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#45 of 188 confused on my 94 ranger by bushbj Sep 20, 2007 (5:21 am)
I was driving down the road at 65 and the truck just stalled out. I tried to start it but it just cranked over and did not fire. I had it towed to a mechanic and fuel pressure is good and I am getting spark.He also checked all the fuses and the emergency fuel cut off switch. what else could it be to make it just shut off with no warning? I was thinking it was either my fuel pump whitch came out to be good, or my timing chain broke. do you have any suggestions to help me?   I have a (94 ford ranger V-6 3.o automatic tranny
#46 of 188 Ford Ranger: Hard starting by mikef0179 Feb 16, 2007 (7:39 pm)
#47 of 188 hard starting 4.0 by mikef0179 Dec 24, 2006 (1:15 am)
Hi all,   My 99, 4.0 ranger has a hard time starting when its cold out and it has sit over night. I usally have to crank it twice until it will start and when it dose start it hesitates a little and then idles fine. I have replaced the idle air control and the fuel filter. The engine runs good and strong. Could bad plugs and wires cause hard starting? Any Ideas:   thanks,   mike Replies to this message: fordenvy (Feb 04, 2007 11:45 pm) creisol (Feb 16, 2007 7:39 pm)
#48 of 188 Same problem by fordenvy Feb 04, 2007 (11:45 pm)
Replying to: mikef0179 (Dec 24, 2006 1:15 am) I have the same exact problem, and when it gets warm out it goes away, or when you had it started that day already it starts up fine. Mine is an '02 4.0. When I start it I just start it like a carbureator holding the gas pedal. But the engine still runs real strong even in this -5 degree weather. I suggest choke cleaner in the air intake. But I'm skeptical of doing this because I ruined a lawn mower that way before.   -Adam Replies to this message: creisol (Feb 16, 2007 7:39 pm)
#49 of 188 Re: Same problem [fordenvy] by creisol Feb 16, 2007 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: fordenvy (Feb 04, 2007 11:45 pm) Try cycling the fuel pump twice before starting. If that helps, it could be that your fuel pump is losing pressure or your injectors need a good flushing.
#50 of 188 2001 4x4 Starting problems even when it's warm out by skinymph Mar 27, 2007 (8:40 pm)
#51 of 188 2001 4x4 Starting problems even when it's warm out by skinymph Mar 27, 2007 (8:40 pm)
Hey! So, I have a 2001 4x4 6cyl. 4liter Ford Ranger, and even when it's warm outside, I have trouble starting it. It starts and stalls two or three times before it gets going, and that's usually because I start giving it gas on the third time. Could it be the O2 sensors? I have no idea. Any thoughts? It seems to be getting worse.
#52 of 188 Electrical Problems at Start-up by rangerboy1 Oct 01, 2007 (1:36 pm)
I have a '97 ranger, 4 banger. I was recently having problems with my altenator shooting the right voltage to my battery, as indicated by a light on my dash and verified with my meter. I replaced the altenator and the battery as this has been a problem I let go long enough to fry the battery as well. The last few times I drove it before replacing these, however, a new quandry appeared that still has me perplexed. That is, when I turn the key the entire electrical system goes completely dead and I get nothing the next time I turn the key. I can disconnect the battery, though, for a few minutes and connect it and get power back to the instruments but will go dead again once the key is turned. With the entire electrical system being affected, I have suspected problems with the PCM or its relay. Am I going down the right path, or is there something I am overlooking? Thanks for your help! Replies to this message: 98rangerv6 (Dec 26, 2007 11:03 pm)
#53 of 188 90 ranger starting problems by jason200x Nov 07, 2007 (12:02 pm)
I have a 90 ranger 4x4 xtended cab with 4.0liter and automatic transmission. I have a problem starting it in the morning. It takes least 2 times turning it over for a few seconds before it will start, and then runs perfectly. It is beginning to get worse, taking longer to start. The temperature doesn't seem to matter. Once i have started it for the day, it starts fine afterward as long as it doesn't sit for more than a few hours. I put the engine in this truck from my brothers wrecked 92 explorer, which also had this starting problem. The only electronics that remained from the explorer are those bolted directly to the engine, so I am assuming one of these sensors may be the culprit. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: bolivar (Nov 07, 2007 12:20 pm) rangerboy1 (Nov 07, 2007 6:02 pm)
#54 of 188 Re: 90 ranger starting problems [jason200x] by bolivar Nov 07, 2007 (12:20 pm)
Replying to: jason200x (Nov 07, 2007 12:02 pm) A couple of possibilities: - A weak fuel pump. Any motor is harder to start when cold, and you may not be getting enough pressure to the injectors. The fuel rail will have a schrader connection, where you can attach a fuel pressure guage. Sorry, I don't know the correct pressures you should look for.   - There probably are two temperature sensors on the motor. (Although, with a motor transplant, who knows what is still hooked up....) One sensor drives the temp guage. The other sensor tells the computer that it is a 'cold start' and changes the gas delivery - basically I think this means it delivers more gas by keeping the injectors open for a longer time. If this sensor is bad, the computer does not know it is a cold start and uses the 'regular' gas delivery, which mean it is tough to start when cold. But warmed up, the 'regular' gas delivery is fine and the motor starts fine.   I don't know exactly where these temp sensor are at, but my guess would be on or near the thermostat housing. Another guess would be that the sensor to the computer will have a pair of wires, black and yellow, twisted together. Replacing this sensor might be worth a try.

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