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perf-list Digest Mon, 12 Jun 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 079

In This Issue:
Re: engine codes
Ranger oil pressure
Re: Ranger oil pressure
Re: Ranger oil pressure
Ranger oil pressure 2
Re: Ranger oil pressure 2
Re: engine codes
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From: "Joe Merchak" eclipse.net>
Subject: Re: engine codes
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 21:59:24 -0400

Well the truck went into today and this is what they found:

1. The coil pack replace under a TSB was replaced by a new TSB. So now I
have had my 3 coil packs installed.

2. The computer is screwed up so they ordered a new one. I wish they did
this the first time, I would not have had to bring the truck in 8 times for
spark knock. To recap it was reprogrammed 3 times by Ford with different
spark and fuel curves.

I really hope this fixes this truck or else it is going by-by. My 93 never
had a problem but this 99 has spent a good 2 months in the shop to fix "TSB"
type problems. Ford should of left a good thing alone.

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From: perf-list-bounce ford-trucks.com
[mailto:perf-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Joe Merchak
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 7:12 PM
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Subject: [perf-list] Re: engine codes


I wish that was true, but my fuel mileage has dropped to 10 GPM down from
18. Also the engine has no power so I know there is something wrong...

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From: u00008 ford-trucks.net [mailto:u00008 ford-trucks.net]On Behalf Of
wish
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 9:39 AM
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Subject: [perf-list] Re: engine codes




>My 99 Ranger had the check engine light come on today. The dealer can not

>take it till next week so I would like to check to make sure that my
>driving to work everyday is not going to damage anything. Is there anyway

>of reading the codes via the light, I do not have a tester.
>

I'm sorry to say you're probably out of luck ... unless the light is
flashing
... on the plus side, the check engine light on these OBDII cars is hooked
mostly
into the emissions system and will only pull a few degrees of timing. If
the
car goes into "limp" mode (IE major loss of power and performance), then you
should not drive it, otherwise its probably an inefficient catalytic
> converter
or a failing rear O2 sensor ... the Mustang guys drive around with that
light
on for months with no ill effects (other than a loss of timing), so unless
the
trucks manners have changed a lot, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Just my $.02
wish

96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L
73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L
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From: "Greg Hopper" hiwaay.net>
Subject: Ranger oil pressure
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 01:46:56 -0500


I've got a question about my Ranger's oil pressure. Truck is a 94 4.0L 5 spd. just turned 94k; it runs like a champ.
Anyway, I've been noticing that at idle the oil pressure gauge rides at about the R in that good ole Ford "NORMAL" (you know, the one that spans about 90% of the gauge, into ranges no one would dream of seeing as normal). Well, that's cool with me except that it never moves save for maybe AT MOST 1/8th of an inch when the revs come up (probably less than that). Is this maybe just a gauge problem or should I be concerned?? I think dad had to go have the sender replaced under warranty not long after we bought the truck (new) because it was reading very low all the time. Maybe should I try installing an aftermarket gauge??
TIA
dave
ghopper hiwaay.net


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From: "wish" ford-trucks.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 13:39:16 GMT
Subject: Re: Ranger oil pressure

Did you say only 94K ? My boss has 180+ on his 94 4.0L and loves it still.....

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