1997 ranger 2wd 3.0l v6 automatic

[Joshuaddoyle89]

my check engine light was on but it was running ok til the other day it started skaking in the engine and seemed to have lost power. I took it to autozone and had them read the codes. cam shaft positioning sensor and bank 1 bank 2 combustion too lean. I changed the cam shaft synchronizer and the cam shaft positioning sensor the maf sensor and the fuel filter. its running better but still a lil shaking not as bad. I had the battery unplugged while working on it and plugged it back in. I took it to the gas station and put premium gas in it to see if the issue was bad gas. on the way home the check engine light was flashing at 50 mph but under 50mph it would just stay on constant. Anybody have any suggestions please email me joshuaddoyle89@gmail.com. any help would be appreciated.

 

[97RangerXLT]

You probably have vacuum leak somewhere. While the engine is running, Get some carb cleaner and spray it around the engine so that the mist/fumes get sucked into the leak. If the engine idle improves, that area is where the vacuum leak is.

Common areas to look at are the brake booster hose and where it attaches, pcv valve, and pretty much any vacuum hose.

AJ

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[Joshuaddoyle89]

ill check to see if its a vacuum leak. thanks. but now my check engine lights flashing at 40 mph and its making a coughing noise when going up the mountain?

 

[97RangerXLT]

Pull the codes again and post the actual codes here. it will help narrow down your issues.

AJ