1992 Ford Ranger Click noise then a very brief power loss

Tiny
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  • 1992 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 128,000 MILES
First off, there is very little acceleation power on the highway, but that is the least of my worries. I just bought the truck. The check engine light is on which the seller assured me was just a faulty O2 sensor. But when i'm driving it in any gear or even sitting still, there is a click noise and then a half a second loss of power. It happens every 20 seconds or so. It sounds as though something is trying to turn on but doesn't. Any idea?
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 AT 8:51 PM

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Tiny
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Your gonna have to check all of your relays in the fuse box first. I have a funny feeling this may have something to do with the defrost. Do you ever use it?
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 AT 11:33 PM
Tiny
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Actually, yes. I drove without the defroster on and it did not occur. The second I turned it on however, there was the click and power loss. You hit the nail right on the head there. Any idea what might be going on here?
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Sunday, May 25th, 2008 AT 8:56 PM
Tiny
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The defroster, I believe, pulls the most amperage from your vehicle, and overtime the relays can get week, so If Im not mistaken, your gonna have to replace that relay, with a new one try that and we'll take it from there.
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Sunday, May 25th, 2008 AT 9:07 PM

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