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#216 of 337 Re: 1991 Ford Ranger 6 cyl 3.0 won't start when warm [fordgirl77] by innerbeyond

May 16, 2010 (12:13 am)

Replying to: fordgirl77 (May 14, 2010 6:12 pm)
your on the right track,I've seen this problem at so many sites, i know the temporary fix, took me for ever to search the web and finally found the real fix, it made sense knowing the temp fix, if you open the hood and pound on the relay box your truck will start, sometimes it will shake lose with just shutting the hood hard, but about the time you rely on that you get in your truck and it wont start so i just hit it hard on top on the black box behind the battery, starts every time, i found a post that said it was the voltage relay which makes sense since there is a moving part in a relay i believe, i am going to get one tomorrow, i have a feeling it will fix the problem. i have been dealing with this for five years now, i have very little faith in any fix, seeing as sometimes it goes 6 months without happening, then do it every other day.

#217 of 337 Re: 1991 Ford Ranger 6 cyl 3.0 won't start when warm [innerbeyond] by innerbeyond

May 16, 2010 (12:43 am)

Replying to: innerbeyond (May 16, 2010 12:13 am)
the sixth month period that it started every time was after i replaced the fuel relay, there are three relays in that box i am going to replace the other 2 tomorrow since i know pounding on the box or even rarely having to pull on the wires underneath the relay box works, i have never been stranded in five years of dealing with this, if the replacing of the three relays does'nt work (which is a cheap fix) i guess it's just a faulty relay box. I have notice if it doesnt start on the first turn over not to try at all, it is so reliable every other time it starts so easily i love my truck, but when it wont start i open the hood pound that box hard and it starts up ever time.

#218 of 337 Re: 1991 Ford Ranger 6 cyl 3.0 won't start when warm [innerbeyond] by fordgirl77

May 22, 2010 (9:29 am)

Replying to: innerbeyond (May 16, 2010 12:43 am)
I would say that probably is true about the faulty relay box. But mine usually only does it when it's hot outside or I have been driving awhile. Then I switch the fuel pump relay with the ac relay then it starts right up. Sometimes mine can just sit in the heat & not be started all day & won't start. If it doesn't start the first time I just switch the relays around & then it starts up but idles weird, then after about 15 min it clears up. In my opinion they should have had a recall. I love my truck even though I bought it 3 months ago, but I had a 95 & hated to give it up. This problem is the only reson the seller got rid of it. He put brand new coil packs, starter, all plugs & wires & he didn't know what it was. But he said after it cooled down it would start just fine. After I got it & it did it the first time on me, my mechanical instinct kicked in & that's exactly what I did was change the relays around & it started right up.

#219 of 337 Go to this website & check it out. It has alot of info by fordgirl77

May 22, 2010 (9:43 am)

(www.carcomplaints.com)

#220 of 337 1998 Ranger won't start by peequaa

May 28, 2010 (11:52 am)

I have a1998 Ranger XLT bought new,I now have 84000 miles on it,4cyl. automatic trans.I left the ignition switch in the on position (truck not running} dumb I know,but that's what I did.It was on for about 2 or3 hours..When I tried to start it it wouldn't even attempt to start.Tried to jump start,but nothing.Took battery to get checked,it showed good.I've worked on a few older cars in my day, but with all the electronic items in there now,I'm lost. I would appreciate some suggestions.Thanx

#221 of 337 olwel by olwel

Jun 07, 2010 (12:47 pm)

1993 Ford Ranger with a 2.3 it spins over but no fire changed crank sensor icm module an still no fire
could it be the bran , icm module has a good ground it has fule pressure just no fire,checked all wires with ohm meter no shorts

#222 of 337 Re: 94 starting problems [94problems] by landmaster_1

Jun 10, 2010 (8:17 am)

Replying to: 94problems (May 11, 2010 2:25 pm)
My name is Dave Palmer & I own 1994 Ford Ranger.
 
     With a 4 cyl in it & I had the same prob with it starting that Ya'lll R having. And I found it 2 B the Module's ground. The Mod looked ok & didn't give any code into the computer. But I pulled the Mod off & checked the back & it was all caroded. I cleaned all of it off & cleaned the three mounting holes because they were also full of crud. Then I replaced the insulating jelly & reinstalled it & have had no problems since. I checked every idea from this sight first. Then went to a friend who owns & runs a repair shop here in North Adams Ma. He has a Computer Program He pays for that he types in a problem & it runs many different sens & it gives every option to try before you spend hundereds of dollers & spend hours looking. It's a real time saver. But if any of Ya'll want 2 try this idea of the Mod B my guest I've done it on 2 other Ranges & it's worked well. So good luck

#223 of 337 Another Ranger won't start by amystrong

Jun 30, 2010 (6:44 pm)

I have a 1994 Ford Ranger XLT. I have been having problems for the last couple of years with it not starting. The engine doesn't turn over at all when keyed. I replaced the starter twice, which proved to be only a temporary fix. I also bought a new relay, and most times when it had trouble starting, simply pulling the relay would allow the truck to start. At this point, that is no longer working. I know that there has to be a bigger problem. I have considered replacing the entire relay box, but I am not sure if it will be a real solution. Any advice would be helpful.

#224 of 337 Another 94 Ranger 3.0 With No Spark by chevymae

Jul 03, 2010 (3:22 pm)

After the truck ran for a while an i shut it off it would take hours to get it running again. This went on for weeks and now it wont start at all, im getting no spark. The coils fine and ive replaced the distributor. Ive been told to replace the crankshaft sensor but it doesnt have one, also to check the fuel relay but this has nothin to do with spark. Any advice

#225 of 337 ranger won't start by matchbook

Jul 10, 2010 (7:00 am)

got in my 98 ranger last night and it no longer starts. when i turn the key it makes a loud clicking sound, but no engine noise at all. figured it was the battery or alternator, but the lights and everything else work just fine. what could this be?

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