1989 Ford Ranger

1989 FORD RANGER
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RICHARDWNLESLIEF
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Engine Performance problem
1989 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

The truck has been sitting for about 2 years, we have changed sparkplugs, and wires. The truck will sit and idle, a little rough, but once give gas it wants to die. It will not hardly go up hill, with it floored i can not get it to even go 30 mphs.
Dec 28, 2009 at 4:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump and fuel filter.And check the exhaust system.Comeback with some results.
Dec 28, 2009 at 6:14 PM
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