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Old 03-19-2017, 08:57 AM
Raptor69 Raptor69 is offline
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Cool At Witt's end with my1988 ranger4x4ext cab

When I get up to about35mph its like it just Fies let off the throttle a little and it comes back . if I open the throttle all the way it will just chug and jerk.

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my 88 Ford Ranger it just falls on its face about 35 miles an hour let off the throttle and it comes back to lifeif I push it all the way to the floor itidle just fine starts up get idle just fine starts up fineany ideas what might be
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Old 03-20-2017, 12:42 PM
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Default Re: At Witt's end with my1988 ranger4x4ext cab

Any weird sounds like clunking or grinding? Check your IAC, and I'm guessing a 2.9l right?

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Old 03-20-2017, 01:11 PM
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When I get up to about35mph its like it just Fies let off the throttle a little and it comes back . if I open the throttle all the way it will just chug and jerk.

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my 88 Ford Ranger it just falls on its face about 35 miles an hour let off the throttle and it comes back to lifeif I push it all the way to the floor itidle just fine starts up get idle just fine starts up fineany ideas what might be
Fuel, air, spark. Sounds like a fuel issue. Decent fuel pressure? Change the fuel filter?
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Old 03-22-2017, 05:53 PM
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Default Re: At Witt's end with my1988 ranger4x4ext cab

That or try and clean the MAF they have it in an arasol can at any auto parts store

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