Thanks for your Post Undrstm8ed. A thorough meticulous cleaning of the throttle body is what I'm doing next. Couple days ago I replaced both pre CAT O2 sensors and the purge solenoid hoping this would solve my high rev issue but if anything it made it worse. Getting to point of its just unsafe to drive until I get this thing fixed. Def not a sensor issue its time to look at mechanical issues. Thanks again for your post!

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1997 Ranger 3.0 4x4 manual hubs, 5 speed manual, standard cab long bed, 114" wheelbase, 2 wheel abs, tow package, Dana rearend all stock 88,500 mile truck