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1996 Ford Ranger hard start

Tiny
JRAMOS322
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  • 1996 FORD RANGER
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 180,000 MILES
I have a 4 cylinder 8 plug manuel 1996 ford ranger that will start of trouble free, first thing in the morning, in any weather. However, when I take of, and come to a stop and I am idle for about a minute it will start to shake like it wants to stall but it will stay on. Once I turn it off it will require that I press the gas pedal about 3/4 of the way down and crank it for about 15 seconds before it will start. In weather below 50 degree the problem is worse. I have to leave it sittin for over 4 hours so it can start with out hesitation. I have cleaned the mass air flow sensor and the idle air control. Any ideas what else I can do?
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Sunday, January 18th, 2015 AT 8:41 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the coolant temp sensor yet? Also have you checked for codes in the computer yet?
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Sunday, January 18th, 2015 AT 9:15 PM
Tiny
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OReilly auto parts and advance auto parts have not been able to pull any codes. Haven't checked the coolent sensor. Will check after work today what part of the engine will I find it?
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Monday, January 19th, 2015 AT 8:10 AM
Tiny
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Its on the left rear of the engine below the oil pressure sending unit.
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Monday, January 19th, 2015 AT 8:00 PM

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