2001 Ford Ranger Repair Question
Topics covered: Knock sensor, Sensor, Engine.
Mileage: 81,500 miles.
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.
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.
Replied on November 12, 2012
not running hot and can not fin knock sensor,on left side of motor.
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...
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.
Replied on November 12, 2012
Sorry.... it shows only the 2.3 and 4.0 have knock sensor