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1998 Ford Ranger Engine surging

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 183,000 MILES
Have a 3.0 liter V-6 that stutters when little throttle input is applied at any speed but is most obvious under 20mph. Replaced fuel filter and put injector cleaner in fuel with no change.
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 AT 10:46 AM

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Tiny
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Hi
Has fuel pressure been checked? 56-72 psi. How recent is tune ie. Plugs ect? Check engine light on?
Let me know
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 AT 12:39 PM
Tiny
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Have not checked fuel pressure, I know a tune up was done about 50,000 miles ago. No check engine light. Which order should I check all this stuff?
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 AT 6:07 PM
Tiny
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Fuel pressure first and pull a plug chcek gap for excessive wear..O42-.046
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 AT 1:25 PM

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