I have a '94 2.3 5spd ranger the isnt running right. When you change gears the throttle sticks even if you dont use the clutch to shift. Sometimes when you come to a stop it will idle rough and shut itself off unless you hold the throttle a little. If it has been sitting for a few hours it will start up fine, however if you drive it, turn it of and then restart it, you have to hold the starter for a few seconds for it to start. I have already replaced the IAC, throttle position sensor, mass air meter, and clutch safety switch and I'm out of ideas, please help me. Thanks

 

Replace fuel filter and get back to us.

 

try cleaning the IAC, is it throwing any codes?

 

I just got done replacing the fuel filter, and still does the same thing. Ill try to hook a scan tool to it and see if it throws any codes

 

I hooked up a scan tool and could not get it to do anything, when I did the key on engine off test the scanner did nothing but give off a solid light/tone. I read the manual and made sure I did everything right. When i tried the engine running test, it had trouble starting and smoked/ran rough when it did start (fuel, I believe), unplugged the scanner and ran better.

Could my ECU be bad? Has this happened to anyone? Thanks

 

any luck fixing it yet? my problems are simmilar..

 

could be the scanner was no good too. sounds funny though. I have a PCM for a 94 2.3 but it's for the CA model not sure if it would work for you.