1995 Ford Ranger intermittent starting issue FIXED!
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Was having intermittent starting issues on my 1995 Ford Ranger. I threw parts at it for a while, then finally resolved the issue with a short piece of wire. I'm posting this video because the problem seems a little more common than it should be and I hope I can help others with the same issue. It's a departure from my usual videos, but there's more to life than shooting, and ranting I guess. :-)
Just had someone that saw my video go one step further and really give you a good look at what you can do to fix this issue. Please go watch and like this video.
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Did you think 10 years after he made this video you'd still be helping people? Thank you for the video
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I have a 1995 Ranger and had the same problem after changing the fuel pump and relay. Thanks for your help. Followed your instruction and been starting great ever since. Save me a shop visit and no telling how much in repair.
Had This problem for 2 years but only in the summer. I could let my 1995 Ford Explorer sit for 10 minutes then it would usually start.I took it to the dealer and they said it was definitely the fuel pump (they wanted $950 to change it) I said no thanks , it has to be the relay , replaced that. It worked for 3 months ,then I really got suck , It wouldn't start jump or anything , so I had it towed home.Long story short, it would start once and that's it . So I had Big O change the fuel pump. Went to pick it up and it wouldn't start. They traced the problem to a broken wire under the relay, But recommended I change the whole fuse box!WHAT? So YOU Are Much Smarter Than The Ford Dealer Mechanics And The Big O Mechanics!!! THANKS !
I'm having the same issue with 94 Ranger 4x4, 4.0 V6 and this looks like it could be the problem. Whether it is or not, I want to thank you (after going through a lot of time consuming trouble shooting procedures) for taking the time to make and post a video and to save hundreds of other people from having to go through all the same trouble you did. Good luck to you in this life and the next. Ken
+k3n c Thanks so much for the kind words Ken. I had no idea when I did this video that so many people would find it of some use. Health and happiness to you and yours. Neil
Saved my ass was late a night didn't have the funds for a tow was cold as hell out only 27* watched this now I'm back on the road
Thanks
I have a 94 ranger and it was having this same issue, so glad you put out this video! It was an easy fix that didn't cost me any money! You are the man sir.
I have a 2000 Ford Windstar van with an intermittent start issue. If it fails to start in a quiet place you can actually hear that the fuel pump does NOT kick on when it fails to start. Issue has been to try to teach the main driver (the wife) what to listen for and give me the data. Typically you can turn the ignition on and off a few times (it cranks over fine of course) and then if you can hear the pump kick in it will start right up. I knew that it had to be something silly like this, as the pump pressure was fine and I had checked the relay and all the wiring between the relay and pump. It just did not not make sense. It is so intermittent that it was almost impossible to diagnose. This video makes PERFECT sense this Guy is a freaking genius LOL
I have struggled with the no start issue for a year. This last month it got worse. It took me 2 minutes to rig up a wire as per your suggestion and hasn't failed since. This is my best youtube diy success story yet!
Thanks for taking time to leave some kind words and let me know it helped. Glad you're back to predictable starting.
Really happy to hear the video helped you Alex. The 2.3 is one of the best motors Ford ever put into anything. Thanks for the view and comment. Over 300k on your Ranger, that's pretty impressive man. 99% of fixes are simple things, it's just not simple to find them most of the time. If I had all of the money I've spent on parts that did not need replaced over the years I'd take a nice vacation. :-) Again, glad the video helped and thanks for sharing the comment.
Thank you Neil. 7 years later your knowledge helps
I have av92 ranger.. had the same problem..changed the relay...worked.. then came back after a little while.. changed the fuel pump and filter.. right after that it didnt start.. tried forever until it drained the battery.. ended up wiggling the entire fuse box where the relays are and got it started.. ill also run the wire!! Way to go buddy.. im also going to try running my truck on vapor.. keep you all updated.. fyi: I have 325 thousand miles on my baby!!! Runs great.. just rebuilt my front end too!!.. its a 4.0 4x4 dana 35 front end!! Just need to change to manul locking hubs!!
