2006 Ford Ranger V6

2006 FORD RANGER
50,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHELLBACK1969
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I have a 06 ford ranger shortbed regular cab, and engine runs great, but everynow and then it just dies. sometimes it can start back up in 5 minutes, sometimes it takes 2 hours.
Feb 23, 2011 at 3:20 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it refuses to start don't wait for it to make up its mind-do below immediately to determine if its fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
Feb 23, 2011 at 4:36 AM
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