2000 Ford Ranger Won't Start in Cold

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SHANES
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Hi, I have a 2000 Ford Ranger with 62,000 mi. and the 3.0 liter v6. After a very cold night, about 20 degrees below 0 the truck won't start anymore. It ran fine the night before. I have tried starting fluid and I heated my garage to about 80 degrees to warm up the truck and it still won't fire. It turns over great but it just won't fire. Any help is much appreciated
Feb 20, 2006 at 6:31 AM
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MADDISON
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Try some gas line deicer,and I would never use starting fluid on a gas engine.You may have caused a much more serious problem.
Feb 20, 2006 at 6:49 AM

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Try gas line deicer. Do not use starting fluid on a gasoline engine, as it may cause more serious damage.

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A 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 owner reports the truck cranks but will not start after a night near 20 below zero, despite running fine the night before. Starting fluid and warming the garage did not help. The expert suggests trying gas line deicer and warns that starting fluid should not be used on a gas engine because it may have caused a more serious problem.

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