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#324 of 339 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 339 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 339 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 339 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 339 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 339 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 339 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 339 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

#332 of 339 losing power by mandylnn

Apr 12, 2013 (12:54 pm)

i have a 94 ranger, at first I thought that it was the alternator, but the gauges are not messing up and the lights don't dim. at times when driving it will lose power and I have to down shift to keep it from dying and hold the gas down and then it comes out of it . when first starting the truck I have to pump the gas, then I have to sit a few mins to let it warm up or if I try to take off right away it will die. while waiting as it idles it will rev up on its own and idle high for about a min and then drop down and its good to go. .... anyone have any ideas on where to start ??

#333 of 339 Re: losing power [mandylnn] by KCRam@Edmunds HOST

Apr 12, 2013 (5:03 pm)

Replying to: mandylnn (Apr 12, 2013 12:54 pm)
That sounds like a fuel pump issue, not an electrical problem. And at almost 20 years old, that's not too bad if it's still the original factory pump.
 
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