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#63 of 337 2008 Ford Ranger won't start by donnap1

Dec 27, 2007 (9:27 pm)

I am glad that I found your forum. We purchased a 2008 Ford Ranger 3 months ago, everything was good until it got cold outside. As soon as the temperature is around 0% C. the truck turns over but won't start. (usually have to try 3-4 times before it finally starts, then runs well, as soon as the engine gets cold, same thing, won't start)
 
It has been in the shop more in the last month then at home.
 
The dealership so far has replaced the fuel pump, fuse panel, a few relays, new computer and still when it is cold the truck won't start. We took it back again today. The dealer seems to be running out of options.
 
We are starting to think we truly have a lemon, any thoughts?
 
Thanks Donna

#64 of 337 Re: 1995 Ford Ranger [fordtech] by harley8 [harley8] [fordtech] [harley8] by j_denison

Jan 16, 2008 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: harley8 (Feb 03, 2007 4:43 pm)
hey i have a 99 ford ranger 3.0 v6 flex fuel that is doing the same thing, not starting and i replace the crank sensor , checked the coil pack, the battery is good,,,, i have no clue what it is i'm about to try a new key and see if that works. did you ever find out the problem with yours? please respond

#65 of 337 2001 Ford Ranger trouble starting by stoner007

Jan 23, 2008 (7:19 pm)

It is getting worst as it is getting colder out... Would just not start but crank.... Almost doesn't seem like its getting fuel or something... It would take me about 15 mins to 20 mins at times to get it started.... Attempting to crank and waiting... At first ... I'd smell alot of gas when I'd get it started ... but not so much anymore... Sometimes pressing down the accelerator helps.... Sounds like its beginning to struggle every time now starting up and the idle seems a bit low.... Any suggestions on getting this fix?? What should I try first?
Thanks

#66 of 337 1995 ford ranger by bk12345

Jan 26, 2008 (2:57 pm)

my 95 ranger 4 cyl starts then dies and will not start after that it did this last sunday on thur i put it on a trailer took it to shop they pushed it in shop next day and it started right up its been doing this for a time and i let it sit for 15-30 min and it would start it will not start today have any ideas

#67 of 337 Re: 1995 ford ranger [bk12345] by rangerhead94

Jan 29, 2008 (7:06 pm)

Replying to: bk12345 (Jan 26, 2008 2:57 pm)
check and or replace EEC relay sould solve problem.

#68 of 337 Re: 2008 Ford Ranger won't start [donnap1] by rangerhead94

Jan 29, 2008 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: donnap1 (Dec 27, 2007 9:27 pm)
check your grade of oil make sure you are using 5w20 or 0w20 sounds like the oil is moving slow.good luck .

#69 of 337 ignition by barti

Feb 09, 2008 (8:47 am)

we have a 91 ranger and the key won't turn any ideas

#70 of 337 Re: ignition [barti] by amazonafaun

Feb 09, 2008 (9:01 am)

Replying to: barti (Feb 09, 2008 8:47 am)
I had an 89 Ranger, and the "key buzzer" (that annoying sound that supposedly keeps you from forgetting your keys in the ignition) broke and jammed the ignition in place. You could check for that.

#71 of 337 Re: ignition [amazonafaun] by hubbles

Feb 09, 2008 (3:51 pm)

Replying to: amazonafaun (Feb 09, 2008 9:01 am)
The key buzzer is problem in many rangers including the 2000, the catch is you can't check it till you get the lock cylinder out which you can't do without turning the key. Take a normal metal key (not one of the plastic PATS keys) but one that is 100% metal and put it in the ignition. Then take a hammer or wrench and tap the key (not too hard) from lots of different angles, and try turning it occasionally, once it turns either start the truck or switch to your PATS key that you need to start it. You can then follow the rest of the procedure in the service manual for removing the lock core/buzzer switches.

#72 of 337 Re: ignition [barti] by bolivar

Feb 09, 2008 (5:03 pm)

Replying to: barti (Feb 09, 2008 8:47 am)
Fords are notorious for jamming the ignition so the key will not turn. Assuming this is an automatic transmission.
 
Do you know what I am talking about? If the car is stopped while parked on any incline at all and allowed to roll forward or backwards, the next time you put the key in, it may not turn.
 
You will have to pull strongly on the steering wheel in one direction or the other to make the steering wheel lock-up linkages free up enough to turn the key. Usually you need to turn the direction where there is no 'play' at all in the steering.
 
If you already knew about this, and have already tried this, I think you are going to be going into the key and lock cylinder in the steering column.

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