92 Ranger cold temp woes
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92 Ranger cold temp woes
My 92 Ranger 2.3L 5 speed trans 180,000K for the second year with the onset of sub freezing temps, will start fine go through fast idle sequence with no problems but after 5-1o miles will start to run very rough and loose power. I can't tell if it running rich or fuel starved. or if it is electrical. Exaust smells funny. 2 Ford garages were no help, said their new machines cant pick up "old codes" and their old analysers are broke. Replaced plugs, even tried two sets of plug wires. When temps warmed in the spring, truck ran fine. Truck does use some oil, no smoke showing, even passed emissions (in Sept.) When it starts to run bad I feel a click through gas pedel, and if I let off the gas, sometimes it will run ok temporarily. When I shut her down, and the engine is cool starts great when cold until it is run for 5-10 miles. Thanks in advance, just new to the forum, hope someone has an idea.
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Grr he always beats me to it lol. Yup pull the codes. Tell us the codes, and we'll tell you what they mean.
You can also have Autozone pull them for you, they almost always do it for free.
You can also have Autozone pull them for you, they almost always do it for free.
