Just bought a 93 3.0 for my daughter

[xrobber]

She is in love with the truck.... the paint is shot... but I'm not too concerned with that...
The motor is strong, but I am getting some bogging down at WOT, and a rough idle. So far I have replaced the plugs, I am going to replace the fuel filter and wires tomorrow and see if that clears it up.. I am also going to clear out the throttle body..
One thing I have noticed is - it seems to take an unusual amount of time to warm up.... and runs pretty rough until it does..
Anyone seen that in these trucks before?
Also - i DO have a CEL, so i will be getting that checked.... I am thinking this feels like a clogged cat possibly.. not sure how common that is on these things

[MossyOakD]

Originally Posted by xrobber

She is in love with the truck.... the paint is shot... but I'm not too concerned with that...
The motor is strong, but I am getting some bogging down at WOT, and a rough idle. So far I have replaced the plugs, I am going to replace the fuel filter and wires tomorrow and see if that clears it up.. I am also going to clear out the throttle body..
One thing I have noticed is - it seems to take an unusual amount of time to warm up.... and runs pretty rough until it does..
Anyone seen that in these trucks before?
Also - i DO have a CEL, so i will be getting that checked.... I am thinking this feels like a clogged cat possibly.. not sure how common that is on these things

Clean your MAF sensor, clean your IAC, clean your throttle body, Seafoam the engine through the brake booster vacuum line, gas tank, and add it to your oil. Also finish changing your plugs and wires, you might need a new coil pack if that doesn't help it.

Do you have a check engine light on?

Welcome to FRF!

[02RangerFX4]

If it takes a long time for it to warm up, the thermostat could be stuck open.

[Doc32469]

Originally Posted by 02RangerFX4

If it takes a long time for it to warm up, the thermostat could be stuck open.

I agree

Using DROID BIONIC. 1998 Ford Ranger 2.5

[xrobber]

thanks guys... I totally forgot about Seafoam... i love it! I will run that through tonight, along with changing the rest of the wires and fuel filter.... hopefully this will clear up I am also pulling the codes tonight, to find out whats lingering in the ECU

[Blakplague]

Here are a few things you can do to restore lost HP. http://www.fordrangerforum.com/3-0-v...-few-tips.html

[78_pinto]

I wouldn't go out on a wild goose chase buying stuff you don't need without fully diagnosing stuff.

try these 2 sites and use your voltmeter it is your best friend. i would check/change the thermostat to start. first web site has all the major sensors and how to check them for proper performances.

http://easyautodiagnostics.com/index...articles_1.php

http://www.aa1car.com/index_alphabetical.htm

[xrobber]

I'm good. I replaced all the wires, seafoamed it and changed the fuel filter..... no change. I unplugged the MAF and revved up the engine and it came to life...
I pulled the MAF.... cleaned it, put it back in,..... and a totally different truck came out ..
I layed a 20 foot patch on my street in front of my house.
Still have a little hesitation at WOT, but nothing I cant play with later... for now I am ecstatic I got it running smooth enough for my little girl to drive to work tonight

now I just need to find a longbed to replace the POS that is all dinged up on it

[MossyOakD]

Originally Posted by xrobber

I'm good. I replaced all the wires, seafoamed it and changed the fuel filter..... no change. I unplugged the MAF and revved up the engine and it came to life...
I pulled the MAF.... cleaned it, put it back in,..... and a totally different truck came out ..
I layed a 20 foot patch on my street in front of my house.
Still have a little hesitation at WOT, but nothing I cant play with later... for now I am ecstatic I got it running smooth enough for my little girl to drive to work tonight

now I just need to find a longbed to replace the POS that is all dinged up on it

Glad to hear you got it going good! How about some pics?

[xrobber]

Pics soon.... needs some body work... its kind of a mess outside.... interior is pretty clean though. The plan is for it to go to South Carolina for a week to see her Grandpa (my father in law).... hes a body man and promised her a pink paintjob....

[MossyOakD]

Originally Posted by xrobber

Pics soon.... needs some body work... its kind of a mess outside.... interior is pretty clean though. The plan is for it to go to South Carolina for a week to see her Grandpa (my father in law).... hes a body man and promised her a pink paintjob....

Pink, that's an interesting color choice lol

Looks rough, but runs good. Sounds like my '87 F250.

[octopiashleigh]

This is the truck!

[beef_stew]

I wanna see a pic once its pink!

[2WDforme]

Originally Posted by xrobber

She is in love with the truck.... the paint is shot... but I'm not too concerned with that...
The motor is strong, but I am getting some bogging down at WOT, and a rough idle. So far I have replaced the plugs, I am going to replace the fuel filter and wires tomorrow and see if that clears it up.. I am also going to clear out the throttle body..
One thing I have noticed is - it seems to take an unusual amount of time to warm up.... and runs pretty rough until it does..
Anyone seen that in these trucks before?
Also - i DO have a CEL, so i will be getting that checked.... I am thinking this feels like a clogged cat possibly.. not sure how common that is on these things

as soon as you said bogging down at WOT, i knew you were in the right area with fuel filter. good work. glad you got 'er going.

[2004xlmiller]

took 15 posts before someone asked for pics of the daughter?