2001 Ford Ranger No Start After Water

CECILBELLE

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Ford Ranger, 2001, 70,000 miles. Slipped off boat ramp and back of truck was underwater. After being towed out, truck started and water blew out of exhaust but then died. Started momentarily and smoke came from exhaust and now it will not start.

Nov 25, 2006 at 4:09 PM

BRUCE HUNT

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Well I would say that more of the truck fell in to the water than the rear end and would I be right?

I should be able to back a truck or car down in to the water and as long as the intake does not suck in water the vehicle should be fine. I wholey doubt there is water in the tank and even if there were it should not manifest itself that quickly.

Nov 26, 2006 at 2:19 AM

STRAILER

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Thanks bruce, you are right it would difficult for water to enter the fuel vapor managment system. Lets check the basics, Fuel pump pressure, ignition spark. Please let me know. :D :D

Nov 26, 2006 at 7:24 AM

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Check fuel pump pressure and ignition spark. Water is unlikely to have entered the fuel tank quickly enough to cause the no-start.

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A 2001 Ford Ranger with 70,000 miles slipped off a boat ramp and the rear was submerged. After towing, it started, blew water from the exhaust, died, briefly restarted with exhaust smoke, and then would not start. Experts said water was unlikely to enter the fuel tank or vapor system that quickly and recommended checking fuel pump pressure and ignition spark.

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