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2002 Ford Ranger Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Compression.
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Asked on December 29, 2009

2002 Ford Ranger misfire

Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 130000 miles

have 03 ranger 3.0 that is misfiring. replaced coil and heads, had valve job done, checked compression all good still misfirers! what else could be wrong? thanks
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Replied on December 29, 2009

Is a code set?

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What does that mean?

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Check engine light on?

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Yes and its flashing

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Go to an Auto Zone have codes pulled then post

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Codes p0301, p0303 and p0305 which is a misfire in cylinders 1,3 and 5, and they said something bout the emissions.

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Was the same engine miss there before heads r&r? Has fuel injectors been checked on those cylinders? is miss at idle and under acceleration? Have vaccum leaks been checked ?

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It was not missing before. Could it be something electrical?

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The cylindes that are effected indicate an intake leak. Check injector connections if good . Consider pulling top intake and give close look at gasket seal.

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