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1997 Ford Ranger Poor Gas Mileage

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EDEVART
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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Mileage: 170000

I have had a consistent gas mileage in my truck of 300-350 miles per tank. Suddenly, the truck is only getting around 225-260 miles per tank. The difference is remarkable. Otherwise the truck seems to be running fine. The 'Check Engine' light is on, but so far I've ignored it, as the 'check engine' light has been on for the most part of the ten years I've owned this truck. HELP!
Aug 22, 2006 at 6:11 AM
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MIKEYBDMAN
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[quote:daa2a60870="edevart"]1997 Ford Ranger XLT Mileage: 170000

I have had a consistent gas mileage in my truck of 300-350 miles per tank. Suddenly, the truck is only getting around 225-260 miles per tank. The difference is remarkable. Otherwise the truck seems to be running fine. The 'Check Engine' light is on, but so far I've ignored it, as the 'check engine' light has been on for the most part of the ten years I've owned this truck. HELP![/quote:daa2a60870]

time to stop ignoring. Take the truck to an autoparts store and have them read the code. Or by now, codes.
Aug 22, 2006 at 10:08 AM
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Stop ignoring the check engine light. Have the diagnostic trouble codes read at an auto parts store or with a code reader, then address the stored faults related to the sudden drop in fuel mileage.

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The owner of a 1997 Ford Ranger XLT with about 170,000 miles reports fuel range falling from 300-350 miles per tank to about 225-260, while the truck otherwise seems to run fine. The check engine light has been on for most of the ten years of ownership and was ignored. The expert advises having the codes read rather than continuing to ignore the light.

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