2002 Ford Ranger Rough Starts and Less Power...

145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DREWGLENN04
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My truck takes longer to fire than it should. It will turn over for about 7-8 seconds before it finally fires up. I have also noticed a loss of power when going up hills...it's like I push the gas pedal down but nothing happens. I was told it was my fuel pump by a guy so I bought one but haven't installed it yet. Could it be something more simple such as a fuel filter? I have had the truck for almost 3 years and I don't think it has ever been changed...nor the air filter.
Nov 16, 2009 at 1:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It wouldn't hurt to replace the fuel filter. You may want to check fuel pressure before replacing the pump. It's an expensive part and a pain to replace. Also. have you checked the catylatic converter to see if it is plugging?

Let me know.

Also, here is a How To for checking fuel pressure. You will need a fuel pressure gauge, but most parts stores will lend or rent them.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Joe
Dec 2, 2009 at 2:26 AM
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