hey guys i have a 2000 ford ranger with a 4.ol. about a month ago it started having starting problems

what it is doing. when i turn key it turns over and fires no problem but quickly drops and almost stalls then runs ruff for a few seconds but after that once engine is warm it has no problems at all. advice would be great.
i changed fuel filter last week didnt change, plugs done within the year?

thanks a lot

 

if anyone has any advice it will help really want to keep this truck runnin strong

 

clean sensors and filters and have scanned at local store for codes

fuel Filter was a good start, but clean away and/or replace: IAC, MAF, TB, intake box and tube, replace/clean air filter, plugs, wires, etc.

As for running strong: do a fully synthetic oil change with a super high quality filter for 1 or two changes (5K miles with syn), replace pumpkin fluid (judging by the avatar, replace both pumpkin fluids), fully flush coolant system, old coolant tends to chemically changea nd quickly becomes corrosive and rusts the guts of a coolant system, fully synthetic tranny fluid change (dont recommend flushing but thats your choice) with new filter. Plugs and wires are always a nice thing to change. new air filter (better breathing, better running).

 

Yea, Check the codes and post here.

 

checked codes everything is all good. as for fluids tranny and coolant done in august. oil changed 2 weeks ago. all advice is helpful. all obd sensors done in spring same time as plugs

 

IAC MAF TB? what are they and what should i clean with?

 

MAF is your mass air flow sensor. TB is throttle body. IAC idk...

 

thanks. also does anyone have advice for getting front diff cover off. crossmember seems to be in the way?

 

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You have to suck it via pump through the fill screw. Otherwise u have to drop front axle.
IAC is idle air control valve. Check that first and coolant temperature sensor

 

IAC is idle air control valve, on top of Tb (throttle body). has two screws on either side. has a paper diaphragm under it, dont rip/tear/mangle it. but clean it really good, unplug it, flip it over, fill with carb cleaner and let soak over night

 

I also suggest seafoaming it. one can wotn foul the plugs like folks say. have a bud sit in the drivers seat and hold the rpms at 2K and then follow normal seafoam procedure. helps an *** load

 

great thanks guys ill see what i can make work

 

any luck?

 

I can 100% guarantee it was his IAC or his MAF. Its a very common problem with Rangers.