RangerGirlwi
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- Ford
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Alright guys I got a Ford ranger being a stubborn jerk right now. Noticed it starting to run rough at a cold start. Only lasts for about 30 seconds, but still drives me insane. I replaced Fuel filter, cleaned MAF, and put some fuel injector cleaner in it. When you disconnect the spark plug wire from the coil pack and set it off to the side for cylinder 6 sparks shoot out of the coil pack. Not sure where it's finding a ground or why just trying to figure out where my roughness could be coming from when cold. When I change my heat settings from the floor to blowing right on me the fuel pump kicks in a lot. For some reason my truck thinks I need more gas. Not sure why or what is causing my problem, but I need answers. I did take it to a mechanic and p0171 and p0174 did pop up. When I did the work I did both codes did clear without coming back on yet. I'm not sure if the problem I'm having hasn't tripped the code yet, or if I'm having a different issue. When I first bought the truck it was having issues staying running. I'd have to start it 3 to 4 times before it would actually stay going, but there was still that chance of it dying at a stop. It actually ended up dying the day i bought it after sitting for a few minutes while I went to the bathroom. The dealers mechanic did something with either the MAF or the Idle Air Control Valve. I have recently looked for any cracked air lines, but didn't seem to find anything.
So to put it short any of you have any ideas what my malfunction could be? I love my little ranger, but I'm getting to the point of selling it if I can't fix my problem.
So to put it short any of you have any ideas what my malfunction could be? I love my little ranger, but I'm getting to the point of selling it if I can't fix my problem.