2008 Engine Failure!!

[Savage Rules]

Hey guys... I'm new to the forum. I found this site looking for info on my ranger.

I see lots of posts for misfires... this might help.

I've got a 2008 3.0L Ranger with 8500km on it... it was towed to the dealer 2wks ago because of bad misfire & stalling. They changed my plugs, wires, coil, fuel injectors and finally told me my PCM was defective. 2 wks have now passed, they installed the new PCM (back ordered for 2wks)... it didn't fix the problem!!!

I've now been told that there has been a TSB issued by Ford due to pressed-in valve seats dropping out of the heads - this apparently causes compression problems and shows up as a misfire.

Hope this helps anybody out there... I'll keep you informed how it turns out... if Ford ever fixes it - they're telling me it'll be atleast another week for parts - that's customer service for you!

 

[Tedybear]

Well..and not to sound like a smart arse?

Least it's covered under the warr. Sounds more like the dealership is using a wheel barrel with parts to figure it out. I miss the 'good old days' when a shop had the suntune 'Scope' and used common sense. Got a problem with a misfire and stalling? Simple to check with a scope. Now and days it's 'hook up the scan tool' and play parts swap.

Seriously. Good luck and I hope they get things worked out for you!

S-