8 yrs later n still a life saver... thanks for the video Neil
Appreciate the view, comment, and kind words. Lots of Rangers still out there on the road. Pretty solid rigs other than the grounding issues and distributor issues. Glad the vid was of some help to you.
Thanx! Wow! 11 years and you still read comments? God bless you. My 02 Ranger is doing this. I will check the fuel pump relay circuit first. Thanx again. :)
Thanks for the view and kind words. I sold that truck 10 years ago ,but left the video up just because it seemed like a way more common issue than it should be. I still check in on my channel once in a while and try to respond simply because it feels good to know you helped someone you never met fix something that really bugged you. Hope you get your rig sorted.
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Thanks so much for the feedback. I saw where I was not the only one having this issue and finally fixing it I wanted to share what I did in hopes of saving people money on parts and frustration. I hope you guys can get your son's truck running right. This fix is still working to this day with no issues.
I'll be looking into this fix soon. I have 2001 3.0L V6, 107K Today was the first time I had a problem. Engine was warm. I made a quick stop, come back and the engine cranked good and would start, sort of, but it never reached idle speed, maybe only get to 100-200 RPM for a few seconds and then shut off. I tried startomg it a couple of times over the course of abt 45 min., then it started and ran well and I drove home. Mahalo.
I'm reading the comments and it looks like you've saved a lot of people from losing their minds, including me. I've had the exact same problem since January and found your video yesterday just as I was about to replace the ignition switch, clutch position switch etc.etc. I'd already replaced every relay I could find that might be the culprit. I don't know where you're located but I feel like throwing you a party of some sort. THANK YOU for taking the time to make a video and share this information.
Really appreciate the kind words man. I've taken a lot from the youtube talent pool and am happy a video I made as an after-thought has helped so many people. I love to party... if partying means taking naps and being in bed by 10pm. :-) Glad the video was of some help.
Thanks Cokeman. Electrical gremlins can really make you doubt yourself. Bless you too brother.
Thanks Neil. My son called on the road (or the side of the road) with the same problem. Like you, I suspected the ignition switch. My intent was to google and text him a picture of the switch. I came across your video, and just messing with the relays got it work. This happened a couple weeks ago, and at the time we verified we had spark and fuel, then out of the blue it just started working. When he gets home I'll verify the integrity of the wires, and connectors, but thought you'd like to know your video got him quickly back up and running.
+derek poertner Thanks so much for the view and for taking time out to let me know it was of some help to you guys. Glad your son was able to get home and hope you can fix the issue.
I have been having problems with my Ranger for over a year. Replaced a lot of parts and dumped a lot of money into it. I was getting ready to buy a new truck until now. I ran into another guy at a quick stop who was having the same problem. He said it will start again eventually. His Ranger was a 96. Thank you for posting!!!! I am hoping to get at least another 5-10 years out of my truck.
Your video saved my ass truck broke down on me it's 27* out side miles from anywhere no money for a tow home watched you video and fixed my truck only had to still the fog light wire to fix it
Thank you soooooo much
Thanks for taking time out to comment and for the kind words. Really glad the video helped out and that you got home.
Amazing that my 95 had the exact same problem, down to the loose ground pin. Fixed and starts every time. Saved me serious money and time. Thanks Neil.....
were did you purchase the grounding pins, my 95 b2300 needs a couple replaced. This problem is common on this truck.
My intermittent starting problem in the equivalent Mazda B3000 proved to be a couple-dollar relay controlling the fuel pump. At the most inconvenient times it would decide to not operate when switched, leaving the fuel pump unenergized. The engine would turn over and over and over, but with no fuel, it wasn't going anywhere. I had it towed home and to shops multiple times after which it would not always show the bad behavior. If it did, the shop would always find something to replace, but I--finally--noticed when it worked normally that I could detect the faint whir of the fuel pump when the ignition switch was turned to the ON position, before proceeding to START. I learned that if I didn't hear that whir, it was never going to start. That ultimately led me to the replace the relay, after which no problem with it again, ever.
