Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 1991 ford ranger bogging down when accelerating to much

    Bogging, hesitation or stalling may be experienced during moderate to heavy acceleration. This can be caused by a failing of many sensors or modules in the fuel injection system. It is recommended to have an experienced shop perform diagnosis to find the root of the problem.

  • Higher Than Normal Engine Idle

    The engine may have a higher that normal idle at times. After cold start with an automatic transmission and when the clutch is depressed with a manual transmission. Our technicians tell us updated powertrain control module (PCM) software is available to address this concern.

  • Rough Idle and Stalling

    The Ford Ranger V6 is known for a rough idle, engine stalling, loss of power, and misfires, accompanied by the check engine light .

    The intake manifold O-ring gaskets commonly leak, which creates a large vacuum leak. This vacuum leak causes unmetered air to enter the engine, and the fuel system becomes insufficient to compensate for the large amount of air reaching the engine.

    Replacing the intake manifold gaskets corrects this concern.

  • Engine Buck/Misfire at Freeway Speeds

    The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This can be caused by an intermittent fault with the camshaft synchronizer assembly. This condition can be diagnosed by monitoring knock sensor data as per Ford service bulletin #05-22-12. Replacement of the synchronizer assembly will be required to correct this concern.

  • Hard to Start Cold, Stalling at Idle

    If you experience cold starting problems, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve. This valve helps the vehicle idle steadily and run when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

  • Temperature gauge may give incorrect readings

    Ranger 3.0L and 4.0L The temperature gauge on the instrument panel may fluctuate and give incorrect readings. If this happens, a new gauge and sender kit should be installed. The sending unit "sends" the information to the gauge.

  • Battery Light Due to Damaged Alternator Wire Harness Connector

    The battery light may illuminate on the instrument panel because the alternator wire harness connector is damaged. A new connector kit is available and should be installed to correct this concern.

  • Updated Differential Clutch Kit Available if Rear End Noise is Heard

    If a noise from the rear end is heard when going around turns or after driving at highway speed for an extended period, this could be caused by a failing deferential clutch kit. An updated differential clutch kit available.

  • Problem With Idle Air Bypass Valve May Cause Engine Performance Problems

    If you experience difficulty starting the engine when cold, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve . This valve helps the vehicle idle steady when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

  • Reseal engine if oil leaks from gaskets/seals

    If oil is leaking from the gaskets and seals, the engine needs to be resealed.

1993 Questions and Answers

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 107, 000 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 000 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 215, 000 MILES

    related to body, bed, replace-remove

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    1993 FORD RANGER

    related to tires, spare

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 141, 000 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 63, 170 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 185, 000 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 195, 000 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 16, 500 MILES

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 170, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whine

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  • Ford Ranger 1993 Ranger Valve Clicking Noise

    1993 FORD RANGER

    related to general, noises, click

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  • Ford Ranger 93 Ford Ranger Tailgate Latch Not Working

    1993 FORD RANGER

    related to body, tailgate, latch

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  • Ford Ranger '93 Ranger Reverse Lights Don't Work

    1993 FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, reverse-light, not-working

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  • Ford Ranger Fuel Line

    1993 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 200, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, line

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  • Ford Ranger Fuel Pump Problem

    1993 FORD RANGER, 180, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, not-working

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  • Ford Ranger Hazards Work, No Turn Signals

    1993 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 2WD, MANUAL, 230, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, not-working

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  • Ford Ranger No Power To 85 On Fuel Pump Relay

    1993 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

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  • Ford Ranger Power Steering

    1993 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, whine

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 100, 000 MILES

    related to general, fuse-test

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to general, storage

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    1993 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

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