2000 3.0 problem

[wrjacques]

2000 3.0 auto with 217000 miles. at 40-50 mph seems to surge, hesitate, or something. it doesnt do this when still accelerating only when trying to stay at certain mph. if i lift off gas pedal it stops. if i keep accelerating it stops. any suggestions as to what this could be is appreciated.

 

[Earl43P]

EGR.

Try disconnecting the vacuum line that goes to the EGR valve itself.
Drive it with that valve disconnected and the line plugged.

If that works, you probably need a new DPFE, especially if your is metal (replacement will be plastic). Roughly $45 part, available everywhere.

You may also have carbon blocking the EGR ports or a bad silicone line to the DPFE.
Those lines are high temp so don't use anything else; Ford sells that tubing.

Welcome to The Ranger Station!

 

[McCormack]

Yep, it sounds like the DPFE sensor might be bad, which is a common problem on the Ranger 3.0 engine.

 

[wrjacques]

thanks guys for the info. i will try it out this weekend and let u know if it worked.

 

[wrjacques]

finally got around to changing dpfe sensor. problem is fixed. thanks for the help

 

[McCormack]

Glad you got 'er fixed.