If anybody finds themselves having similar problems I highly recommend using this fellas method. worked for me!!!!
Your video saved my bacon on my '94 Ranger. My mechanic friend couldn't believe it and probably would've started with the fuel pump! Thanks!
Jeff Armstrong glad I could help if I did. Hope you and yours are safe and dry.
I have a 95 ranger and intermittent starting issue. I would sit and re-try, sometimes she would start after 2 minutes and sometimes it would be a half hour or longer and then it would start. Amazing that this fixed the problem. Thank you !
No promises, but it did indeed fix mine. Thanks for the view and comment. Hope it works for you.
Watchmen-Nehemiah 4:ex .
I am giving dad is in ö, 20
man , i tossed a fuel pump a ignition module spark plugs ignition coils crank senssor , and then your video . grounded that sun of a B and boom , brand new ford . cant believe i dint think of that u are a herro my man
after taking off the bed, changing the pump and changing the relay fuse, I finally found this video. I don't think my connection is as bad as your's was, but it was definitely the same issue. One of these days I'm sure I'll have to rewire, but for now jiggling the power distribution box a bit and pulling out and putting back in the relay, I haven't had any issues since.
Hate you had to fight with your Ranger, but glad the video was of some belated help. Thanks for the view and comment and I hope your rig continues acting right.
Still helping people thank you . Got a old truck for my son and trying to get it going and has the same problem . Will try this fix sounds exactly the same as what mine is doing .
Thanks for the view and comment. Hope it works for you.
Thank you. This video solved my problem 100%. I was having all the same problems and i took an old battery cable and followed your exact plan and it worked perfectly for me.
This really work! My very dependable 97 Ford Explorer finally started giving me an issue. Did not want to start on me last night but this fixed it. Thank so much you save me money and time. Your the best!
Really appreciate the view, comment, and kind words. Glad I was of some help.
With over a quarter million views, you must have the same problems as me and my 94 Ranger 3.0l. Seems to be alot of fords problems with this many visits. Kudos to you fella for making this video, thank you.
Does seem like a lot of Fords from the 90's with grounding issues.
I've got a '92 Ranger...and if you ever get the gumption to investigate your negative battery cable, pull it completely off the truck -- WITHOUT cutting it; it is possible, I've done it -- and ask yourself: Why on Earth would any engineer make a cable that could corrode from dust, dirt, cold weather, and water, and spider that wire: A) Through a harness connector that feeds all your system grounds; B) Is a frame-to-battery ground; and C) Is the return side of your starting circuit?!?
Because, let me tell you, that is EXACTLY what I found after deciding to redo my negative battery cable (pursuant to good maintainence procedures). I swear....sometimes Ford really has no idea what their engineers are thinking.
About every week or so my ranger decides it doesn't want to start. Replaced the cam sensor like you and started for a week until I was leaving work one day. Oddly it always seems to give me problems after work when its hot out and I just want to go home. But anyways your vid gave me some hope to keep trying.
Thanks so much for the view, comment, and happy ending. Glad the video was helpful. I've had quite a few thank you's sent my way since posting this, and really it was the least I could do after all of the great videos I've watched that helped me through the years.
This comment actually belonged to me (wrong account earlier, sorry for the confusion). I'll be looking into this fix soon. I have a 2001 3.0L VG, 107K. Today was the first time I had a problem. Engine was warm. I made a quick stop, come back and the engine cranked good and would start, sort of, but it never reached idle speed, maybe only get to 100-200 RPM for a few seconds and then shut off. I tried starting it a couple of times over the course of abt 45 min, then it started and ran well and I drove home. Mahalo.
+Rick Vincent Since this a very intermittent problem, I am now carrying a piece of wire and a fuse box (under the hood) diagram in my truck, in case it happens again.
