1986 Ford Ranger Stumped

130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SPIKEBARACUDDA
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The first things noticed were decreased powed and extremely reduced fuel mileage. Once on the freeway also noticed that once in a while it will hesitate. if givin full throttle it bogs down. Also when stopping at a light the truck idles sporatically and most the time will die. Also when stopping I noticed there was an odd smell (not gas or oil, or regular exhaust) Once it dies it usually takes a while to get it to start back up. I thought it might be an issue with the cats but upon checking the forward one i found there isnt even anything left in it. I dont know if maybe the back cat is now clogged or if I am way off on my ideas.
Nov 27, 2008 at 5:50 AM
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RANGERDANGER17
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is it carbuerated or fuel injected have you checked the air intake for clogs or changed the spark plugs and wires recently does it smell like something is on fire or burning
Nov 28, 2008 at 10:09 AM
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