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#41 of 2827 bhold and 3L pinging by bolivar Apr 06, 2001 (11:46 pm)
All I know is what I read.   What I read is a huge percentage of 3L Rangers, across most years from early 90's to current, ping.   There is little to be done to help except run higher octane gasoline. Ford has something called a 'SPROT' (or something like that) connector that can be changed. What I think it basically does is retard the timing. Which will reduce the power of the truck, and I've seen people write it does not always help with pingin.   Pinging seems to be a horrible design feature of the 3L motor......
#42 of 2827 ping by odd1 Apr 10, 2001 (8:50 am)
I own a 95 w/3L. The only way I've gotten the ping to stop is to use 89 octane or higher and down shift to forth gear on hills(obviously I've got a manual tranny)
#43 of 2827 I am considering buying a 98 Ranger..... by sabby129 Apr 14, 2001 (3:01 pm)
It has 31K miles, 1998, standard transmission, AC, it is an XLT standard cab. They're asking for $7995. It sounds good and the truck runs great. Does this sound too good? If you have any suggestions, please share! Thanks!
#44 of 2827 2001 Ranger 4x4 4.0l by vball12 Apr 17, 2001 (6:49 pm)
I have just purchase a new ranger 4x4 and am having the same problem with the fuel gauge. I found out from a friend at the bedford plant that engineering has to come up with a new design. Hope to hear of it soon. will keep posted
#45 of 2827 2001 Ranger start up clunk by awhitt7 Apr 22, 2001 (6:24 am)
I just purchased a 2001 ranger XLT 4x2 2.5 liter. I notice when I start it and after about 2 seconds there is a clunk noise. It makes the sound once, right after i start it up. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks
#46 of 2827 check engine light by beansmom Apr 22, 2001 (3:17 pm)
The check engine light will come on if the gas cap is not closed completely or if gas quality is bad such as watered down fuel from cheap stations. easy fix. add better fuel or try retightening cap. then car must be restarted at least three times. this will reset computer. This also explained in owner manual. I had same problem since avoiding the gas station I suspect gave me the bad gas,this problem has not repeated its self.
#47 of 2827 Ranger 2001 3.0 by sporttrac4x4 Apr 24, 2001 (4:11 pm)
I own a regular cab 2001 Ranger XLT 4x2 3.0 with manual. 3,500 miles on various 87 octane fuels with no, i repeat no ping. Even when running AC and starting off on a steep hill.The motor has more than enough power for my needs and gets between 20-22 in mixed mostly Beltway traffic.I also own a 2001 Ford SportTrac with auto and 4.0 motor biggest diffrence to me is the 4.0 is smoother, it now has 8000 miles.Also the 4.0 in the ST averages around 16 but it is an auto trans 4x4 and much heavier than the Ranger so cant really compare real numbers there.I love both trucks, small fit and finish problems mostly on the ST as its a brand new model, but dealer has repaired all.
#48 of 2827 bhold #36 3.0 Engine Ping by woodge Apr 25, 2001 (10:18 am)
Does your Ranger have the 3.0 FFV (Flexible Fuel Engine)? Have you complained to the dealership? Has it been seen more than three times at the dealership for this problem? If so you may have a "Lemon".   Ford factory engineering know of the problem/complaint, and they have no fix! Our dealership's customer service manager confirmed this, and felt it would be best if the vehicle was returned as a "Lemon".   Last weekend Ford, and the dealership took back our 2000 Taurus SE (FFV-Vulcan 3.0) due to 14 months of repeated shop visits for engine ping. The final straw was when they finally changed the processor (computer), and the ping was even worse. We now have a 2001 Taurus SES, with the basic 3.0 Vulcan (no FFV). Ford and our dealer really came through for us with an exceptional offer to rectify the "Lemon" we owned.   We also own a 1996 Ranger XLT, 4.0 2x4 (78,000 miles). It has been a great truck!   Good Luck!
#49 of 2827 FFV by midnight_stang Apr 25, 2001 (10:39 am)
What does FFV mean? I know it something about the fuel, but that's about it...
#50 of 2827 midnight_stang by woodge Apr 25, 2001 (2:59 pm)
FFV means "Flexible Fuel Vehicle". The engine is the base 3.0L Vulcan V6 only with a special fuel system and fuel lines. The engine will accept ethanol/gas mixtures up to I believe what is a 85/15 mix. The main reason for the special fuel system and lines is that the standard fuel system on the Vulcan have plastic parts where as the FFV uses all metal. The ethanol will eat up the plastic in short order.

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