Ford Ranger dies when idleing...?

Eternalism · 11-30-2008, 04:25 AM

I got a 94 ford ranger stick and I just replaced the spark plugs so it can't be them but it dies randomly when you let it idle when stopped or in traffic just wondering what it could be?

dai · 11-30-2008, 05:00 AM

check the
map sensor
fuel filter
air cleaner

**wrench97** · 11-30-2008, 05:27 AM

Do you get a check engine light?
It may be a Idle Air Control Valve sticking on the side of the Throttle Valve which can be cleaned using a sensor safe carb cleaner after removing you need to use new gaskets.

JaxMax · 12-07-2008, 12:51 PM

Hi
Make sure you have the plugs tightened sufficantly, you may be losing compression. Also, since you just changed the plugs, make sure they are the right ones and gapped properly. You may have to check the timing and also, make sure none of the wires are arcing. Start you engine at night and look to see if there is any sparking between the wires.
Did it do this before you changed the plugs? It seems that you say it only does this at idle speed. Is your idle speed correct? If it is too low you may induce stalling. Also a clogged air/fuel filter may cause problems. And try some fuel injector (Or carbuerator) cleaner. Make sure distributor is clean with good contacts and clean rotor (you can clean these parts with fine emery cloth, or just buy new ones, they're cheap). Those are some places to start without spending a bunch of money. Jack

11-30-2008, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Eternalism Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 37 OS: xp	Ford Ranger dies when idleing...? I got a 94 ford ranger stick and I just replaced the spark plugs so it can't be them but it dies randomly when you let it idle when stopped or in traffic just wondering what it could be?

11-30-2008, 05:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,678 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Ford Ranger dies when idleing...? check the map sensor fuel filter air cleaner __________________

11-30-2008, 05:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,654 OS: Win7	Re: Ford Ranger dies when idleing...? Do you get a check engine light? It may be a Idle Air Control Valve sticking on the side of the Throttle Valve which can be cleaned using a sensor safe carb cleaner after removing you need to use new gaskets. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-07-2008, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
JaxMax Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 61 OS: Windows XP/Ubuntu 8.04	Re: Ford Ranger dies when idleing...? Hi Make sure you have the plugs tightened sufficantly, you may be losing compression. Also, since you just changed the plugs, make sure they are the right ones and gapped properly. You may have to check the timing and also, make sure none of the wires are arcing. Start you engine at night and look to see if there is any sparking between the wires. Did it do this before you changed the plugs? It seems that you say it only does this at idle speed. Is your idle speed correct? If it is too low you may induce stalling. Also a clogged air/fuel filter may cause problems. And try some fuel injector (Or carbuerator) cleaner. Make sure distributor is clean with good contacts and clean rotor (you can clean these parts with fine emery cloth, or just buy new ones, they're cheap). Those are some places to start without spending a bunch of money. Jack