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The available engine options for the Dakota are:
- 4.7L HO (VIN "J", 8th digit)
- 4.7L Std (VIN "N", 8th digit) w/o EGR valve
- 4.7L Std (VIN "N", 8th digit) EGR valve
- 3.7L (VIN "K", 8th digit)
- A.T. 4x4 4.7L (45RFE) exc. HO
- A.T. 4x4 4.7L (45RFE) HO
- A.T. 4x4 3.7L (42RLE) 4 wire connectors (sales code DGV)
- A.T. 4x4 3.7L (42RLE) 3 wire connectors (sales code DG6)
- A.T. 4x2 4.7L (45RFE) exc. HO
- A.T. 4x2 4.7L (45RFE) HO
- A.T. 4x2 3.7L (42RLE) 4 wire connectors (sales code DGV)
- A.T. 4x2 3.7L (42RLE) 3 wire connectors (sales code DG6)
- M.T. 4x4 8-318 (5.2L)
- M.T. 4x4 6-239 (3.9L)
- M.T. 4x2 8-318 (5.2L)
- M.T. 4x2 6-239 (3.9L)
- M.T. 4x2 4-150 (2.5L)
- A.T. 4x4 4.7L (45RFE)
- A.T. 4x4 3.7L (42RLE)
- A.T. 4x2 4.7L (45RFE)
- A.T. 4x2 3.7L (42RLE)
- 8-318 (5.2L, VIN "Y") w/o EGR valve hole
- 8-318 (5.2L, VIN "Y") EGR valve hole
- 6-239 (3.9L, VIN "X")
- 4-150 (2.5L, VIN "P")
- A.T. 4x4 4 spd
- A.T. 4x4 3 spd
- A.T. 4x2 4 spd
- A.T. 4x2 3 spd
- 4.7L (VIN "P", 8th digit)
- 5.9L (8-360, VIN "Z")
- 4.7L (8-287, VIN N, 16T crankshaft tone whl)
- 3.9L (6-239, VIN "X")
- 2.5L (4-150, VIN "P")
- A.T. 4x4 8-318 (5.2L)
- A.T. 4x4 6-239 (3.9L)
- A.T. 4x2 8-360 (5.9L)
- A.T. 4x2 8-318 (5.2L)
- A.T. 4x2 6-239 (3.9L)
- 6-239 (3.9L, VIN "M")
- 4-135 (2.2L, VIN "C")
- 6-239 (3.9L, VIN "X") AT
- 6-239 (3.9L, VIN "X") MT
- 8-318 (5.2L, VIN "Y")
- 4-153 (2.5L, VIN "G")
- 8-360 (5.9L, VIN "Z")
- 4.7L (8-287, VIN N, 32T crankshaft tone whl) w/o Fr carrier mtg L. Rr cyl block
- 4.7L (8-287, VIN N, 32T crankshaft tone whl) Fr carrier mtg L. Rr cyl block
- 4.7L (VIN N, 32T crankshaft tone whl) w/o Fr carrier mtg L. Rr cyl block
- 4.7L (VIN N, 32T crankshaft tone whl) Fr carrier mtg L. Rr cyl block
- 3.7L (VIN "K")
- 4.7L HO (VIN "J", 8th digit) exc. dual mass balancer (forged steel crankshaft)
- 4.7L HO (VIN "J", 8th digit) dual mass balancer (cast iron crank)
- 4.7L Std (VIN "N", 8th digit)
- 4.7L Std (VIN "N" or "P", 8th digit)
- 4.7L (VIN "N", 8th digit)
- A.T. 4x4
- A.T. 4x2
- M.T. 4x4
- M.T. 4x2
- A.T. 4x2 4 spd exc. Shelby
- A.T. 4x2 4 spd Shelby
- M.T. 4x2 4-153 (2.5L)
- M.T. 4x4 4.7L (8-287)
- M.T. 4x4 3.9L (6-239)
- M.T. 4x2 4.7L (8-287)
- M.T. 4x2 3.9L (6-239)
- M.T. 4x2 2.5L (4-150)
- A.T. 4x4 5.9L (8-360)
- A.T. 4x4 4.7L (8-287)
- A.T. 4x4 3.9L (6-239)
- A.T. 4x2 5.9L (8-360)
- A.T. 4x2 4.7L (8-287)
- A.T. 4x2 3.9L (6-239)

