2001 Ford Ranger 4 0 Liter V6 Reason Engine Will Over 3000 Rpms Put Park Push

2001 FORD RANGER
140,000 MILES
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my ranger is a 4.0 liter v6, for some reason the engine will not go over 3000 rpms, i put it in park push the gas pedal and it stops at 3000 rpms almost like its governed!!!! Any suggestions!
Jan 7, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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It could be a couple things, mass air flow sensor, MAP sensor, TPS... Has the check engine light come on?
Jan 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM
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