WackoRanger
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- Jan 31, 2023
- Messages
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- Location
- Wisconsin
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
Hello,
We've been having all sorts of troubles with this Ford Ranger we bought as a small project a few months ago. So far, we've replaced the engine after discovering the original had junk piston rings when we were trying to replace the heads and we've taken it to a mechanic who did nothing but sit on it for 2 months only replacing the O2 sensors. On the new engine, we also did an EGR delete and I don't think that matches all of the symptoms we're having.
Now, we've just got it back in the garage from the mechanic after forcing them to give it to us after a very long 2 mile drive. When we were on our way back, the truck seemed to stall as soon as any throttle was given to it. Sometimes, it could handle the smallest bit of throttle to get it above 10mph, but most of the time we were cursing at a solid 5mph. Every once and while, it would backfire, but it was never sustained for a long time. Before we took it to the mechanic, it had crossed spark plug wires and 3 separate misfires. I've just checked the error codes that it's spitting out and there's so many of them I'm not really quite sure where to start.
So far, we've got:
Active:
P1445: EVAP Purge Valve High Input
P0171: System too lean (Bank 1)
P0174: System too lean (Bank 2)
Pending (I don't really know what makes these different, but this is how my reader presents the codes):
P1130: Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch – Adaptive Fuel Limit – Bank No. 1
P1131: Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch – Sensor Indicates Lean – Bank No. 1
P1150: Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch – Adaptive Fuel Limit – Bank No. 2
P1151: Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch – Sensor Indicates Lean – Bank No. 2
Ordinarily, I would start at the O2 sensors, but seeing as they've just been replaced, I don't think that's the real suspect. One of the problems we've had was the Camshaft Position Sensor disintegrating and causing the synchronizer to fail. As far as I can tell, it's been installed properly and I would hope (although I don't know for certain) that the mechanic checked the installation of the synchronizer and camshaft position sensor. I should also mention that the engine was dropped due to the harbor freight stand failing (only about 3 feet) but there was no major damage to anything besides the camshaft position sensor and a transmission mounting point which was welded back together.
Anyways, if someone out there has any ideas, please let us know!!
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WackoRanger
We've been having all sorts of troubles with this Ford Ranger we bought as a small project a few months ago. So far, we've replaced the engine after discovering the original had junk piston rings when we were trying to replace the heads and we've taken it to a mechanic who did nothing but sit on it for 2 months only replacing the O2 sensors. On the new engine, we also did an EGR delete and I don't think that matches all of the symptoms we're having.
Now, we've just got it back in the garage from the mechanic after forcing them to give it to us after a very long 2 mile drive. When we were on our way back, the truck seemed to stall as soon as any throttle was given to it. Sometimes, it could handle the smallest bit of throttle to get it above 10mph, but most of the time we were cursing at a solid 5mph. Every once and while, it would backfire, but it was never sustained for a long time. Before we took it to the mechanic, it had crossed spark plug wires and 3 separate misfires. I've just checked the error codes that it's spitting out and there's so many of them I'm not really quite sure where to start.
So far, we've got:
Active:
P1445: EVAP Purge Valve High Input
P0171: System too lean (Bank 1)
P0174: System too lean (Bank 2)
Pending (I don't really know what makes these different, but this is how my reader presents the codes):
P1130: Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch – Adaptive Fuel Limit – Bank No. 1
P1131: Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch – Sensor Indicates Lean – Bank No. 1
P1150: Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch – Adaptive Fuel Limit – Bank No. 2
P1151: Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch – Sensor Indicates Lean – Bank No. 2
Ordinarily, I would start at the O2 sensors, but seeing as they've just been replaced, I don't think that's the real suspect. One of the problems we've had was the Camshaft Position Sensor disintegrating and causing the synchronizer to fail. As far as I can tell, it's been installed properly and I would hope (although I don't know for certain) that the mechanic checked the installation of the synchronizer and camshaft position sensor. I should also mention that the engine was dropped due to the harbor freight stand failing (only about 3 feet) but there was no major damage to anything besides the camshaft position sensor and a transmission mounting point which was welded back together.
Anyways, if someone out there has any ideas, please let us know!!
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WackoRanger