Neil, this really worked. I was having intermittent no start condition for over a year, 1996 ford ranger 4.0 2wd super cab. Also rough idle and sometimes stalled when parked for 30 minutes or more after it warmed up, and tried to start while still warm. Anyway, I applied your fix (I also soldered a wire to the 85 terminal of the relay, and hooked other end to ground on the body under hood), and it worked extremely well, both problems solved. Many thanks for diagnosing this problem and sharing your method with us.
+Leonard Gralnik Thanks so much for the view and comment. Really am sorry it took me so long to respond. It has been crazy for me the last several months and my browser did not like the new layout on RUclips. Glad the video was of some help and that your rig fixed.
1997 Mazda B-4000SE 4.0L V6 here ( same as a Ford Ranger XLT) - mine suddenly one morning after using all day before would NOT START (it's happened before a few times), cranked like nuts, no "fire". What did I find? It was the F'ing Fuel Pump Inertia "collision" switch mounted on the passenger side inside the firewall. No truck impacts, no bumps, no anything that should have tripped that Inertia "collision" switch!! Fuel pump is fine! Beware Boys, ALWAYS ALWAYS check that damn Inertia "collision" switch FIRST on ANY Ranger or Mazda B-Series!! A kick of a foot, a package you have on the floor bumping it, could easily trip it! Push the button down to reset and GO!
This has been driving me nuts for the last two years, and then I finally took it somewhere that was able to figure this out. I wish I had found this video before I paid them to do it!
I have a 1995 ranger XLT 4.0 v6 2wd
been having the intermittent staying issue now for almost eight months. replaced everything you did except the cps. I did bitty one and was planning to replace it. Thank you for posting this video. I did it and it works like a charm!
Its always wise to take the 3 ground wires 1) firewall, 2) drivers side inner fender, and 3) radiator support ... and remove, sand them up, and re-attach them as ground wires (especially after years will create problems). Worked on 99 Ranger and it would die and then need to have the key turned off and then re=started immediately just going around the block once. After removing the snap connector on a bunch of under hood spots and removing ECU and squirting electrical cleaner on all the connectors and pushing them in and out 3 times, to get rid of corrosion, that didn't work, swapping relays to the ECU relay didn't work, but making the ground connectors shiny again did work, drove it around the block 4 times without dying. Truck now has different problems but, someone might consider doing as I have and see if it helps. Did relieve the fuel line shrader valve and worked temporarily.
Good job on the nightmare that is electrical malfunctions in cars.
Had the same problem with my '95 b2300. Slid the bed back to replace the fuel pump, and also replaced the fuel filler neck. Still had the problem. I had switched the relays around too. Sometimes I could fool with the relay and the truck would start. Last time it acted up, I pulled the relay and cleaned the prongs. I then twisted them just a bit. I then sprayed a little wd40 on them and pushed the relay in and pulled it out a few times. did this because I think the truck had sat for a long time before I got it. It had a few dirt dauber nests on it here and there. So far, so good!
Thanks ever so much, my Buddy's truck broke down every time he went anywhere, thanks to you he's all fixed up now. Beautiful information, can't thank you enough, again thanks Rich 4/23/2016
Wow frustrating don't say enough... on my 97 ranger for years my gas gage hasn't worked... so when the intermittent starting issues started occurring and it would die on me going down the road, even at 70 mph, but i was able to kind of pop start it and get to where i was going. I figured it was the fuel pump had finally slipped on the proverbial banana peal and was dead ... so I replace fuel pump and filter and it ran fine, for a day or so, so I replaced the fuel pressure regulator, and the clicking of the relay continues... now I'm going to look at that wire... gonna be so mad at myself if that wire connector was all that needs to be adressed.... but I guess after 20 years the stuff I did replace needed to be replaced soon anyhow... thank you for a possible easy fix on this most annoying problem I have been pulling my hair out with.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. It was exactly what was wrong with my husband's Ranger. Worked like a charm.
Jan Gravley Thanks so much for taking time out to leave a comment. Glad the video was of some help there. I knew I was not the only one fighting this issue and swore that when I got it working right I was going to share the solution.
Neil!
