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1986 Ford Ranger Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pressure, Sensor.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 8, 2009

1986 Ford Ranger idle

Engine Performance problem
1986 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 100000 miles

wont idle, runs rich

Answer

Replied on September 8, 2009

Running rich:

Could be caused by the following a bad O2 sensor, excessive fuel pressure (bad fuel pressure regulator or plugged return line), leaky fuel injectors, dirty air filter or restricted air inlet, or a defective coolant sensor that prevents the engine management system from going into closed loop mode.

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