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#322 of 336 Check the inertial switch. by johnbpublic

Oct 03, 2012 (2:39 pm)

I found (after removing the bed, spending $230 on a flex fuel pump, and oh! Breaking the clips on the fuel lines) that the inertial switch in the cab had gotten loose. Check where the passenger's feet would go and make sure that switch is plugged in firmly. THEN check everything else.
 
But seriously if you don't have a lift and you need to change the fuel pump, just take the bed off. SOOO much easier. Six #55 torx bolts and remove the tail light wiring (be sure to get all the wiring detached!) and you and a friend can lift the bed off.

#323 of 336 Re: 91 ford ranger sputtering and stalling [sammie71121] by charlesw28

Nov 04, 2012 (9:43 am)

Replying to: sammie71121 (Mar 04, 2012 11:07 am)
i had a problem similar to this in my 94 ranger 3.0. We replaced the fuel pump and strainer, everything was fine then one day it started idle low and die sometimes not starting until i relived pressure off the tank from turning gas cap. anyway one day it dawned on me to clean the tank and i haven't had an issue since, just be careful cause normal jacks arn't tall enough to lift the backend enough to get the tank out, other thing could also be iac on top throttle body, mainly be cause overtime it gets gunked up and the bypass inside stops working right.

#324 of 336 Re: 1994 Ford Ranger [indeskii] by charlesw28

Nov 04, 2012 (9:49 am)

Replying to: indeskii (Sep 13, 2012 12:46 pm)
had same issue, whenyou try to start it after warm up does it sound normal but like its not getting fuel, if this is the case replace fuel pump and strainer and clean out tank for good measure, most people dont realize if you got tarnish in your gas tank only a matter of time before it gettings in fuel line and works its way to engine and injectors this cause worst problom gumming up injectors and pushing contaminents in to the engine.

#325 of 336 Re: Ford Ranger Won't Start [98rangrsprt] by boosh64

Dec 05, 2012 (9:02 am)

Replying to: 98rangrsprt (Jan 12, 2012 6:49 pm)
I have a 95 Ranger and the problem may be the same as yours and like many in here also. Before trying expensive answers try this one. There's a wire that comes off of the battery, grounding it to the frame. The negative battery cable is 4 gauge and the little wire is maybe 8 to 10 gauge. Sometimes that wire gets corroded. Try unscrewing it from the frame and scuff it on both the washer and frame where they meet with a wire brush, before reconnecting it. If that doesn't work, replace it completely. You can do that at just about any NAPA store. I work for one, and we do all kinds of custom wiring stuff for people. The parts shouldn't cost more than 10 bucks. That seemed to cure my ill for awhile anyway. (knock on wood)

#326 of 336 Re: ranger won't start [matchbook] by 1994ranger1992

Jan 11, 2013 (10:04 pm)

Replying to: matchbook (Jul 10, 2010 7:00 am)
Solenoid on the driver side fender under hood take a screw driver bypass it

#327 of 336 2000 Ford Ranger will not crank up by jbrbbt1

Feb 08, 2013 (1:17 pm)

Been having some issues lately with my Ranger cranking up. For a while I thought it had been the battery so I get it changed but that was not it so I took it to O'Reillys and the technician began putting Sea-Foam in the carborator every few weeks. This seemed to work but wasn't getting rid of the problem. I took it back today for another can of the Sea-Foam and the technician asked me what kind of gas I use. I said I use regular unleaded, he suggested using premium because of the wear and tear I put on the engine for all the travel I do. So I went to the gas station, got premium gas, and made it home which is about 40 miles away with no problem. However when i got in the drive way I turned the truck off for a minute then tried to crank it back up. Now it will not crank, engine seems like it doesn't want to turn over, cant get anything to happen.

#328 of 336 Re: 2000 Ford Ranger will not crank up [jbrbbt1] by bolivar

Feb 10, 2013 (9:52 pm)

Replying to: jbrbbt1 (Feb 08, 2013 1:17 pm)
Check the battery cables, both of them, for corrision. Might even be inside the insulation, acid will get down in there and eat the copper cable up.

#329 of 336 96 Ranger won't start by bobo41

Feb 15, 2013 (7:48 pm)

My 96 Ranger, 2.3L automatic will not start if the temp outside is 10 degrees or less. It will crank but not start. The lights, dash lights etc work fine. The battery is new. I've had the fuel pump, fuel filter, plugs and wires and the cold/hot sensor (talked about in other posts - located on top of the engine by the timing belt) changed. My mechanic can't figure it out. I've read some of the other posts here about ECC and fuel relays and MAP etc but I'm not sure this would have anything to do with my problem. Has anyone had or heard about this before?

#330 of 336 Re: 96 Ranger won't start [bobo41] by lacrossesoaked

Feb 15, 2013 (8:26 pm)

Replying to: bobo41 (Feb 15, 2013 7:48 pm)
Have you tried a block heater or dip stick type heater on those cold nights? Cold weather thickens the oil and makes starting more difficult even if you have a brand new battery. Even a heat lamp under the engine block would probably help.

#331 of 336 Re: 96 Ranger won't start [lacrossesoaked] by bobo41

Feb 16, 2013 (4:10 pm)

Replying to: lacrossesoaked (Feb 15, 2013 8:26 pm)
No I haven't tried that but I will. Thanks

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