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Hi all,
I have a lil prob it's called a 2000 Ranger, I need a lil help finding out what is wrong with it.
A couple days ago it started, as I was on my way to work, about 30 mi, at around 65-70 mph it started to slightly "buck" a bit and sounded like it was missing a bit, then the " check engine" light blinked several times, then stopped.
On the way home the light came on solid and constant, either direction to or from, the more throttle I give it, the more it misses and bucks.
More so going to as it is a slight incline the last 1/2 of the way.
A month or so ago I used injector cleaner and replaced the fuel filter.
Any ideas at all ???
thanx Bob
I have a lil prob it's called a 2000 Ranger, I need a lil help finding out what is wrong with it.
A couple days ago it started, as I was on my way to work, about 30 mi, at around 65-70 mph it started to slightly "buck" a bit and sounded like it was missing a bit, then the " check engine" light blinked several times, then stopped.
On the way home the light came on solid and constant, either direction to or from, the more throttle I give it, the more it misses and bucks.
More so going to as it is a slight incline the last 1/2 of the way.
A month or so ago I used injector cleaner and replaced the fuel filter.
Any ideas at all ???
thanx Bob
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First, welcome to FTE!
How many miles do you have on your truck? You can start by having the codes scanned, but if you have never changed the plugs, or plug wires, I would change those, replacing the plugs with ONLY Motorcraft OEM plugs.
How many miles do you have on your truck? You can start by having the codes scanned, but if you have never changed the plugs, or plug wires, I would change those, replacing the plugs with ONLY Motorcraft OEM plugs.
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Well, the thing is this,.....the way it acts is very much like it is trying to run lean, maybe not enough fuel, or pressure...........??
If there ia a fuel pump issue, will the ECM detect that ??
If there ia a fuel pump issue, will the ECM detect that ??
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Originally Posted by dudeman_esq
Well, the thing is this,.....the way it acts is very much like it is trying to run lean, maybe not enough fuel, or pressure...........??
If there ia a fuel pump issue, will the ECM detect that ??
If there ia a fuel pump issue, will the ECM detect that ??
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With a CEL, have it scanned or get a scanner, it is trying to tell you where to look! The O2 sensors are due to be replaced at that mileage, but taking it somewhere to get it scanned will give you a better idea.
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EUREKA !!!!
Thanx all for your help, got ahold of a scanner today and it said missfire cyl#1, well, #1 was fine, however the OEM motorcraft platnum plug in #3 was basically grenaded, cracked cone and all, set 'O plugs and wire set........it's all gudr !!
Thanx again all !!! :-)
Thanx all for your help, got ahold of a scanner today and it said missfire cyl#1, well, #1 was fine, however the OEM motorcraft platnum plug in #3 was basically grenaded, cracked cone and all, set 'O plugs and wire set........it's all gudr !!
Thanx again all !!! :-)