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#161 of 188 Re: ford ranger won't start sometimes??? [caluch] by wrangergirl Jun 27, 2009 (2:27 pm)
Replying to: caluch (Apr 29, 2009 8:44 am) I have the same problem at first I thought it was my battery, starter, or alternator. Someone did suggest the sensor or fuel pump. My catalytic converter is fine as far as I know. I got my truck checked and nothing wrong with my starter, alternator or battery. So its the sensor? I have a 95 Ranger and it only happens when its hot out. Below 82 no problems. What causes the hesitation? So what is the problem when its hot it wont start or it'll start and die. I have to let it sit for a couple hours than it starts right up like nothing is wrong. Replies to this message: hyrock (Jul 07, 2009 3:58 pm)
#162 of 188 wont start by 02edge3l4x4 Jun 30, 2009 (10:28 pm)
i have a 2002 ranger 3.0l 4x4 edge standard cab 5 spd. so with the key on i have power, the fuel pump starts and everything works.... then when i turn the key farther to start it something clicks and the power turns off like the battery is dead.... i tried jumping it, no success. i tried popping the clutch and it works. so i have fuel, spark, and air. but something happens when i turn the key. i am lost. what would cause the car to not turn over and kill all power when i turn the ignition from on to start?   i am mechanically inclined, worked on cars a lot, but am at a complete loss and have no idea whats going on. if you have any advice please let me know.
#163 of 188 95 Ranger doesn't start by rangerboy Jul 02, 2009 (7:39 pm)
My truck ran and started fine all day. Took the wife to the tanning store tonight and it will just click with nothing??? I have noticed my positive cable getting corroded and I've cleaned it a lot lately. When I keep turning the key it will click and my door locks will engage and disengage??? Is this an anti theft issue? I've tried arcing across the solonoid with a screwdriver. The battery is new. Replies to this message: rangerboy (Jul 04, 2009 12:16 pm)
#164 of 188 Re: 95 Ranger doesn't start [rangerboy] by rangerboy Jul 04, 2009 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: rangerboy (Jul 02, 2009 7:39 pm) I started out the negative cable needed a new connector. Then I swapped all the relays around in the power distribution box. Still nothing. Guy at the Autozone said there might be some more relays underneath the dash. I found them and swapped them around and got nothing! I got to looking at the starter relay and figured it would be easy to change so I changed it. The truck still wouldn't start. I found my remote and changed the batteries to try and mess with the alarm system. I would hit the panic button and lock and unlock the doors. Next, I decided that I would tackle the starter since there is nothing open this weekend. Well, I finally got it off and had it tested. It failed! I put the new starter in and it fired right up!
#165 of 188 1994 ford ranger by abunoon Jul 06, 2009 (10:06 am)
My ranger was sputtering and it finally cut off. Now it wont start. it tries but wont turn over. I flipped the reset switch. any suggestions. Replies to this message: bolivar (Jul 07, 2009 12:40 am)
#166 of 188 Re: 1994 ford ranger [abunoon] by bolivar Jul 07, 2009 (12:40 am)
Replying to: abunoon (Jul 06, 2009 10:06 am) Bad fuel pump? Clogged fuel filter?
#167 of 188 Re: ford ranger won't start sometimes??? [wrangergirl] by hyrock Jul 07, 2009 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: wrangergirl (Jun 27, 2009 2:27 pm) To All Ford Rangers that won't start when HOT !! My Dad has a 1994 with a 95-3 liter V-6, with coil type distributer. see http://info.rockauto.com/Airtex/Detail.html?5C1125.jpg We had the same problem starts when cold, drive around for 30 mins, turn engine off, go to restart and usually won't ignite at all, until a couple hours later after its cooled off. Took to Ford dealer, crooks wanted to replace all sensors, analysis said it was DPFE sensor, replaced it but nothing changed. Replace the plug wires, and just maybe that worked because now the engine problem light on the dash has turned off -- waiting to see, our fingers crossed that this solved the starting problem, but I doubt it.    Spoke to really good mechanic/friend who has own Rangers, he immediately said it is the square distributor cap (see website above); the problem is the stator/coil inside becomes faulty due to the heat, it is what divides the spark to the plug through a magnetic field. Probably needs to be replaced. The way to check it, is next time your engine does not start, lift one of the wires off of the distributor cap about 1/8 inch or less away from metal in open and see if a spark jumps when someone else turns the engine over. If not, that should be your problem. RockAuto.com is lowest price in nation, $85. Good Luck!
#168 of 188 91 ranger 4.0L not starting by adobesh Jul 08, 2009 (3:00 pm)
First of all, i would like to apologize if this has been covered. I used the search but never really found my exact problem.I have a 91 Ford Ranger 4.0L 4x4. Yesterday, i went to work everything was fine. went to lunch, fine as well. After work, i went to start it and nothing. I get power when i turn the key and can compression start it. Also was able to jump the soleniod on the fender. So i replaced the soleniod and still nothing when i turn the key. I also bought a new starter and still nothing. I checked my fuses and ran my wires, everything appears to be fine. Any suggestions? Also, this may be foolish thinking, but oh well. I know my clutch is needing to be replaced. I have to push the pedal all the way to the floor and it starts to engage when only moved about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch could that have anything to do with it not starting? Because its not reaching its safety point? It still jumps from the soleniod with out any problems, so probably not. Just curious.   Aaron Replies to this message: adobesh (Jul 08, 2009 4:26 pm) adobesh (Aug 06, 2009 9:06 am)
#169 of 188 Re: 91 ranger 4.0L not starting [adobesh] by adobesh Jul 08, 2009 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: adobesh (Jul 08, 2009 3:00 pm) Nevermind guys, I searched alittle more and an going to try to replace my ignition switch and/or my safety lockout. Still curious if a going bad clutch would cause the same prob tho.   Thanks, Aaron
#170 of 188 Re: Replaced the starter in my 91 supercab and it keeps spinning!!!! [bolivar] by rainn Jul 12, 2009 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: bolivar (May 28, 2009 3:09 pm) I am having the same problem with my 93 ranger, did you every find out what was making the starter keep spinning...

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