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2001 Ford Ranger Repair Question


Topics covered: Knock sensor, Sensor, Engine.
Mileage: 81,500 miles.

Asked on November 12, 2012

Ford Ranger Knock sensor Problem

Does 2001 ford ranger with 2.5 lt have knock sensor, it is pinging when shifting gears manual transmision.
Avatar Asked by clayton dyer

Answer

Replied on November 12, 2012

Truck could be running hotter than normal and also check the EGR valve if its opening-that can cause detonation/pinging

Knock Sensor (2.3L) On left side of engine.
Knock Sensor (2.5L) On left side of engine.
Knock Sensor (4.0L) On top center of engine.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 12, 2012

not running hot and can not fin knock sensor,on left side of motor.

Tiny Response from clayton dyer
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Replied on November 12, 2012

I have an 2001 ford dealership shop manual and it shows that the 2.3 and 2.5 rangers with knock sensors only...

Tiny Answered by jay4cars1
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Replied on November 12, 2012

not running hot, but heater bogs down motor, and cant find knock sensor the left side of motor auto zone shows knock sensor for 2.3l, but not for 2.5l.but it is pinging when shifting gears tryed better gas still did not help.

Tiny Response from clayton dyer
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Replied on November 12, 2012

Sorry.... it shows only the 2.3 and 4.0 have knock sensor

Tiny Answered by jay4cars1
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Replied on November 12, 2012

I pull that out from Mit1 .com

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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