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#1768 of 2991 1999 ford ranger with a lot of love but a lot of problems by jessie4001

Nov 01, 2005 (7:49 pm)

hi everyone- i have a 1999 ford ranger 5 speed 2wd.. there is some kind of noise while driving that sounds like air comming out of a tire. It was doing it for a while, seemed to stop, but is now louder than ever. I have asked a few people about this before and their solution was that i was either in too low or high of a gear....i assure you this is not the problem (just because i am a girl does not mean i don't know how to shift) My truck sometimes bucks too...even when its in the right gear Also, the ABS light is on...i just got new breaks and it did not go off. I read that this may be because i got new tires or because i need to change the sensor or because i need to change the VSS???? Finally the spedometer 1st stopped working until 30mph and now it doesn't until 60mph??i heard this could also be the VSS......please help !

#1769 of 2991 Re: 97 RANGER HIGH IDLE BETWEEN SHIFTS [reddogsos] by larsondaily

Nov 01, 2005 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: reddogsos (Oct 28, 2005 8:37 am)
Ok i was trying to do test on my gem module and i could not get comunication and the dome light started flashing, what that means i don't know, but i do know it is going to need a new gem module,
but ever scince then the truck runs fine.
Whith your truck, the 4x4 controls come from the gem module so that might be the problem, if you have a good mechanic take it to him and have him put the scanner on it. if he can't, write me back and i will give you directions.Good luck and let me know what happens.
Cheers, Brian

#1770 of 2991 Re: brake lights? [motz] by jrumn

Nov 02, 2005 (10:03 am)

Replying to: motz (Nov 01, 2005 10:39 am)
Dont know if you have found out whats going on yet or not!
I have run in to this a few times, you might want to check in to the turn signal switch! You see the standard brake lights run through the turn signal switch, this is how it splits up the bulbs for the turn signals in the rear. Which in turn there is a separate signal sent back to the (center High Mount stop lamp) from the brake light switch.
So if the circuit in the turn signal goes out, the standard brake lights will be inop, But the high mount will still work!
And Yes,
If this does happen the turn signals will still work, Two different circuits!

#1771 of 2991 Re: No one can solve my 94 ranger problem!! [gangi] by blacknyella

Nov 03, 2005 (5:14 pm)

Replying to: gangi (Nov 01, 2005 6:07 pm)
The speed sensor wire on most Fords are usually on the Tranny at the side near the bottom, whether it be RWD or FWD. If it is FWD the wire may be near the CV Joint at the wheel. I would check the brake hub 1st for any wires connecting to it. Then trace the drive train to the engine. Be careful, there is more than one sensor on the drive train (1 for mechanical; 1 for tranny fluid; 1 for tranny oil(manual shifts have self sustaining oil in the tranny).
 The self-sustaining oil can get old and whatever therefore has to be checked periodically(every 5 to 8 yrs).
 Follow the wires to see where it goes. if theres any wires that go directly to the dash from the drive train chances are thats the one your looking for. If your speedo is digital the the wire goes to a computer brain or to a breaker box under the hood. Check the manuel for any fuse/breaker/microchip that works the speedometer.

#1772 of 2991 Gage Lights by garanger

Nov 03, 2005 (5:56 pm)

My Tach light had burned out, and half of my lights were black, so i replaced the bulbs, and the work fine now. But No there is a beeping, Im assuming that it is because I took the gauges out, but how do i reset that? does anyone know or should i just take it to the dealer?
 
Thanks

#1773 of 2991 SIDE WINDOW VELT. by ed462m

Nov 05, 2005 (4:04 am)

I NEED HELP LOCATING THE FELT AROUND THE WINDOW,FOR PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE,ALSO NEED THE RUBBER WHERE THE WINDOW GOES INTO THE DOOR. FOR 1988 FORD RANGER 4X2, 2DOOR.

#1774 of 2991 1994 Ford Ranger,In minor Accident, Airbag went off. Truck won't start. by scharp

Nov 06, 2005 (12:49 pm)

My 17 year old was in a minor accident. His Airbag went off and now we can't get the truck to start. Nothing, no lights , no turnover. Does any one know where the switch is to reset the system? The damage appears to be to the bumper and turn lights only. Please help. Thanx Kathleen

#1775 of 2991 Re: 1994 Ford Ranger,In minor Accident, Airbag went off. Truck won't start. [scharp] by bolivar

Nov 06, 2005 (10:58 pm)

Replying to: scharp (Nov 06, 2005 12:49 pm)
I have a 1994 Ranger, and it does not have airbags. You must have a later model.
 
Anyway, for my 94, the fuel pump collision reset is inside, above/at the top of/slightly behind the carpet, on the right side of the driveline tunnel. There is a box with a button on the top that needs to be pushed.
 
I just read your message again.
No light. No turnover.
This doesn't indicate just the fuel pump is deactivated (although it might have been). If this is deactivated, the lights would work, the motor should crank over, it just will not start because the fuel pump does not pump fuel.
 
You've lost the battery somehow. It may have broken a battery post off, broken a cable, or something like that.
 
Sometimes 'minor' accidents can cause much more damage than imagined.

#1776 of 2991 1991 Ford Ranger, bad miss sometimes by bigcman

Nov 07, 2005 (7:20 pm)

I have a 1991 Ford Ranger, 2.3L engine, 230,000 miles (90,000 on engine).
 
Anyhow, at certain times the rpm's will drop down and it will develop a serious miss. It sounds like a lawn mower going down the road.
 
For instance, lets say im goin 55 mph in 5th gear.which is usually around or below 3,000 rpm's. All the sudden the rpms will drop down to 1500, and it will start putting along. Then the tach will go up again and it will start running properely.
 
I have changed the fuel filter, all 8 plugs, plug wires, fuel pump.
 
I have been told that bad fuel could cause this, but it is happening too much to be bad fuel. Am I losing a coil pack? There is a exhaust leak on the manifold, could this be letting cold air into the engine?
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#1777 of 2991 96 Ranger Cruise Control? by exploder750

Nov 08, 2005 (9:00 pm)

I have the 4.0 engine, 5 speed stick, 4 wheel drive. My factory cruise control worked intermittently last year, and this year it has been completely dead. No signs of a bad fuse. Does anyone have any ideas?

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