2000 Ford Ranger Starting problems

Tiny
SPOOKY_1979
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  • 2000 FORD RANGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 143,423 MILES
My first start up in the morning can take me up to five minutes once the truck is running everything is fine I can start it up normally the rest of the day ive replaced fuel filter, plugs&wires no improvment I was wondering about the fuel pressure regulator if that could be the problem and if so where is it located?
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 5:28 PM

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Tiny
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The fuel pressure regulator is on the fuel rail. What you should do is check fuel pump pressure, drop off, and at the same time check the regulator. Here is a how to for checking them:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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I dont have a fuel pressure gauge however I did remove the vacuum line while motor was running it stalled out and then picked up acceleration
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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That is because the pressure increased. Was there any evidence of fuel in the vacuum hose? As far as a gauge, most nationally recognized parts stores will lend them to you.
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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I got the gauge and ran the pressure test needle barely moved when I turned the key on bought and installed a new pump seems to have fixed the problem. Thank you for your time you was a big help
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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First, thanks for the positive feedback. It's appreciated. Second, I'm glad you got it fixed. I had a feeling that was the problem.

Take care of yourself and let us know if you have questions in the future.

Thanks again,

Joe
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 AT 11:45 AM

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