Hard Start?
Hello,
I just got a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT.
Has a hard start. Usually try to start and it doesn't start, then on the 2nd (sometimes 3rd) fires right up.
Took it to a mechanic and they suggested a "tune up." Put in new spark plugs and wires, also put in a new fuel filter. I put in an air filter myself. They also did an oil change and suggested a fuel additive/cleaner. Don't know allot about that but read somewhere that those are an "upsell." So I declined.
None of the mechanics think it is the starter and when I had starter problems on another vehicle-it seemed to"cough". Doesn't do this here.
Still a hard start, mechanic said it might be fuel pump but didn't seem sure.
Check Engine light is not on when driving. All the lights come on when I am getting the hard start ie: Check Engine/Check Gauge/Battery reads as zero.
All the lights disappear upon a 2nd try when it catches.
Did notice that having the AC on when I start exaggerated the problem.
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