Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! >
Reload this Page Search Results
Forgot Password? Join Us!
FRF Store Register Ranger Pictures Community Today's Posts Search

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 28
Search took 0.05 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Detectorist
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-18-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

yep, forgot that I did. No change.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-02-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

OK, I have now changed:

Plugs
Wires
ACT
Coolant temp sending unit
Air filter
Oxygen sensors
Intake gasket (coolant leak)
Cleaned Mass air flow sensor.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-20-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,055
Posted By Detectorist
Won't shift into 3rd when cold...

Greetings fellow Ranger owners. I just started having this problem. When I first start my Ranger in the morning, it won't shift from 2nd to 3rd while it's cold. After driving about a mile it seems...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-19-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

One problem appears to be the temp sending unit. I'm getting it replaced as soon as I can figure out how to get to it. On my early model 1994 Ranger the sensor is behind the belt tensioner in an...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-18-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Ahhh....still very bad MPG. Looks like about 12 MPG. I checked for vacuum leaks and didn't find any.

I'm at wits end. This is getting silly. I may have to revisit my Mass air flow sensor and see...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-16-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Changed out the ACT sensor. the old one was obviously bad. The sensor pin was gone!

Vehicle runs much smoother now and idles like new. Haven't done anything with the coolant temp sensor yet.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-07-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Got it, thanks.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-07-2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

The coolant temp sensor or the ACT which is throwing a code?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-06-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Those sensors are cheap. I'll have to buy them later on.

How can I find out if the coolant temp sensor affects the PCM?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-06-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

That's what I was saying all along. Spent 5 hours changing the thermostat for nothing.

Anyway, maybe the temp gage is bad, or something. Next project is to locate that ACT sensor and on pay day,...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-06-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Everybody says my thermostat is stuck. I still think it's the coolant sensor.

Ok, it took me almost 6 hours to change the silly thermostat. it appears that this truck is an early model 1994(built...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-05-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Still don't know if the thermostat is stuck. In any case, I'll change it tomorrow.

The temp gauge still barely moves.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-05-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Thanks for your help!

I pulled the codes. The only hard code is '113' = ACT Sensor signal is greater than the self test maximum of 4.6v.

Where the heck is the ACT sensor? Can this screw up my...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-04-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Give me some credit. Of course it was the older one. Heck, I don't even think the connector on the new readers will fit.

I might have to test Sea Foam's guarantee.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 10-04-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Well, did the Seafoam thing in the gas and through a vacuum line. Drove it hard for 5 miles. Smoke went away. Not sure if it did anything. I do know now that I have an exhaust leak in the engine...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-21-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,367
Posted By Detectorist
Re: Ok, where is the connector to read codes

I think I found it. A connector right next to the fuse box. Thanks guys!!
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-21-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,367
Posted By Detectorist
Ok, where is the connector to read codes

on my truck? O'reily's had an older code reader but i couldn't find the dang connector to connect the reader to. What's the secret?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-20-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,248
Posted By Detectorist
Re: What year is my engine?

No, that's the problem. It has the pulley and the tensioner reversed from what it is on the actual engine.

Any ideas where to get belt diagrams
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-20-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,248
Posted By Detectorist
What year is my engine?

I notice the serpentine diagram on the front of the engine is different from the actual engine. The diagram has the tensioner on the left bottom. The engine has it on the left top, where the simple...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-20-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By Detectorist
Re: Where is the oil going?

Actually, no. He said it was good. I checked it after driving and the dip stick was dry. It was 2 quarts low. I put in 2 quarts. The level is now at the top of the cross hatch area on the dipstick...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-20-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Funny you should mention that. Even though I get good heat from the vents, the Temp gage won't go above 1/8" over *cold*. I'm used to temp needles going at least 1/4 of the way up. In any case. I've...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-20-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By Detectorist
Re: Where is the oil going?

Oil still holding at *full* after 50 miles. Looks like my friend made a mistake reading the dipstick. He won't admit it, though. lol

Thanks for all the help!!

Edit:

Forgot to mention the old...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-20-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Ok. I really appreciate the advice. I've got the CRC MAF cleaner. I figured I could also use it to clean other electronics since I didn't have an electrical contact cleaner. I'll clean the sensor...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-19-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,289
Posted By Detectorist
Re: New, to me, Ranger 4.0 bad MPG

Ok, calculated my latest trip. 75/6.2 gal = 12 mpg.

That was before this afternoon when I changed plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter. Plugs looked good. Air filter was somewhat dirty, wires...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-19-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By Detectorist
Where is the oil going?

When purchasing my 1994 Ranger, I had my friend, who used to rebuild engines check out the engine. He says he checked the oil and it was good.

160 miles later, I find that it's low 2 Qts. It's not...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 28
Page 1 of 2 1 2