Dylswhitetruck97
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- Location
- Orleans, IN
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger xlt
- Transmission
- Manual
Hello Ranger gurus, I’m new to the forum and I’ve got some questions about my ‘97 Ranger. It’s a 2wd xlt 2.3L 5-speed. It’s my daily driver and runs fine for the most part, but has terrible throttle response. If I don’t carefully and slowly apply the throttle the engine will “cough” or stumble. It still seems to run ok at wot but feels a little sluggish. Has new plugs and wires, adequate fuel pressure, new fuel filter, just cleaned the maf sensor, just wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue as the truck is not very pleasant to shift through the gears. Gotta ease into the gas to avoid a short little misfire. Otherwise it idles fine and doesn’t misfire in the general sense. Will greatly appreciate feedback as I’ve just dealt with the issue for awhile