I have a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge with a little over 90,000 miles on it and it has the 3.0 engine. Just recently, like 2 weeks ago, It wouldn't start up the first time. I had to crank the engine over twice. Now, I have to crank the engine over like 3 or 4 times before it'll start. Could the fuel pump be going out, or would it be something electronic?
2007-03-27 18:43:23 · 9 answers · asked by fordfan444 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
I know it's not the spark plugs or the spark plug wires, because I replaced them when it had around 60,000 miles on it. and I just replaced the air filter 2 weeks ago. I'm pretty sure it the fuel filter now that you guys have mentioned it.
2007-03-27 19:21:54 · update #1
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I'm 99% sure it needs a new fuel filter now.
2007-03-27 19:23:47 · update #2
Could be a number of things....spark plugs, hoses, battery, transmission, etc. I'd just have your mechanic look at it. It sounds like it's in desperate need of a tune up anyway.
2007-03-27 18:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
OK first off the spark plugs are good for 100,000 miles they are double platinum, and the wires are the same it states that in the manual, it will also stat that the vehicle depends where you live and the temp out side its all computer controlled and it just may be to cold out side , and it is just delaying the signal from the mass airflow sensor to the fuel pump relay, and this is normal don't crank it for more that three to four seconds at a time it will do the vehicle no good for any longer, and if it does not start in 3 to 4 seconds its not going to on that cycle OK have me so far, now after the vehicle is warm and you shut it off is it hard to start then ? is so then you may have a fuel delivery syndrome, never assume fuel pump they rarely go bad and are the first thing usual replaced from mechanics that do not know how to properly perform fuel pump diagnosis, to do so you must use a fule pump pressure guage, install it at the fule rail in the correct loctaion, turn key on and you should have instat fuel pressure without starting the motor if it reads from 35 to 48 psi its not a fuel problem , if you have zero or low it could be a relay but you need to know how to check that ok, then go from there , the fuel pressusr regulator can come into play as well, if pressure is good look else where ok, but if it starts warm ok the n dont worrie its just your altitude and outside temp ok, take care also the vehicle has two fuel pumps low pressure is in the tank and the high pressure is on the frame near the fuel tank , for wide open throddle ok, It is requiored to remove the bed to replace the one in the tank !
2007-03-27 20:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ford Ranger Edge 2002
2016-11-12 03:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say if you have done any recent work on it or how long ago it had a tune up so I will just suggest a couple things that are easy to check and do.
The spark plug wires can look good but due to normal aging have built up to high of resistance. Normal wires have between 10000 and 15000 ohms resistance PER FOOT. To much resistance makes starting difficult but the engine will run ok once it warms up.
If the engine is fuel injected, run a couple cans of injector cleaner thru.
As far as the fuel pump, most likely it is electric and they either work or don't. You might want to replace the fuel filter, this also could be a factor in your starting issues.
2007-03-27 19:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by THE ONE 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the vehicle turns over but won't actually start, first remove the air cleaner and see if this helps and then buy some starter fluid and spray in the throttle body and see if it starts easier. If it does you might want to replace the fuel filter and if that doesn't help then the fuel pump. If it turns over but won't start it more a fuel problem. Try removing the air filter first then try the starter fluid next. Also when you start the truck once you turn the key to ACC and listen for the fuel pump to kick in.
2007-03-27 19:02:28 · answer #5 · answered by ski w 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
could fuel pump, we see quite a few of the fuel pumps in rangers go bad, or could be a fuel filter. ford also has a TSB out on the Idle Air Control could cause this.
2007-03-28 14:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jason R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was the last time it had a fuel filter change or a tune up?
2007-03-27 18:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by eightup23 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
COULD BE SOMETHING ELECTRIC? SOUNDS LIKE A CLOGGED AIR FILTER / STICKING CHOKE OR ??? MAYBE A FUEL FILTER CHANGE IS IN ORDER IF NOT THAT THEN TAKE IT TO THE FORD HOUSE
2007-03-27 18:51:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have you ever changed the spark plugs?
2007-03-27 18:59:42 · answer #9 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