2.9l Ranger Engine Problem?

I own a 1987 Ford Ranger 2.9l. Last winter The water in it froze and blew 2 freeze plugs out and the starter went out. I knocked 2 freeze plugs back in and fixed the starter and it fired back up. I drove it to the front yard to put water in it and as it was filling up i look and out of the oil dipstick water was pouring out… Would this be the head or block? Or?

I'd say you have MANY engine problems, not just 'problem' (singular). I'd say the block and that's just the beginning of your rabbit-hole of issues. Take that vehicle into a deep-engine mechanic before it's shot-dead. In fact, it may already be there.

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