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1993 Ford Ranger Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Fuel pump, Body.
Mileage: 193,000 miles.

Asked on February 21, 2013

Ford Ranger Spark Problem

The ranger died while driving. has gas in it and cranks over. would you say fuel pump?
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Replied on February 22, 2013

WHEN IT'S NICE AND QUIET

WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY TO "ON"........CAN YOU HEAR THE FUEL PUMP HUM FOR A SECOND OR TWO?

'NUTHER CHECK YOU MIGHT TRY IS TO TAKE THE SNORKEL OFF OF THE THROTTLE BODY----GIVE IT A 2 SECOND BURST OF "STARTER FLUID" THE TRY IT..............THIS MIGHT EZily TELL YOU WHETHER TO CHASE A "NO SPARK ISSUE" OR A "NO FUEL ISSUE"

IF IT FIRES UP FOR A SECOND---YOU HAVE SPARK, BUT NO FUEL

IF IT DOES NOTHING---YOU PROBABLY HAVE NO SPARK

YOUR TURN

THE MEDIC

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