Check your battery, especially if it is older. Had same problem with 2007 Ranger.
It seems that there may be enough power in the battery to turn on daytime running lights, instrument cluster etc., and turn the engine over, but during all that, there may not be enough power left to adequately power the fuel pump.
After replacing a 9 year old battery, I had no more problems with my fuel pump (almost 1 year since battery was changed and no fuel pump issues).
SOURCE: 1994 ford ranger 4.0 4x4 supercab
My wife just recently had a similar problem. She got stuck in the mud and put our 2004 F150 in 4x4 Low to get out. She didn't. Had to have AAA pull her out. She then left a bit later and the truck was still in 4x4 Low even after switching to 2WD. She even tried going backwards to get it to switch. So she called me frantically and I said I'd call her back. So I called our local Ford Repair shop and he gave me these instructions (loosely based on what the owner's manual says to do)
1. Start Vehicle
2. Switch to 4x4 Low
3. Put in Neutral
4. Switch to 4x4 High
5. Go in Reverse for a bit and then Forward a bit again
(You should now be in 4x4 High)
6. Put in Neutral
7. Switch to 2WD
You should now be good. If that didn't work, then try repeating step 5 after step 7.
Hope that helps, as it worked for us.
SOURCE: Where do I find the fuel pump relay on my 86' ford
Hi! Usually, the relays are located under the hood in line on the passenger's side fender. Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa!
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