how do I know if my ranger has a rev limit switch

2003 FORD RANGER
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If I rev the engine while in park it starts missing at 3000 rpm's out on the road it runs great
Jul 19, 2012 at 12:59 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no rev limiter.

why are you revving it to 3000 in park??

Roy
Jul 19, 2012 at 1:18 AM
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I had my battery and alternator tested and part of the test was to rev it up to 4000 rpm's but at 3000 it started to miss so i put in new spark plugs and it still misses at 3000 rpm's. the alternator was bad so I replaced it.
Jul 19, 2012 at 3:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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never necessasry to rev to 4k for an alternator test. 1500 with loads on is the norm.

Roy
Jul 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Yes, you have rev limiter software code written into the operating system that only works in Park and Neutral.
Jul 19, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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thank you very much now I dont have to pursue it any further.
Jul 19, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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