1997 Ford Ranger starting

Tiny
TONY F
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  • 1997 FORD RANGER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 147,000 MILES
RPM fluctuates up and down when trying to crank, after several times it may crank and run or go dead, it does this several times before it will stay cranked
Monday, January 19th, 2015 AT 5:49 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,755 POSTS
Looping in the idle speed is usually caused by a bad idle air control solenoid (IAC). Also, vacuum leaks can also be a cause. Have you checked those? If the check engine light is on, have you scanned the computer?
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 AT 5:01 AM

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