1995 Ford Ranger stalling

Tiny
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  • 1995 FORD RANGER
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 153,000 MILES
Stalled out yesterday after exiting the highway. I have replaced bad EGR valve and cleaned the Throttle body. It only stalled the one time since replacing those parts. But it was a few attempts at starting before it started. Any other options to look at?
Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 5:01 AM

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Tiny
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Have you checked for vacuum leaks and the IAC?
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 5:18 AM
Tiny
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I have not. Its so random I didn't think a vacuum leak would be the issue
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 5:26 AM
Tiny
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What about the IAC?
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 5:31 AM
Tiny
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How would I check that part?
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 10:34 PM
Tiny
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If the Idle air control Valve is the issue, would it be random or constant? Would it act up after warm up? Or immediate?
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 10:36 PM
Tiny
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To be honest, with any sensor or electronic component, it could be any time. I just went crazy with a chevy van. One minute it ran perfect and the next it was spitting ans cutting out. There was a bad temp sensor that was working on and off causing the fuel mixture to change constantly. Once I replace it, the van was perfect.
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Sunday, April 13th, 2014 AT 7:05 PM
Tiny
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To get back to this, Your advice was spot on. It was indeed a Vacuum leak.
I have had zero trouble since then. The Vacuum line was cracked behind where I could see it. I have a video scope I used and seen it within 10 mins of looking at the the hoses. I hope this also helps anyone with issues like this. THANKS AGAIN!
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Sunday, August 24th, 2014 AT 5:39 AM
Tiny
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Glad you found it. Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, August 24th, 2014 AT 9:17 PM

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