I have a 2002 Ford Ranger XLT pickup. During the holiday the truck sat idle for seven days. When I started it up again, the check engine light came on and truck would shudder while idling. And when I press on the gas, the check engine light flashes and the engine hesitates and struggles to get up to speed or climb hills. Gas mileage is down. I was getting 26 mpg before and now I am lucky to get 16 mpg. My guess is that there may be a hole in the exhaust pipe near the engine. Any ideas?
Re: I have a 2002 Ford Ranger XLT pickup. During the...
The flashing engine light gives it away, it has a engine misfire. It needs to be checked with a scantool to see which cyl is misfiring, then see what is causing it, bad coil, injector, ect.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
One of the biggest reasons an engine idles to high is because of vacuum leaks. Check all the hoses for cracks and while looking listen very close for the vacuum leak it will be a hissing sound. For further assistance visit my website below. Have an awesome day! Auto Repair
The airbag is there, what's most likely wrong is the key switch may be going bad. Take your Ranger to a reputable mechanic and ask them to check it...unless you have an OBD II or a multimeter.
sounds like you have a bad temp. sending unit. Go to a parts store and have them scan your computer and they can translate the code and tell you for sure. Check your coolant and make sure it is full and clean.
Inspect / replace the idle sensor.
This is not an advertisement:
Take your vehicle to AutoZone for a free "check engine light' analysis and ask for an explanation print-out. Have them reset the PCM (check engine light).
Let us know the code and summary of the print-out.
Have you retrieved the DTC associated with the check engine light?
×