Thanks for the post. Carbon copy of issues I'm having. Truck will start and run perfect and then have intermittent issues with no pattern. Could have had 100 good starts, then issues. Happens cold, happens hot, totally random. Usually can remedy by pulling relay and re-inserting few times, which only leads me to believe that much more that it has a electrical connection issue @ the relay box.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to put this up, will be digging into this next couple days to see what I can uncover
Thanks for the view and comment. Hope the fix I did sorts out your issue. Sounds like exactly the same issue I was having. Adding the external ground 100% fixed the issue.
Cheers. Will reply back when I dig into it on weekend. Hope my findings help the next guy down the line too
you are literally a life saver, replaced fuel pump (stupid me) and didn't work went online to look for more answers and this video popped up, did as instructed and worked like a charm, thanks so much man!!!
Mr. Neil I believe you are my lifesaver my friend. I have a 1994, and this is happening. It happened a few years ago also, so this will be what I try first. I couldn't, for the life of me, remember what it was the mechanic replaced (fuel pump relay). I have noticed that my truck starts great, and occasionally with hesitation, and then the other day it just cranked, and cranked, and cranked, but didn't start. I waited about half an hour, and wolah! it started. I'll be checking this out soon.
I have been having the exact same problem for a couple of years in my 96 Explorer. I just lived with it because it was so intermittent but now my daughter drives the car and I can't have her getting stuck at school, practice, etc. I had decided to replace the fuel pump and was literally going to head out to buy one in about an hour and then I watched this video. I haven't tried the wire yet but I think you just saved me time and money. If we are ever at the same bar, the beer is on me!
+Stan Jones Hope it worked and sorry it took me so long to say thanks for the view and comment. Life gets in the way.
If you click "show more", you get a link to another similar video. I tried your solution on my 96 explorer and blew a bunch of fuses just like the guy in the other video. At that point, I pretty much did what he did, and found the connector that you grounded all worn out. I replaced it, the blown fuses, and all three relays as well and the problem was solved. The ground solution caused me more problems but it got me looking in the right spot. Still saved me a lot of money though, so thanks.
Greetings, I see this is a really old post of yours. But, after basically losing my mind with my 1995 Ford ranger 2.3 L 4Cyl. I have been having the whole no start crap for nearly a year. My first instinct was relays too I swapped them around and seemed to not change anything, here is a list of things I have done in the last year to fix this problem in the order tried.
Relays, Fuel filter, gas pump, timing chain, alternator, fan belt (it was tearing), Catalytic converter, new fuel neck, fuse's, cleaned my throttler intake, cleaned my tank and engine with Sea form, checked and cleaned my mass airflow sensor, and as of yesterday morning replaced all spark plugs, wires, and the coil module. When I was done I went to fire her up thinking this HAS to work .. nothing. Am pissed I let it sit over night with a trickle charger on her cause I have not driven her in 2 weeks cause she won't start. I get up in the morning still she cranks but, don't wanna roll over I try 4 times to start her up on forth try I just pump the gas as fast as I can. I can feel her choking and suddenly BOOM she rolls over. I idle her for sometime then quickly get to driving her around town. Get home nervous but, I shut her down. try to restart .. np. shut her down .. restart NP. I go in the house for a couple hours then, decide to fire her up to see if I can make a run to lowes.. the bitch won't start! Am so fed UP with this issue. BTW all auto diagnosis come back clean nothing is wrong with her.. do you think this is also a loose ground in my relay?
Great fix! My solution has been to pull out the keys, slam the door and walk around the truck and cuss. Do it enough times and it starts. After this, my neighbors won't think I'm mental.
LOL thanks for the view and comment. You really don't want to be the quiet neighbor that keeps to himself anyway. :-) You should see me working on my Land Rover. You have to put on warpaint and dance naked around it 3 times to appease the Lucas Electrics Gods.
Neil Couey
You must know the joke about why the English drink warm beer.
Because they have Lucas refrigerators.
And be sure to stay away from the cooling fan when dancing naked!
I thought I was the only one... I'm not alone, lol.
