What could be making my 98 4 cylinder ranger 2.5 run barely, it was hesitating then it just started running real bad like it was running out of gas

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bought a new coil pack for it but i havent put it on yet..it has 2 coil packs, are they a easy way to test them to c if bad or good??

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98 ford ranger

timing

And it might be running out of gas, have you changed the fuel filter?

i'm saying fuel filter! or air filter!

what all you cleaned, dustin?

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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Are you still here? You about to embark on another epic "how not to clinic"....

1999, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 145k. (Sent from my DROID BIONIC using FRF App)

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

Ok it was just number 4 iinjector stuck needing gas too..been setting for about 6 months..thanks everybody...now im having problems with the battery draining especially when i cut lights on..any suggestions...i have a remanfactured alternator i bought and put it on there ...but my battery wont keep a charge the lights kill it QUICK..thanks for alls help i truely appreciate it i have a broken femur and i need my truck to get around..now the battery is draining and i have no idea how!! lol HELP!!

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NO shelly i havent but it runs alot smoother than it was i will change that eventually thanks for ur hellp

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98 ford ranger

how old is the battery??

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rather, was the battery sitting the last 6 months dead?

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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If the battery not holding the charge then its time to new battery. Geter done

Using DROID BIONIC. 1998 Ford Ranger 2.5

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1998 Ford Ranger 2.5
How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...2-5l-only.html

i've also seen reman alt drain batts have autozone test it

He just put a manufacturer alternator on it. It could be defective which I've seen. So i rule the battery

Using DROID BIONIC. 1998 Ford Ranger 2.5

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1998 Ford Ranger 2.5
How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...2-5l-only.html