I've got a 96 Ranger, 2WD, 5 speed, 4 cylinder. The truck died a few days back, I had it towed home and discovered some bad vacuum lines, some off and some cracked. I replaced them all and can now start the truck but it will not run. I can keep it going with starter fluid, but it will not run more than a few seconds without it. I've replaced the catalytic converter, IAC valve, cleaned the MAF sensor, and cleaned the throttle body the best I could without removing it. Still, no idle without starter fluid.

I'm stumped. I've tried to pull a code but it is showing none. Any ideas?

Thanks for any help.

 

Have you checked the inertha switch, if its not tripped, listen to see if the fuel pump kicks on when the switch is first turned on. Also check for fuel pressure, the fuel filter could also be stopped up.

 

New fuel filter and I can hear the pump when I turn the key. I'll get a fuel pressure gauge this weekend and check that, thanks.

 

Have you checked the fuel injectors?