- Joined
- Jul 11, 2026
- Messages
- 1
- Points
- 1
- City
- Melbourne
- State - Country
- FL - USA
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Vehicle
- Ford Ranger
- Drive
- 2WD
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Total Lift
- 0
- Total Drop
- 0
- Tire Size
- Stock
Hey guys I'm at wits end. 97 ranger 2.3. The truck starts and then dies and then sometimes it stays running but runs rough. It's so intermittent. Idle will spike high for a while then instantly go back to spuddering. Cleaned Mass air,new IAC,new 02 sensors,cleaning the TB in a ultrasonic cleaner. Also checked for any vacuum leaks. Checked valve in EGR. Codes throw p1130, p1409, p1506, p0122, p1100. I have replaced and tested everything I can. So I'm leaning towards recessed valves. But no misfire code. Not sure what to do now.
