2.3 4cyl

Truck will stall immediately after starting. Unless I unplug MAF. Then it will run solid for a minute or two…until idle goes rough and then stalls out. Looking for advice. — Current Knowns: *KOEO Code Pass from Ford OBD1 scanner. *Engine smells like burnt rubber when trying to start, not like...

Hey there, I need some help understanding/deciding on a few things. I have a 93 with the 2.3, dual spark head. Bone stock as of posting. Now I'll be the first to admit I'm in a little over my head, but what I stand to gain is worth the effort. I'm looking to get a standalone ECU going as it...

Hello! I'm new here so I apologise if this was already covered, but I was looking into possible mods for a (gasoline) 2.3L I4 Ranger (5-speed automatic) from 2002? For context, I'm from Europe and the Ranger is currently a project car, has less than 80k miles, mechanically sound and just has...

Hey all, Recently got this XLT with a ruined wiring harness for a good deal. 1 owner vehicle in AZ so no rust other than surface. Currently in progress for carb swapping the 2.3. Parts list so far: Weber 32/36 Racer Walsh adapter Speedway motors distributor Gm hei module Pc-91 e coil Fuel...

Okay, so I probably need to go back and say what all has happened so far. We've replaced all the plugs, and wires. Someone unplugged the mafs and it took someone to not just recognize it but then find where it went. We replaced both coil packs. And after getting everything mixed up somehow we...

Hey there, I've got an 83' Ranger 2.3L 4x4 I'm restoring right now. I just had the timing belt, camshaft seal, front main seal, fuel filter, and a fresh oil change done. Ever since I got this work done, the truck has been idling high and when I shut the truck off, it continues to sputter and act...

As i said I'm not too comfortable with the plastic intake manifold, or the plastic valve cover. I looked around on here and some other forums and couldn't find anything about metal replacements. I was wondering if any of yall have found intake manifolds or valve covers that are metal. I'd...

Had overfilled my engine as a result of a stupid mistake, Pulled the plugs and holy mother were they bad. Replaced the first 4 (8 plug) and got a slight improvement, doing the other 4 today if i can manage to get them loose with the intake still on otherwise waiting for the intake gasket. Along...

So I have a 1988 Ford ranger XLT, it is a 5-speed two wheel drive 2.3 l with four plug head. So the problem I'm having is I had to get an exhaust manifold that didn't have any gr valve port because the EGR valve tube was completely broken and I could not find another one that was in a condition...

Hey there, I'm about to purchase a 83' Ranger 4x4 '4 Speed '2.3L setup, and I was wondering if the 1 Barrel carbs that came stock on these engines were reliable and easy to work on. I've never messed with a carb before, not on motorcycles or anything. Just wanted to know if they're a pain in...

Seems to have been gone through by a mechanic. Memphis, looks like, although the person writing the post doesn't seem to like that detail 👀...

Hello all, I'm currently in the middle of a distributed turbo 2.3 conversion from a 1988 Thunderbird Turbocoupe into my 1991 Ranger, which had the EDIS 2.3 stock. I am running into a bizarre issue where the fuel pressure is bleeding down after letting the fuel pump prime the engine. I have done...

Hi all, Recently I bought a new ICM. 'Cause the old one shows the fail code in the check engine alert. But watching the manual installation says the screws must be with 2.5 - 3.5 Nm of torque Many times trying to turn on engine with the new ICM (because this didn't), I realized the only thing...

Good evening. I would greatly appreciate a little insight into the swap that I am planning on. I currently have a 2000 Extended Cab 3.0L 4speed auto 2WD with a bad motor but a good body and interior. I also have a 1995 Extended Cab 2.3L 5speed manual 2wd with a good drive train but rough body...

OK! I'm new here, and new to the ranger/ford scene. Usually a GM person, but I do have a soft spot for early '90's and older Ford Pickups, so please be a dick if you must, but lets not drag on shall we. This is my 1990 2.3L Lima. Has the 5spd, no 4wd. Are the steps on the side factory/an extra...

Hey Guys, first post on this site and am excited to learn what other have done.! So i just kinda inherented my ex girls friends VERY 1st vehicle(so it means alot to her i guess.. idk lool) 1995 Ford Ranger 2.3l SOHC 5spd 3.73 2nd owner@115k. cool little pick up. perfect truck ..fromdude wrecks...

Hello, I have a 2003 Ford Ranger, with a 2.3 L cyl. I was wondering if a camper shell would be too heavy for these trucks? I know they are super underpowered and I was wondering what other people have done or think. Going uphill on the freeway I am sometimes only able to push 50-55 mph, but I...

My truck has a brand new in tank sending unit but my fuel guage doesn’t really work…some times I’ll start it up and BOOM it jumps right up but after about 3 minutes it has slowly made its way back down to empty. Not times it just downst move. I’ve checked connections and fuses but I am coming up...

Hey hey! I got a motor, transmission, and rear end ready to go into a 89-92 Ranger (2.3L 4CYL, 5 speed manual, 2WD). I'm in search of a straight body Ranger (89-92) with these specs with blown engine, bad transmission, etc. Any leads would be much appreciated! Western North Carolina area...

Hey y'all, As a result of the flooding earlier this week in Haywood County, NC, the electrical system of my '92 Ranger is done (and so is the truck). My mechanic (who rebuilt the engine) told me that if I wanted to do anything at this point, I could take the motor (2.3L 4CYL), transmission (5...