83 ford ranger 2.8L will start and run a minute then jusy die, what could cause it to do that

ZappaNut

• 960 Answers
• Posted on Nov 18, 2008

SOURCE: 1991 Ford Ranger died while driving. Didn't run out of gas so..?

Ford ignition modules are a common cause for failures like this.
First you should sit quietly and turn the ignition switch to ON (not START) and listen for the fuel pump ( a slight whirring and then it'll stop when the pressure is up).
If the fuel pump is pressurizing the system , maybe you should consider replacement of the fuel filter ( located on frame rail beneath the drivers side door). It could have clogged up and dropped the pressure enough to make your injector not fire properly.

The ignition module is on the distributor (little gray rectangular box with wire harness in it). They go just as you described... perfect one minute... dead the next.

Let me know if you need anything more.

SOURCE: ford ranger will not start

check your crankshaft sensor to see that its not got a broken wire

J.D. Browning

• 2760 Answers
• Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: My 1988 Ford Ranger misses while warming up.

COOLANT temp sensor

is bad not allowing engine to run enriched fuel

engine heats up enriched fuel is not needed

proof can be found in fault memory

SOURCE: 1990 Ford Ranger Stalling

if it were me I would start with the idle air controll sensor, this is a real humdinger on fords. also clean out your throtle body really good.

let me know

tepfy

SOURCE: Just bought a 1987 Ford Ranger 2.9liter v6. Truck

I recommend checking / replacing both the fuel and air filters. If one of them is clogged it will mess up the fuel/air mixture which could cause the truck to stall. I hope this helps you out.