hard starting

2002 FORD RANGER
100,265 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KANGSGT3
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It takes 30 sec. or more to start.Then when it does try to start it chokes coughs and sputters.Then picks up & goes. The mechanics I had looking at it said it was the fuel damptner/ fuel regulater. It cost me $398.00 to buy & $150.00 to have it put on.It still didn't fix it. They said that the fuel pressure was good & they were stumped. There is no check engine light.If I cycle the key 3 or 4 times,it starts easyer. I don't have any money right now. Could you help PLEASE? Thak you.
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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RANGERDANGER17
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when you turn the key you should here the fuel pump prime if it is not priming the pump is bad

try some fuel injector cleaner

and try the mass air flow sensor they get dirty and need cleaning
Feb 22, 2009 at 6:05 AM
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KANGSGT3
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I have already ran several cans of SEAFOAM through the fuel system. It helps with fuel mileage but not with start up. I had already had cleaned the mass air flow sensor.I have also replaced the fuel filter. And yes I can hear the fuel pump run for about 3 sec.Sorry about getting back to you so late,but I'm in the military & I am gone quite abit & so I don't have a lot of time to work on my own veh.In march of 2008 I had problems with the cooling system. I had to replace the cooling sensor for the computer & the thermastat.Could this have anything to do with it? If not, any other ideas?
Mar 5, 2009 at 11:57 AM
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