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My ranger doesen't accelerate well

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Old Dec 17, 2011
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My ranger doesen't accelerate well

Hi when I accelerate my truck itdoesent respond very well I need to push it all the way to he npend so it responds and accelerates more... I changed air filter but still does the same. Any suggestions? Thanks
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011
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Sounds like you need a tune up
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011
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plugs wires clean maf all that good stuff
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011
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what motor do you have?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011
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Try a seafoam treatment..search seafoam and read what people have said about it on here
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011
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I got a 4cyl ranger, I went to mechanic and he said it has nothing... Wierd huh?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011
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well its a 4 banger i would not expect much acceleration
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011
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You probably need a tune up. Spark Plugs, Spark Plug wires and you should also clean your Mass Airflow Sensor and Idle Air Control valve.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011
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Yeah me neither but it has gotten to a point that is really doesn't feel normal
 
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Old Dec 20, 2011
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Sounds like a case of the tune-ups.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011
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well its a 4 banger i would not expect much acceleration
this definitly. mine barely maintains speed up slight inclines on the highway
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012
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Originally Posted by Jomaralberto
Hi when I accelerate my truck itdoesent respond very well I need to push it all the way to he npend so it responds and accelerates more... I changed air filter but still does the same. Any suggestions? Thanks
If your truck is the four cylinder engine, don't expect it to respond very well. It is a small engine on a mid-sized pickup. However, tune up would be the best road to go down:
Check your ignition system (Coil, Plugs, Wires)
Check your fuel system (Fuel pump, injectors, electrical and whatnot)
Check your throttle body (throttle cables can stick or get out of place)
IAC or MAF sensor (cleaning this will prevent the engine from misreading air volume readings and thus improperly mixing fuel off the line)
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012
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Second word in your title mang, that's why
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012
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Do a tune up, and also post up a picture of your spark plugs. You can tell a lot about how a motor is running by the spark plug.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012
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do the throttle cable mod
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012
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I am thinking along the lines as motokid as well. You could possibly benefit from doing the zip ties on the throttle cable under your pedal.

Good luck!
 
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