96 Ranger 2.3 engine problem

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Oct 2, 2004 | 08:31 AM

pitty

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96 Ranger 2.3 engine problem

96 Ranger 2.3 with 145,000 miles. Engine suddenly started to severly spitter, sputter & break down. Converter was red hot so I assumed it was plugged. Installed new converter and the problem was still there and the new converter was getting hot. Installed new timing belt, plugs, wires, & fuel filter. Still no help. Local mechanic analyzed it as the cam sensor. Installed a new sensor and the problem is still there. Motor starts & idles fine but as soon as a load is put on it, the motor breaks down so bad it is not drivable. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

Oct 2, 2004 | 08:11 PM

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Welcome to FTE!!!

Are you getting any codes? Hows the fuel pressure? Hows does it react if you just rev it up without a load.

Oct 3, 2004 | 12:43 PM

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Thanks for the response

Fuel pressure is good, recovers somewhat very slowly. I get code P0320 (ignition/ dist engine speed input circuit malfunction). Thanks.

Oct 3, 2004 | 08:04 PM

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NC1 CONTINUOUS MEMORY DTC P0320: ERRATIC IGNITION
Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0320 indicates two successive erratic Profile Ignition Pickup (PIP) pulses occurred resulting in a possible engine miss or stall.

Possible causes:

Loose wires/connectors.
Arcing secondary ignition components (coil, wires, plugs, etc.).
On-board transmitter (2-way radio).*
Are any of the above present?
*Verify all 2-way radio installations. Carefully follow manufacturer's installation instructions regarding the routing of antenna and power leads.