration (8 intake valves and 4 exhaust valves; 3 per cylinder). Block & Head: Heavy-duty cast-iron block for durability with an aluminium alloy cylinder head. Timing Drive: Driven by a timing belt (unlike the chain-driven Mitsubishi 4M40) requiring routine interval replacement. Power Output: Naturally Aspirated (WL): ~63 kW to 65 kW (approx. 85-88 hp) Turbocharged (WL-T / WL-AT): ~80 kW to 105 kW (approx. 109-143 hp) Torque Output: Generates 250 to 300 Nm of low-end torque For : Ford Ranger (First and second generations, 1999–2006) Mazda B-Series / B2500 / Drifter Mazda BT-50 (Early first-generation variants up to 2012) Mazda MPV / Econovan
