I have a '89 Ford Ranger. It idles fine, I can give it gas, no problem, but when I put it in gear it dies. Or will run real rough then die. I replaced plugs, rotor, and distributor cap (it needed bad) but now it will not stay running. Thanks to all.
2006-08-15 13:21:56 · 8 answers · asked by krystltears 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Okay starts fine, will idle real well, can actually floor it idling, but when I put it in gear it will die. Acts like it is not getting gas. It has half a tank of gas. I cannot even drive it 10 feet before it dies. Thanks again.
2006-08-15 13:28:46 · update #1
Checked hoses, and they are fine. No leaks or disconnection anywhere. Could it be the PCV valve??
2006-08-15 13:32:51 · update #2
Okay it has no carb.
2006-08-15 13:33:25 · update #3
It is a manual truck. And it does not have first gear.........if that helps...
2006-08-15 14:52:47 · update #4
got gas?
2006-08-15 13:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by Carla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
standard or automatic tranny could be a bad clutch or it could be a problem with the catalytic convertor Ihad a car do that although it ran it just didn't want to go to fast in gear check for exhaust coming out the pipes while the vehicle is in drive just remember to set the parking brake
2006-08-15 21:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by ja man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel pressure might be bad or the idle might be too low. Either than that check for a bad fuel pressure regulator.
2006-08-15 21:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a vacuum hose lose or disconnected. Check all your non fluid hoses. Check for holes and disconnections.
2006-08-15 20:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by Laughing Man Copycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a truck the same year , same problem , I found out the carb. needed worked on
2006-08-15 20:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by robertm1951 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my guess would be if it runs until you put it in gear, then it dies it might be the MAP sensor. just a guess
2006-08-15 20:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by guardianoftheidiots 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a vacuum leak in it somewhere. Sorry not much info there.
2006-08-15 20:26:06 · answer #7 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fuel pump/filter might be bad
2006-08-15 20:26:22 · answer #8 · answered by Mr.No-It-All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