1998 Ford Ranger Engine surging

1998 FORD RANGER
183,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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MEKEO2
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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.
Jul 27, 2010 at 3:46 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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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
Thanks for donate
Jul 27, 2010 at 5:39 AM
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MEKEO2
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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?
Jul 27, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Fuel pressure first and pull a plug chcek gap for excessive wear. .o42-.046
Jul 28, 2010 at 6:25 AM
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