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Forum: Electrical Tech 01-06-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,045
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Upgrading my battery, recommendations

For what it's worth I have had an Optima yellow top in my 2005 Edge for the last 3 years. The yellow top is a deep cycle battery, which might be a good choice if the vehicle sits for any length of...
Forum: Interior Tech 11-19-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,015
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Heater control

FireRanger,

I am hoping you can point me in the right direction as I am sure others have been in this predicament. In my truck (a 2005 Ranger Edge - 4.0L OHC) I have been fighting the temperature...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-24-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: No current to temp blend knob

Get yourself a decent 1/4 drive socket set. That will work. Just have patience and be very careful.

I did it on my 2005 without issues. It is a very tight fit, but doable and the dealer will take...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-24-2011, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting problems and a few other

It's likely that your existing battery has or is developing a bad cell. Once that happens it will not hold a charge (if it charges at all) and the symptoms you describe will occur.

Either swap it...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-19-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

OK. So replacing the pump did the trick. No problem starting now at all. I did have a local shop that I know do the actual replacement. My wife went balistic about me fooling around with the fuel...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-13-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

Thanks for the info jscrenci63!

Probably going to happen next weekend as the pump won't be here until next Tuesday or so.

Going to be very careful and take it slow. Just want to be careful...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-12-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

Hey iowafx4,

Just a couple of questions if you have the time.

How did you remove the locking ring on the pump? I see there is a special tool kit available and perhaps my local auto emporium...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-10-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,503
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Possible Problem? Keep smelling a slight Antifreeze problem

Get some good lighting and check out the valley between the heads and behind the thermostat housing. If you see residue it might be your thermostat housing that is leaking at the base.

That...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-10-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

Well I gotta say it does look like I am going to replace the fuel pump as a final fix to this issue. What a pain. So many people seem to have run into this, but it seems to manifest itself in...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-21-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,393
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Coolant temp. sensor

Well I don't know for sure on his 2004, FireRanger, but my 4.0L 2005 has two identical sensors according to Ford, but the wiring is as I have shown above. In fact, if you look at the wiring diagram...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-20-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,393
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Coolant temp. sensor

Just as an FYI - if your 2004 XLT has the same coding as my 2005 Edge (it probably does):

Both senders have two wires - They are:

PCM sender - light green/red and gray/red
Gauge sender -...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-20-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,697
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: HELP w/Thermostat housing parts

BTW iteachyou,

If you go with the remove the intake manifold route be sure you get a new intake gasket/seal set. They are also a type of "O" ring, but oblong shaped and compress as the manifold is...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-19-2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,697
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: HELP w/Thermostat housing parts

You can change the thermostat itself without taking off the lower housing, but if your housing is leaking at the back into the intake valley that is another issue.

The slower, but safer way to do...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-18-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,239
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: hard starting

I run Chevron gas too so I have a feeling the additional Techron system cleaner is probably not going to do much.

I guess checking the pressure after the first crank would be helpful. Just need...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-18-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,239
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: hard starting

blockbuster,

Don't know if you have been back on the forum, but I have found some more information in the meantime.

The fuel pressure regulator/check valve (likely the cause of all this) is...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-18-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

Replaced the fuel pump relay and the fuel filter yesterday. I will let everyone know if that makes any difference. Still running the Techron through it.

Also found out for sure that the fuel pump...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-16-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

Well, I see the tale continues.

Seems like it might be a good idea to change the fuel filter even though it has only been about 10,000 miles. Changed it almost two years ago. I always use good gas...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-15-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

Thanks for the replies everyone. I am going to run some more injector cleaner through it as suggested. It certainly couldn't hurt and will also replace that relay.

Hey, if this experimentation...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-14-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

Hey dads truck!

This happens when the truck has sat for a little while. For sure if it has sat all day at work or overnight, but it seems like if it has sat for over 20 to 30 minutes, it does the...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-14-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,359
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: starting problems

Hey kras20,

Take a look at my "Starting Issue, Kind of Weird" thread and see if it doesn't match your starting problem.

You can try the "run" position a few times trick and see if that helps....
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-14-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,906
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: Starting Issue, Kind of Weird

Glad to see there are still responses coming in on this thread. I spotted yet another new starting issue post which sounds way to similiar to be coincidence.

I have found that the 3 or 4 clicks to...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-11-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,081
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: 05 SOHC 4.0 belt squeak

+1 on the belt tensioner. I have a 4.0L Edge and that started squeaking on mine.

I did the whole front end maintenance thing - belt, tensioner, idler, hoses and water pump at once. The bearing in...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-06-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,577
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: 04 ranger poor gas mileage

I agree with Gunner. Driving habits have a lot to do with it, but a good tune up is essential.

In theory your truck should be fine on the plugs and wires (they are supposed to be good for...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-05-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,216
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: A/C problem with 4.0 2001 edge

Pack a lunch!:eek: He's not kidding.

Hey north44, does the relay affect the temperature control/blend door function as well?

My AC works just fine with the blend door manually in the correct...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 07-01-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,216
Posted By lvbluesboy
Re: A/C problem with 4.0 2001 edge

Just a thought. Have you checked to make sure your blend door is moving to the "cold" position? This is unfortunately a pretty common problem in Rangers.

The temperature setting knob controls a...
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