88' Ranger Problems
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88' Ranger Problems
I have an 88 Ranger XLT 2.9l with 150000 miles. I have been experiencing an intermittent problem that I believe is electrical.
The truck normally starts with no problem and runs good, but after a period of time it cuts off. It may run for 5 minutes or 30 minutes before it stalls. Once it does though, it will not run again for quite a while, maybe days. It may start, but it cuts off immediately. I also notice a spike in the tach right before it dies.
I got the codes and the only fault was a 18.
I have had it at the local ford dealer for the past two weeks. Guess what? It’s not cutting out on their road tests.
Previous to taking it to the dealer I have replaced the distributor twice and the module once. I had the module checked this last time and it checked out OK (but is the check accurate?). Incidentally, I have replaced the MAP sensor and the TPI. I also replaced the fuel filter. I can hear the fuel pump run when I attempt to start it.
Thanks for any help you can give me!
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88' Ranger Problems
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-May-02 AT 04:29 PM (EST)]Are you still getting the code 18? Somtimes the TFI gets flaky when it's hot, people have found problems with it by warming it with a hairdryer and then testing it.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-May-02 AT 08:57 PM (EST)]I had the same problem, chased it for a month. I finally had the thing quit on the interstate. Fed up, towed it to the shop, and... it ran fine. For a minute.
It's the tach pickup on the distributor. I also went through two ignition modules in the process of fixing this, so be prepared.
It's the tach pickup on the distributor. I also went through two ignition modules in the process of fixing this, so be prepared.
