I have a 2001 Ford Ranger extra cab. v6, 3.0 auto. hard starting, rough idle and rough running. tried plugs and fuel filter, wires checked ok. suggested that i may a fuel pump. is this a job a DIY should attempt?

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it may be the fuel pump or even the fuel filter

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2006 ford ranger I change the spark plug wires filter air filter and it is still running rough without a check engine light on sounds to be a exhaust leak in front of the motor as well it just happened as...

An exhaust system leak could give the O2 Sensor
extra oxygen & cause the fuel injector timing to be
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2003 ford ranger edge regular cab 3.0 Liter 6 Cyl.. 2 problems...Replaced Plugs and wires. Truck idles rough (especially after running for awhile) and misses when driving. You can...

You state you changed plugs and wires - Do distributor cap & rotor? If not you should then set timing. That should cure hesitation (might change fuel filter also and run good fuel system cleaner through it)
Prob 2 - sounds like a u-joint or possible brake pad/rotor issue. Does the squeal only happen in mornings when cold? Sometimes after sitting overnight, rotors get condensation and when backing out they'll squeal/grind. Somethings to look at...

Feb 27, 2011 • 2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab

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My 2001 ford ranger is hard to start turn the key for 5 seconds let off turn again and starts right up let it sit for 15 to 29 min and hard to start again changed injectors plugs and coil pack runs better...

sounds like fuel pressure bleeding off. Bad fuel pump or bad pressure regulator on fuel rail. Can you hear pump run for 5 seconds when you turn key on? do this twice, 30 deconds apart and see if it starts ok.

Sep 24, 2010 • 2001 Ford Ranger Regular Cab

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My 2001 GMC Sonoma is idling rough, starts hard but when accelerates sounds good. I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, and now all the plugs and wires, but still rough?

Check for vacumn leaks ! Idle air compensator? clean throttle valve oppenings and air port opening,do you have check engine lite on,check EGR valve? Dirty fuel injectors ,bad pressure regulator?Check fuel pressure at fuel rail,at idle !

Sep 06, 2010 • 2001 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab

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01 ford ranger 4x4 4.0V6-- rough idle like it wants to cut off. loses power or studders under acceleration. struggles to get up to 55 or 60

I agree. Try replacing the spark plugs, install new spark plug wires, change the air filter, change the fuel filter, and test the battery and alternator. Run a bottle of fuel system cleaner and water remover through it. To replace the spark plugs you'll most likely have to go through the wheel wells cause of their hard accessibility from the top. The fuel filter is located on the inside of the frame on the driver's side. Hope this helps. God bless

Oct 22, 2009 • 2000 Ford Ranger SuperCab

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My 1996 Ford F150 4.9l 5spd. rough idle, poor drivability, stall

try replacing the throttle position sensor

Oct 21, 2009 • 1996 Ford F150 Regular Cab

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1990 ford ranger 2.3L running rough at idle and while driving

Hi check all the fuse. fi the fuse are ok . remove the coil pack and reverce if the cly missifire change replace the coil if not chage replace the electronic comtrol module ok.

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2003 Ford Ranger starts hard.

That sounds like it could be one of many things. Have you ever given the truck a tune up? I suggest the following things first.

New Air Filter
New Spark Plugs
New Plug Wires
Oil Change (and filter)

These are the basic necessities of an engine. Having a dirty air filter, or plugs that are firing weak can surely cause this problem. Try giving the truck a good old tune up and see how it starts then.

Aug 20, 2008 • 2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab

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You may have a bad idle control valve. If you want to replace fuel pump yourself you will have to remove bed of truck or fuel tank.

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Transmission can be missing certain gears and still function in other gears depending on which component failed in trans.
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Have you tried replacing the fuel filter? That sometimes is a cheap fix. It could be water in the tank also. That too will clog the filter. Try dosing it up with a can of "Sea Foam" and see what happens. before you go to expensive repairs.

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Car has been siting , try's to turn over (has half tank gas) and will not start , sounds like it's starving for gas

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