<![CDATA[Ranger-Forums - The Ultimate Ford Ranger Resource - 2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech]]> https://www.ranger-forums.com/ General discussion of 2.9L and 3.0L V6 Ford Ranger engines. en Sat, 16 May 2026 07:04:13 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.ranger-forums.com/rf/images/styles/ranger/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Ranger-Forums - The Ultimate Ford Ranger Resource - 2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech]]> https://www.ranger-forums.com/ 1994 Ford 3.0 https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/1994-ford-3-0-a-178717/ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:58:38 GMT Thanks for allowing me to join. I stumbled across this forum. I have my transmission out and seems all freeze plugs are leaking. I have a leak on the back passenger side head but there is a bolt... Thanks for allowing me to join. I stumbled across this forum.

I have my transmission out and seems all freeze plugs are leaking. I have a leak on the back passenger side head but there is a bolt looking thing with a wire attached to the top can anyone tell me if this unscrews and what it is? Thanks for your time.

]]> Skyhigh https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/1994-ford-3-0-a-178717/ EVAP ISSUES https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/evap-issues-178708/ Sat, 09 May 2026 20:17:39 GMT I have a 2002 ford ranger 3.0l Receiving intermittent evap codes. Gas cap check and P0455. They are not constant, and may take many driving hours before one of them comes back. im looking for... I have a 2002 ford ranger 3.0l
Receiving intermittent evap codes. Gas cap check and P0455. They are not constant, and may take many driving hours before one of them comes back.

im looking for information about the hose and connector that goes from the evap service port back to the metal line that goes back to the fuel canister. The hose just slips on at the service port.
is there a part number for the hose or green connector? I’m assuming it’s a 3/8 hose.



]]> jimtsboys@verizon.net https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/evap-issues-178708/ 87 2.9 runs rough in warm weather https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/87-2-9-runs-rough-warm-weather-178691/ Sun, 03 May 2026 12:14:58 GMT So I've been pretty stumped by this for about two years now, and my friends who are better mechanics than me cant seem to think of what the issue could be either.
When it gets above roughly 70° my ranger just starts running like absolute ****. After driving for maybe a half hour or so, it'll bog down real bad and act like it doesnt have any compression. Pedal to the floor, 5th gear, and only getting up to around 30mph going up hill, and back firing like crazy.

I've taken care of all the codes that initially showed up (which was mainly replacing the whole EGR system, new vacuum lines as well, and the ECT)

Ive also rebuilt the whole fuel system up to the injectors (so thats in tank pump, filter, in line pump, and the pressure regulator)
I've installed a new cold air intake because the original had a bunch of tears in the line from the grill to the airbox.
new 02 sensors....

Now im drawing a total blank, and its very strange because in the winter it runs almost perfectly, but as soon as the weather warms up it just becomes a nightmare. It doesnt overheat at all, oil and coolant look totally fine. Any ideas where to look next?
]]> Idoe6 https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/87-2-9-runs-rough-warm-weather-178691/ Coolant leak, beginner, 2003 3.0l https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/coolant-leak-beginner-2003-3-0l-178687/ Sat, 02 May 2026 15:19:34 GMT I have a 2003 Ford ranger xlt 3.0l with a coolant leak. I have fixed random things so far by looking at Google results and watching youTube but I don't know what I'm looking at. Or how to search what needs to be replaced. I added a dye to the coolant and put the pressure tester on it. Can someone look and tell me where this leak is coming from?
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]]> Pb2003ranger https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/coolant-leak-beginner-2003-3-0l-178687/ 2.9 crank no start https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/2-9-crank-no-start-178660/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:51:53 GMT Hey everyone I am having severe trouble with my 2.9 ranger. And will take any help if possible. It all started when my head gaskets went. I replaced the heads and it ran for a few days pretty rough... Hey everyone I am having severe trouble with my 2.9 ranger. And will take any help if possible. It all started when my head gaskets went. I replaced the heads and it ran for a few days pretty rough but it ran, it got to the point of where I would crank it and it would start… only if my foot was on the pedal but as soon as I took my foot off it’d die. Now it doesn't start at all just cranks and everyonce and awhile it’ll backfire. I’ve bought a lot of parts now and I’ll post it below. Just wondering what I could be missing

with that said next thing I’m gonna try is to check my timing again. I’m hoping my timing chain didn’t jump a tooth or something, I’m no mechanic so any help is appreciated


]]> Kade w https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/2-9-crank-no-start-178660/ Clicky Vulcan w/out power https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/clicky-vulcan-w-out-power-178657/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:35 GMT Bought my 99 with a 3.0 for 600 bucks with 113,000mi. Dude blew the head gasket and redid it with the goop. Still failed so he sold the truck. Its a flex fuel also if that matters idk. Anyways it... Bought my 99 with a 3.0 for 600 bucks with 113,000mi. Dude blew the head gasket and redid it with the goop. Still failed so he sold the truck. Its a flex fuel also if that matters idk. Anyways it purs like a kitten and thing thing is as clean as a whistle so I figure its a good investment.
So we get a gasket kit and have the heads planed and its all back together. For one the temp gage on this things stinks. He got it to work again but it bounces all over the place. And two the thing has no power at all. It takes forever to get moving up to speed. And the motor sounds clicky on top end on both sides of the motor. So what do it do here. I can replace what ever is broke if I know what it is but cant afford to replace everything ***** nilly.
also whats a reliable aftermeket temp guage for these things. Seams like every vulcan motor owner sould replace the factory setup
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