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#2968 of 2986 99 RANGER STUMBLES - HELP! by mharnisch

May 16, 2012 (5:35 pm)

My 99 Ranger XLT with 3.0 flex engine (I only use regular unleaded) and 91,000 miles has just started stumbling on acceleration and also when coming to a stop. It starts fine and most of the time it is OK, only stumbling occasionally. It has yet to stall out. The plugs, wires and fuel filter were changed about 5000 miles ago. Has anyone experienced this problem? What should I check?

#2969 of 2986 Moz3 by moz3

Aug 21, 2012 (1:35 pm)

I have F Ranger 2008, 3LDiesel. I live in Mozambique, so no dealer around here. A staff member filled my Ranger with Petrol. Luckily I realised and did not start the motor. I drained the tank, flushed with Diesel, changed the fuel filter,started the engine, and it is running well. My problem is that the engine warning light comes on when in motion and limits the enigine to 2200rpm. I suppose that this has to be reset? How can I do this myself? Has anyone have a solution?

#2970 of 2986 Re: Moz3 [moz3] by mikefm58

Aug 22, 2012 (7:31 am)

Replying to: moz3 (Aug 21, 2012 1:35 pm)
Hmmmm, I'm really not familiar with your vehicle as you are oversees and I don't believe Ford sells a Ranger with a 3.0L diesel engine. But to reset everything and clear out the codes, over here one of the local auto parts stores will do it for free, or you can just unhook the battery cables for a couple minutes to reset the codes.

#2971 of 2986 2001 Ford Ranger Edge by daystarchis

Sep 19, 2012 (4:05 pm)

I have just over 140,000 miles on it. I had the fuel pump and fuel filter replaced along with a brand new radiator. Recently like last week, I noticed when I got on the freeway and going a lil up hill that when I pushed on the gas, it it would sputter. Now it like I cant go over fifty with out it sputtering. When I stop and put it in park, and reeve up the engine, when the odometor reaches 3, it starts sputtering. I have not had a tune up since I had it. I change the oil regularly. Myson has a cheap diagnostic thing you plug in to the truck. The codes say check gas cap and fuel emissions.
Now the fuel cap light came on about 8 months ago along with the check engine light. But when I looked it up, the check engine light comes on if the cap is malfunctioned. But it has been running fine since then tell now....Any help would be much appreciated.....

#2972 of 2986 Re: 1988 Ranger problem [hudsnick] by prodrigsr

Sep 23, 2012 (8:12 am)

Replying to: hudsnick (May 15, 2012 10:19 am)
Had the same problem with my 95 ford, 2.3 , 4 cyl. Never could get a definite answer on forums without replacing all sensors etc. but what did work on mine, so far, is I found a loose or weak contact ground cable on my battery post, Ever since I replace it seems to work like a charm. Also check the fuel pump relay, sometime that could be the answer. Hope you get it fixed.

#2973 of 2986 2002 ranger edge 3.0 flex fuel by bruceingeorgia

Nov 06, 2012 (5:58 pm)

I just want to know what are the best front pads for this truck? semi- metallic or ceramic or what would last longer?

#2974 of 2986 Re: 1988 Ranger problem [hudsnick] by earlray156

Nov 20, 2012 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: hudsnick (May 15, 2012 10:19 am)
i do believe you have either a malfunctioning catalytic converter(clogged) or your tail pipe is partially blocked. Run your garden hose up the tail pipe and see how far it will go up if it stops between the muffller and c.c. measure the hose and mark appox. where
it stopped on the the tail pipe and proceed to cut the tail pipe with a hack saw or saw zaw and you will find the double walled pipe has folded over and partially blocked gases from escaping the engine creating a loss of power.

#2975 of 2986 Re: 1988 Ranger problem [hudsnick] by earlray156

Nov 20, 2012 (3:16 pm)

Replying to: hudsnick (May 15, 2012 10:19 am)
i do believe you have either a malfunctioning catalytic converter(clogged) or your tail pipe is partially blocked. Run your garden hose up the tail pipe and see how far it will go up if it stops between the muffller and c.c. measure the hose and mark appox. where
it stopped on the outside of the tail pipe and proceed to cut the tail pipe with a hack saw or saw zaw and you will find the double walled pipe inside has folded over and partially blocked gases from escaping the engine creating a backpressure toward the engine for a loss of power. Exhaust must escape or the engine will indeed lose power and stumble!
You can also have an assistant rev up your engine and with your hand in front of the tailpipe exit feel the exhuast pressure if it feels weak when it is revved up it may have a clogged pipe or c.c.

#2976 of 2986 Re: 2001 Ford Ranger Edge [daystarchis] by urho

Nov 27, 2012 (7:10 pm)

Replying to: daystarchis (Sep 19, 2012 4:05 pm)
At 140000 miles, if you replaced the spark plugs recently, I recommend that you replace the spark plug wire set. If you haven't repaced the plugs recently, then replace the spark plugs and the spark plug wires.

#2977 of 2986 Re: 99 RANGER STUMBLES - HELP! [mharnisch] by urho

Nov 27, 2012 (7:22 pm)

Replying to: mharnisch (May 16, 2012 5:35 pm)
Get a spray can of mass air flow (MAF) cleaning solvent from your local auto store. Disconnect the battery and remove the sensor from the air intake housing.
Cleaning that little thingy will probably show some improvement.

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