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#1817 of 2986 Lossing Power by lscott

Nov 29, 2005 (7:57 am)

Desperate for an answer! 1992 Ford Ranger extended cab,4x4, 6cyl, 4.0. Woo is me, my poor truck. First, my air conditioning unit kept running every 5 seconds then turning off, causing the motor to surge. My husband disconnected it. Now, lost power. Battery drained, battery light did come on. Replaced the battery, still lost all power. Replaced the alternator. Still lost power after driving it 66 miles, engine quit. I read somewhere that the positive battery cable can cause this by corrosion. If anyone is out there that can give a bit of advise, please, I am desperate. Gotta go to work! Hubby thinks it's the voltage regulator but we just replaced the alternator!

#1818 of 2986 Re: 97 RANGER HIGH IDLE BETWEEN SHIFTS [reddogsos] by reddogsos

Nov 29, 2005 (11:17 am)

Replying to: reddogsos (Nov 21, 2005 12:14 pm)
I read somewhere that I may need to purchase a motorcraft Idle Air Control Valve because it may be tuned specifically for my truck and one from Auto Zone my be tuned to fit many applications. This seems like it could be logical in that my problem is not to severe. Any opinions out there? I may try it. I just need to find out how much one cost.

#1819 of 2986 1996 Ranger shift problem by rudy8

Nov 30, 2005 (10:05 am)

My 1996 2WD Ranger 3.0l automatic transmission shift lever does not engage. Truck apparent remains in neutral. Any suggests as to what the problem might be?

#1820 of 2986 transmission slip between 1&2 only morn.and night by 95rang

Nov 30, 2005 (10:15 am)

Hi
   I have a 1995 ford ranger XLT, v6, automatic, 4L. I has 169,000 miles.
   Had transmission rebuilt last year.
   Problem is first thing in morning when i pull out the trans. slips and "spins" for 2 to 5 seconds then catches. It does it in the afternoon also. Only does it once maybe twice in morn. and in afternoon, then no problems rest of time.
   Took to local shop, of course would not repeat problem even sitting overnight. Mechanic said 1 band was too loose(I think the between 1 and 2nd)another too tight(3 and 4th) and adjusted them. Saw no other problems ,fluid good etc.
    Problem is still happening. Very annoying because I can not pull out if any vehicle is within 200yards.
   Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks

#1821 of 2986 ford ranger harmonic balencer by pbow

Nov 30, 2005 (12:04 pm)

Bent the harmonic pulley trying to pull a balencer off a 93 ranger 6cyl . Any reason it's so stuck on? Is there a heavier duty puller on the market? My knuckle's hurt!!!

#1822 of 2986 1985 Ranger Alt. & Emission Pump Mount Brackets by davidp6

Nov 29, 2005 (12:09 pm)

I am rebuilding a 1985 2.8 liter V6 (Carb not fuel injected) I am looking for diagrams or photos which show how the alternator & air pump brackets mount to the timing gear cover

#1823 of 2986 2000 Ranger 3.0 engine clatter by cniemann

Nov 30, 2005 (9:16 pm)

I've got a question. Has anyone had a problem with their 3.0 liter flex fuel engine clattering at speed, pulling trailers,going up hills ? Mine has been doing it since I bought the truck with 27,000 miles on it, and now with 98,000 it's sounding worse. I've tried injector flushing, high octane gas and it will still clatter. Just wondering if anyone had a solution to the problem.
 
Chris

#1824 of 2986 Re: 2000 Ranger 3.0 engine clatter [cniemann] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 01, 2005 (11:57 am)

Replying to: cniemann (Nov 30, 2005 9:16 pm)
If you mean "pinging" I(sounds like a chain dragging), you'd better get that checked out really quick if it's getting worse. If high octane fuel didn't cure it, there's either a lot of carbon buildup in the combustion chambers or you may have an engine timing problem or knock sensor problem.

#1825 of 2986 high pitch noise 4.0L V6 by brently1

Dec 01, 2005 (7:17 pm)

I am having a problem with my motor right now. I get a high pitch noise that i can feel vibrate in my air filter box and air intake hose. This noise comes and goes. When it starts i put in neutral it goes away, but as soon as i put it in drive it comes back. anyone have an idea what this might be? help would be great
 Thanks

#1826 of 2986 Re: 2000 Ranger 3.0 engine clatter [cniemann] by bolivar

Dec 01, 2005 (7:52 pm)

Replying to: cniemann (Nov 30, 2005 9:16 pm)
3L's are well known to 'ping'. Even when new. But mid-grade or top-grade gas usually reduces or eliminates this. You might have something else wrong. On 4L's, if the lower intake bolts are loose, they will ping. I've never heard of this problem happening on 3L's, but you might see if these bolts are loose.
 
Ford sometimes replaces the coil pack with one that is supposedly more powerful (or something). On many motors this doesn't help much. There is also a SPRUG connector, or something like this, that can be unplugged to help. This basically retards the timing, which also reduces power. (I don't know where this connector is at, can't help with doing this yourself.)

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