Intermittent Starting

jjfoley · 10-05-2006, 02:34 AM

I have a '95 Ranger XLT 3.0L which I generally like. However, every once in a while it refuses to start. It cranks fine, but seems like it's starving for fuel- like there's an airlock. If I let it sit for 30+ minutes, it cranks right up. Runs fine once it starts. I've replaced the in-tank fuel pump and the fuel filter- didn't help. Any ideas?

Joe

Ford4x4Chik27 · 10-05-2006, 06:42 AM

Have you done a tune up? Could be spark related

jjfoley · 10-05-2006, 11:17 PM

Unfortunately, yes. Had the problem before and after my last tune-up. I'm going to see if one of the local auto parts stores will check my computer for errors.

Thanks for the feedback though!!

bobcat5544 · 10-06-2006, 12:02 AM

There are a lot of things that could be cuaseing your problem, but I should be able to help you figure it out
To start off do you have or know if there is a factory or aftermarket alarm on the truck.
When you have this problem have you checked to see if there is spark and if the fuel injectors are spraying fuel

10-05-2006, 02:34 AM	#1
jjfoley Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Intermittent Starting I have a '95 Ranger XLT 3.0L which I generally like. However, every once in a while it refuses to start. It cranks fine, but seems like it's starving for fuel- like there's an airlock. If I let it sit for 30+ minutes, it cranks right up. Runs fine once it starts. I've replaced the in-tank fuel pump and the fuel filter- didn't help. Any ideas? Joe

10-05-2006, 06:42 AM	#2
Ford4x4Chik27 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sac-Town, Cali Posts: 1,585	Have you done a tune up? Could be spark related __________________ '93 Isuzu Amigo, Toyota Axles/Tcase/Drivelines, 35" MTR's '01 Pathfinder, making a huge effort to keep it stock, since it's my DD

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10-05-2006, 11:17 PM	#3
jjfoley Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Unfortunately, yes. Had the problem before and after my last tune-up. I'm going to see if one of the local auto parts stores will check my computer for errors. Thanks for the feedback though!!

10-06-2006, 12:02 AM	#4
bobcat5544 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 27	There are a lot of things that could be cuaseing your problem, but I should be able to help you figure it out To start off do you have or know if there is a factory or aftermarket alarm on the truck. When you have this problem have you checked to see if there is spark and if the fuel injectors are spraying fuel