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.

  • Synchronizer Shaft For the Camshaft Position Sensor May Make Noise

    The synchronizer shaft for the camshaft position sensor can cause a loud squeak or chirping noise due to failure of the upper bushing. The noise may be erratic and is usually present when the engine is warm.

  • Rear Drum Brakes Grab, Lock when First Driving

    Moisture inside the rear brake drum assemblies can cause the rear drum brakes to grab, or lock when first driving. Inspect the rear brakes, replace the rear shoes as needed, and make any adjustments. The back side of the backing plate needs to be sealed where moisture can get into the drums to prevent this from recurring.

  • Camshaft Sensor Magnet May Damage Synchronizers

    The magnet for the camshaft position sensor may fall out of its mount and damage the synchronizers. This causes long crank times when starting the engine and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. If this happens, both the magnets and the synchronizers need to be replaced.

  • Buzzing Type Noise From Upper Engine Area

    A buzzing type noise may be noted from upper engine area at about 1900 RPM, under light acceleration. Our technicians tell us this can be caused by loose ignition coil bracket bolts. Coil bracket bolts should be checked for the correct torque before further diagnoses is performed.

  • Reseal engine if oil leaks from gaskets/seals

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

1997 Questions and Answers

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 122, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 150, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 200, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 165, 345 MILES

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  • Ford Ranger Code P0709

    1997 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 33, 888 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, light

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, MANUAL, 169, 700 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 54, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER

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    1997 FORD RANGER

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 118, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 122, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER

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    1997 FORD RANGER

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 178, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 15, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working

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  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger P1443

    1997 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 137, 345 MILES

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion, bolt, torque

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    1997 FORD RANGER

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  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger Radiator

    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, drain-plug

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    1997 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 105, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

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    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to tires, replace-remove

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  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger Right Turn Signal

    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

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  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger Scan Tool Code P0304

    1997 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 170, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have changed the plugs, wires, coils, crank sensor, cam sensor, MAF, rebuilt injectors, and I still get the P0304 error code. (Check engine light comes on and flashes) Runs well until de..

  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger Service Engine Light

    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

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  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger Some Kind Of Sensor?

    1997 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 79, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, reverse-light, fuse

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  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger Temp Sensor

    1997 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 175, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, housing

    I just got this truck, some one had started trying to fix it, but just messed it up. I had to replace the upper and lower intake gaskets, waterpump, and thermostat. My problem is The plug was cu..

  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger Truck Bed Repair

    1997 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 50, 153 MILES

    related to body, bed, replace-remove

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  • Ford Ranger Turn Signal Flasher Wiring

    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, flasher

    Electrical problem 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual n/a miles Where exactly is the turn signal flasher located? I've heard it's under the steering column, I've looked, but don't see it. I'm talki..

  • Ford Ranger 1997 Ford Ranger Wipers, Dome Light, Glove Box Light...

    1997 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 700 MILES

    related to interior, glove-box, light

    97 Ford Ranger Super Cab 4.0L V6 4WD I recently got the exact same problem as "guitar42" outlined in http://www.2carpros.com/forum/1997-ford-ranger--interior-lighting-vt112333.html All sym..

  • Ford Ranger 97 Ranger Has A High Pitched Squeal

    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to general, noises, squeal

    Ford Ranger 1997, 76000, 2WD 3.0L V6. After startup and a few minutes running a squeaking starts coming from the engine compartment. When I hit the gas the sound increases to a high pitched sque..

  • Ford Ranger 97 Ranger Hum & Increased Idle When Fan Is On

    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to general, noises, hum

    Ford Ranger, 1997, 113,000 miles, V6 4.0L When I turn on the blower, either heat or A/C, every 10 seconds or so the idle will increase. If I'm at a stop light when this happens, it will c..

  • Ford Ranger 97 Ranger Oil Pressure Gage Drops Engine Dies

    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, oil-pressure

    I have a 1997 Ford ranger with the 2.3l 4 cylinder engine. I have about 165,000 miles and while I was driving the oil gage wich had been fluttering for about a week now droped down to nothing and t..

  • Ford Ranger 97 Ranger Universal Joint Replacement

    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to suspension, spindle, replace-remove

    1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 3.0 liter engine, 120,000 miles. The front axle universal joints are shot and need replacement. The passenger side has 2 joints; the driver side has 1. According to both the..

  • Ford Ranger Need Help With '97 Ford Ranger Dome Light.

    1997 FORD RANGER

    related to interior, dome-light

    My dome light in my 1997 Ford ranger xlt reg cab has just recently started acting up. It sometimes wont turn off right away (like a delay while i'm driving, sometimes lasting 10+ minutes) and somet..

  • Ford Ranger Turn Signals And Flasher Help Needed.

    FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, flasher

    1997 Ford Ranger 85,000 miles-My turn signals went out and I replaced the blue relay box(which I was told is the flasher for the turn signals) and still no luck. Both side still do not work.[/B] ..

  • Ford Ranger Lost Coolant And Getting Fog Inside Windshield

    1997 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 465, 000 MILES

    related to body, windshield, leak

    I bet I get a couple responses telling me I need to get a new truck with the miles I have but it runs good. Problem, for several years I smelled coolant when I turned on the heater, but I waited t..

  • Ford Ranger Cranks Fine But Will Not Start, Fuel Pump Relay Clicks...

    1997 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 121, 950 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

    I was driving my truck the other day and all of a sudden I began to lose power until it came to a complete stop. I tried turning the key to start and it just cranks over but never starts. The cran..

  • Ford Ranger Power Steering Pump Removal

    1997 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 125, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump, replace-remove

    I am trying to remove the power steering pump as, alas, it has gone out. I am a decent mechanic, but I cannot figure out why the pullet shaft has an allen set screw in the end of it. I cannot get..

  • Ford Ranger Questions And Information

    1997 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 162, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, strut

    What is this strut for and what does it do? What is this box with the caps for and can it affect the running of the truck? I didn't see anyway to attach pictures so I sent them through your Fac..

  • Ford Ranger Taillights Blowing Fuses

    1997 FORD RANGER, 127, 345 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, fuse

    Taillights keep blowing fuses. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 1:39 AM ..

  • Ford Ranger Turn Signal Light Show When Pressing Brakes, Headlamps...

    1997 FORD RANGER, 4.3L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 250, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    Just started yesterday. Turn signals work and bulbs flash on left and right just fine by themselves. If you press the brake while a turn signal is on the flash accelerates, the rear turn signals ..

  • Ford Ranger Turn Signal And Hazard Lights Do Not Work

    1997 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 191, 000 MILES

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

    Hello, I just replaced my multi-functional switch “it’s brand new” and I still don’t have my turn signals or hazards. I also replaced my flasher relay and swapped out brand new fuses. I onl..

  • Ford Ranger Water Pump Pulley Bolts

    1997 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 162, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, pulley, replace-remove

    What direction do the water pump pulley bolts loosen clockwise or counter clockwise. I know stupid question. I don’t remember. I need to replace the plastic fan. @media(max-width: 960px) { .ad..

  • Ford Ranger Wiper Motor

    1997 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 153, 789 MILES

    related to body, wiper, motor

    I have voltage to the motor but nothing happens. New motor. I connect it straight to the battery and it works. No matter what position the switch is in I have voltage to every wire (6 pin) except wh..

  • Ford Ranger Wiper Relays

    1997 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 113, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, relay, location

    Hello, I just bought this truck, and the wipers have stopped working. I am overseas military and took it to a mechanic, who replaced the wiper motor and then charged me $ 400.00 after he could no..

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