dturner0005
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- Dec 30, 2019
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- Location
- Bellville Illinois
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
I have a 1996 ford ranger xlt with the 2.3, it has developed an issue where when i hit a bump, the engine dies suddenly and then gets bump-started again. I know the engine dies because all the dummy lights on the gauge cluster turn on. I checked all my grounds for corrosion and they all turned up clean. I flipped around the relays in the engine bay and the same issue kept happening. I am thinking it has to do something with the ignition because if it was fuel it would sputter before dying but the engine just dies in a split second. Also when it starts back up the radio turns off as if i was starting it with the starter. I also checked all the fuses and tightened any connectors could get ahold of. Are there any suggestions on how to track down this issue? Thanks in advance