Ranger won't start
 

Maybe you guys can help me out. My friend has a 95 Ranger.

It will turn over when trying to crank it, but it will not fire up. It sounds like the engine is really struggling to turn over.

What are the most common problems to look at?

I figure the plugs, or maybe a fuel problem. I really don't know. I'm not an engine guru.

Thanks.

Justin

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Same problem with mine
 

I have a 1993 ranger splash, ran fine all day. Came out in the morning and all it does is crank and kinda struggles . Any help?
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any specific sounds it makes? Does it click? or does it whine? Does it have power windows or no? (that question is relevant i promise lol)

It Just
 

would not start after sitting all night ran fine prior changed coil packs, dis mod and fuel relays. Ran fine but every now and then it would cut off while driving and start right back up.

Any help is welcome.

also
 

2.3, 5spd manual, no a/c, no power windows 2wd 1993 ford splash. 213k

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When you say it shuts off while driving, when exactly does it shut off? when your idling? when you give it gas? when specifically does it die on you?

during driving never at idle.
 

Weird thing is it ran perfect sat ....then sunday nothing.

so one morning you go to try to start it up after it sitting all night long and it just doesnt start? Do you hear clicking (rapid clicking) from the engine when you turn the key?

no clicking, has brand new selenoid
 

exactly that ran one day not the next.

So when you try to start it, its just dead silent? no sounds what so ever when you turn the key?

it cranks, but not firing

check your fuel pump fuse, ive had that problem before. or check your fuel filter, see if its clogged up.

where is filter?

under the truck, along the frame rail on the drivers side just under the cab. It looks like a small can of soda in your fuel line. Have you ever had it changed before?

no only had truck 1mos, when i check whats best method?

There is no real nice way of checking it without gettin gas in your mouth but.....To check it, disconnect it and blow into it, if you can blow through it and air/fuel comes out the other side then the filter is good. If you blow through it and theres a lot of resistance ( not a lot of air is getting through ) or if some red/brown looking fuel comes out of it, then you need a new fuel filter. They are inexpensive, only like 12$ at Kragen. i would just suggest replacing it regardless, it will increase your MPG. :)

no problem, auto parts store two blocks away...will reply in 1 hour..thanx

Fuel filters good ...this happen to anyone else?

ya me too sometimes. it will roll over eally slow and will only start if i give it alot of gas im trying to figure it out myself. im pretty good with rangers by now but even this has me stumped. my latest idea was the ignition modual but i didnt think rangers had them dont they have a power pack anybody know. and hey if it is the fuel pump try blowing some type of carb cleaner in the intake while starting it if its that it should fie up, ive done that before.

Still working on it

ya this is ford danger got the same type of problem but mine started right up this morning and then after i shut it off it wouldnt start back up rolls over but wont fire

I feel you pain brother, going through the same thing.

Got spark?

With a high mileage engine it is common for the timing belt to strip a tooth or 5 when it is shut off.
You need to pull off the plastic cover on the front top of the engine.You'll see a flat belt about 1 inch wide going over the cam sprocket.
While one person is turning the engine over , another should watch the belt to see if it moving at all.