2000 Ranger xlt bucking problems. Need help!!!
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2000 Ranger xlt bucking problems. Need help!!!
I have a 2000 Ford ranger xlt that has been having bucking problems. I don't know if it is the catalic converter, fuel filter, or the fuel injector. The truck has 91,000 miles. If any one knows of any similar problems and remides for it please let me know.
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2000 Ranger xlt bucking problems. Need help!!!
Hi Paterfamilias, welcome to FTE!
Can you describe your problem a little more?
What do you mean by "bucking" (hesitating, stalling, revving up, etc.) and when does it happen (starting out, cruising on the highway, only at a certain speed, etc)?
And what kind of motor is it? 2.3L, 3.0L, or 4.0L?
Can you describe your problem a little more?
What do you mean by "bucking" (hesitating, stalling, revving up, etc.) and when does it happen (starting out, cruising on the highway, only at a certain speed, etc)?
And what kind of motor is it? 2.3L, 3.0L, or 4.0L?
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2000 Ranger xlt bucking problems. Need help!!!
Hi there,
I'm having a similar problem (just look down a few threads). I just dropped my truck off at the dealer. Once I know what it is I'll post it. I'm thinking it's the same things.
I'm having a similar problem (just look down a few threads). I just dropped my truck off at the dealer. Once I know what it is I'll post it. I'm thinking it's the same things.
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2000 Ranger xlt bucking problems. Need help!!!
Hi Rock
It seems to be like a vibration/ hesitation when driveing the truck. The vibration/hesitation happends only when the truck is accerating or just ideling. It happends offten, but not at any particular speed and when just driving around.
It seems to be like a vibration/ hesitation when driveing the truck. The vibration/hesitation happends only when the truck is accerating or just ideling. It happends offten, but not at any particular speed and when just driving around.
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2000 Ranger xlt bucking problems. Need help!!!
That sounds like mine.
I got a call from the dealer and the CEL was reading a misfire in cylinder #4. They feel that it needs new plugs, wires, and a fuel injection flush.
It has about 78000 miles and hasn't ever had any of these things done. The cost is high, so I recommend doing these things yourself first.
The cost of the diagnostic check is $99 alone, so once you reach this point, you may as well not take it back and do the work yourself (YMMV). I don't have a garage so I can't work on my truck unless I go to a friend's house. I'm somewhat handcuffed as you can see.
I should get the truck back on Wednesday afternoon, so I can come back with a report as to the success of these remedies.
I got a call from the dealer and the CEL was reading a misfire in cylinder #4. They feel that it needs new plugs, wires, and a fuel injection flush.
It has about 78000 miles and hasn't ever had any of these things done. The cost is high, so I recommend doing these things yourself first.
The cost of the diagnostic check is $99 alone, so once you reach this point, you may as well not take it back and do the work yourself (YMMV). I don't have a garage so I can't work on my truck unless I go to a friend's house. I'm somewhat handcuffed as you can see.
I should get the truck back on Wednesday afternoon, so I can come back with a report as to the success of these remedies.
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my 00 Ranger XLT was doing that and i just fixed it today as a matter of fact, it needed new plugs, wires, fuel filter and a quick tune-up. but i see you said you replaces the plugs and wires already, a new fuel filter is aout $32.00 in my part f MD. I'd immagine it wouldnt change that much across the country. good luck
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It would'nt hurt to check that catalitic converter since they do wear out inside and start breaking up into pieces inside and clog up the exhaust flow. Most of the time those pieces get blown out, but that's not always the case.
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