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Old 03-22-2010, 07:00 PM
foxracer01 foxracer01 is offline
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Default 4.0 ranger hi idle problem

I have a 99 ranger 4.0 man. It is revving up to about 2500 rpm and staying there. it revs up slowly when gasing in and exhaust get cherry red. checked for vaccum leaks and couldnt find any.. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
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Old 03-22-2010, 08:35 PM
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Default Re: 4.0 ranger hi idle problem

Throttle cable binding?
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Old 03-23-2010, 12:24 AM
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Default Re: 4.0 ranger hi idle problem

if your exhaust is getting cherry red id be checking the cats one of them could be clogged
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