I have a 2000 ranger 2.5l manual trans, 200k. I was driving and it just died like the alternator gave out. I have 13.5 reading from the battery. I checked to see if i had fuel at the rail, i do. Also would not start with starting fluid. I do have spark from the coil packs. Could it be the the crankshaft sensor? Im hoping some suggestions may get my truck back on the road. Please help

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2000 ranger xlt 2.5 manual trans

Here's a couple of things that have bitten me before.

Take a pair of channel locks and try to twist each of the battery connectors side to side. If one moves, that might be the problem.

Drive the truck up on some ramps. Look for where the negative cable is bolted to the frame. How does the wire look? See if you can move that connector as well.

Is your starter making any noise at all when you try to crank it?

2005 2.3L XL Electronics Tech since '70's

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Be careful if you do this. Its a good way to crack a battery terminal.

It could be the timing belt on a 4 cylinder.

When you go to crank it, does it turn faster than normal? That's a sure sign of a busted belt.

If you have voltage at the battery and good connections, the engine will run for 1/2 hour or so on just the battery. (not well, but it'll run)

As to the crank sensor. Had mine fall off my 98 3.0 a few years back. Truck died like it had been shot! Just dead. Starter worked, engine would rotate, but it would not run. Rusted mounting screw. Then the nimrods at the shop (right across the street from where it died) busted the other one off. Had to pull the front cover to replace it, PITA!

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98 XLT 3.0 manual 4x4 standard cab 6ft bed
RTFM!!!

The starter is working and the engine is cranking. Battery terminals look great and ground connected. Maybe it is crank sensor. I am pulling it now. Thank you, i will let you know if it works

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2000 ranger xlt 2.5 manual trans

Could be,
a broken timing belt,
low fuel pressure (dirty fuel filter or failing pump)

Thank you soooooo much. Yes, timing belt broke in two. Love this forum!

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2000 ranger xlt 2.5 manual trans