occasionally on startup it stumbles
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occasionally on startup it stumbles
Happy Turkey Day to all.
2005 Ranger XL 2.3l with 130,000 miles occasionally on startup it stumbles or dies and starts the second try. Engine has had regular oil and filter changes, air and fuel filters replaced and new DP spark plugs still runs good. Mileage still hitting 28 or so. I was looking in the tech information for ideas on what to service next. No codes or CEL but still best little truck ever.
Any input on the stumble on start up? Thanks!
Edit with key on fuel PSI 0f 65 after a few seconds.
2005 Ranger XL 2.3l with 130,000 miles occasionally on startup it stumbles or dies and starts the second try. Engine has had regular oil and filter changes, air and fuel filters replaced and new DP spark plugs still runs good. Mileage still hitting 28 or so. I was looking in the tech information for ideas on what to service next. No codes or CEL but still best little truck ever.
Any input on the stumble on start up? Thanks!
Edit with key on fuel PSI 0f 65 after a few seconds.
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From: Rock Hill, SC
I am not sure about the 2.3L, but the 4.0L is known for having a problem with the intake gaskets having a vacuum leak at startup/low temps. Once the vehicle starts you can test by spraying carburetor cleaner around the intake to see if the engine stalls.
Last edited by 643NRK; Nov 27, 2008 at 06:55 PM. Reason: Spelling
