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1998 Ford Ranger not starting

Tiny
RANDY SHARP
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  • 1998 FORD RANGER
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 100,000 MILES
I have this 1998 ford ranger 2.5l motor it has the 2 plugs per cylinder. It was parked the other night and the next day I tried to start it and the starter would not engage, but when it did it made it hard to describe it was like a hard kick in the engine, so I got another starter for it because it did need a starter and it did need the starter but it still does not start and this truck always started and it kicks back too so I don't know what is going on with it does any one have a logical theory I would appreciate it.
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Monday, December 14th, 2015 AT 9:05 PM

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Tiny
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Try resetting security system if no manual look online. Make sure battery ends are clean. Then scan for codes.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 AT 5:38 AM
Tiny
RANDY SHARP
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I did scan for codes there are none
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 AT 9:00 PM
Tiny
RANDY SHARP
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But what would would you say why is the motor kicking back there are no codes
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 AT 9:02 PM
Tiny
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Did you reset security? What is fuel pressure check with a gauge. It can be a bunch of things causeing kick back, firing order wrong for one. See pic
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 AT 6:45 AM

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