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    Danger Ranger project

    I would look at a 4.0 V-6 .
    Post by: Tom Autry, Oct 5, 2020 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    How Many Miles Do You Have?

    Not even broke in yet ! Enjoy !
    Post by: Tom Autry, Jul 31, 2020 in forum: General Discussion
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    temperature issue.

    Could be ...I am a retired Ford Tech and i never had this happen on this vehicle in all my years !
    Post by: Tom Autry, Jul 20, 2020 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    temperature issue.

    Good Question ! I would take the heater hoses loose and back flush the heater core. It maybe more than just one problem !
    Post by: Tom Autry, Jul 20, 2020 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    temperature issue.

    Most likely fan clutch !
    Post by: Tom Autry, Jul 20, 2020 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    How Many Miles Do You Have?

    196 K
    Post by: Tom Autry, Jul 8, 2020 in forum: General Discussion
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    Need help! P0172 Rich 80+ psi fuel pressure

    Sounds to me like the fuel pressure regulator has gone bad !
    Post by: Tom Autry, May 21, 2020 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    Fuel Pump Issues

    Check the fuel pump roll over switch. It is somewhere on the right side under the dash. It might be bad or just needs to be reset !
    Post by: Tom Autry, Feb 24, 2020 in forum: 1993 - 1997 Ford Ranger
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    Starting Problems on 2006 Ford Ranger

    I have a 2006 also. I have found if the starter does not turn the engine over fast enough... it will not start. Could be a starter problem or a...
    Post by: Tom Autry, Dec 10, 2019 in forum: General Discussion
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    (I could use your help) Rough idle...

    Sorry... it is a code reader. A device you plug into the diagnostic port located under the dash by the steering column . It will read your...
    Post by: Tom Autry, Sep 9, 2019 in forum: General Discussion
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    (I could use your help) Rough idle...

    This problem seems serious enough to store a code in the computer which should lead you in the right direction. You can purchase a decent code...
    Post by: Tom Autry, Sep 9, 2019 in forum: General Discussion
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    Frequency of tune-ups....

    I would invest in a good code reader. Without that you are just shooting in the dark. Mine has pointed me in the right direction several times.
    Post by: Tom Autry, Sep 9, 2019 in forum: General Discussion
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    ABS and Brake light on

    Sounds more like a Master Cyl Malfunction to me !
    Post by: Tom Autry, Aug 7, 2019 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    Front end shimmy with 2008 Ranger at 60+ MPH

    Most likely wheel balance !
    Post by: Tom Autry, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: 1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger
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    Idle too fast on cold start

    My 2.3 does the same. It is computer controlled with an idle control valve. I don't think it is adjustable.
    Post by: Tom Autry, May 20, 2019 in forum: 2.3 Engine