Nope, you are certainly not alone. I had no idea this video would be my most viewed and generate the responses it has. I kind of did it as an afterthought and I'm really glad I did. You never know just how much a little thing can help.
"I was so mad, I was about to burn a whole box of puppies" 🤣
I will never forget that.
Was fixing to set a box of puppies on fire until I came across your video......Solved my problem!....Thank ya Sir!...
Thanks for the view, comment and chuckle. Glad more puppies are safe.
Dead serious, this fixed it. I ran a wire from the ground in the relay to the battery ground on the frame. Plugged in the relay with the wire and my truck fired right up. Running better at low RPMs as well. Thanks!
Neil, you're a freaking life saver! Thanks for the vid. This was exactly the problem on my wife's 1998 Ford F150. I used a tester on the fuel pump relay plug, and sure enough only one part of the plug lit up; the other did not. I ran a ground from the plug to the fender, as per your video, and it started right up! Thank you! Now, if you can help me figure out why the dashboard on my 1998 Ford Ranger stays on, even after the car is turned off, that would be awesome!
Thanks for the view, comment, and kind words. Glad you got the wife's rig going. As far as those dash lights I'd start with the wiring on the switch. If something there is grounded that isn't supposed to be it'll complete the circuit all the time. Could be a bad switch, but with 90's Ford's it's usually a wiring/ground issue. Good rigs, but electrical issues will really eat up a lot of time troubleshooting. Good luck
Check if ur cab light switch is set to off. It controls the back light too.
been having the same issue and this saved me a lot of headache and time watching your video....Thank you sir.
Appreciate your view and also that you took time to comment. Glad the video was of some help.
location enertia switch 1993 ford ranger
if you mean the fuel shutoff switch its passenger floor near firewall
I changed my ignition switch and was about to change the crankshaft sensor but a friend pressed the valve on the fuel rail while I it was messing up and I was cycling the key on and off and no fuel came out. Oh my I just came to the part where you said you weren't getting any fuel. Thanks man! I was just about to order a fuel pump. I'm going to try your trick with the ground wire first! Mine does have slightly different symptoms though. Whenever it wont start I shut it off and wait 5 or more minutes and it always starts. Also many times it will run very rough at a few hundred RPM's for a short while and either die or start running normally. Another friend says that it's the fuel pump about to go out and that it's overheating and because it's sitting in a tank of fuel it cools down very fast in the 5 minutes and then works fine. At this point it could be either thing or something else all together but I'm definitely going to try grounding the wire you pointed out before I buy any more parts...
I forgot. My friend said he heard the relay for the fuel pump clicking on when I was operating the key so mine probably really is the fuel pump. I like you idea with the test light but I think I can use my mechanical multi-meter to do the same thing.
Hi Neil, thank you so much for the video! Our son drives a 1994 Ranger 4.0 for school and work, and for the past several months we've been swapping out the fuel pump relay with a spare to get him going. I think we'll check out the wiring harness and see what's up. Thanks again!
Thank you so much. My truck hasn't started in 2 weeks. I was getting ready to change the fuel pump, when I seen this video. Now it starts right up. Thank you
Willis Thomas thanks for the positive feedback and glad you got your rig going.
Wish id of seen these befire i replaced the fuel pump a sevond time
had similar problem and after scouring all the relays and studying the engine diagrams for weeks, decided to give this a try and started right up! thnx
I thought about it John. I really did. I've got a code reader, and a multi-meter, but usually find and fix more stuff with the trusty test light. "that's one of my fancy store bought ones, there are probably 8-9 ghetto style home made ones floating around my shop. Power and ground I understand pretty well. Loose connections that aren't consistent drive me batty. Thanks for checking in, and give Grandma a hug for me.
Thank you so much for taking time to make this video. Been having the exact same problem with my 94 Ranger which is very close to the same truck. Thank you!!!!!
I got a 01 ranger 4.0, but thank you!! I've been looking for this problem for the longest time! Replaced EVERYTHING and was getting frustrated. We at least I got new parts..
Thanks for taking time to post this video. I've had the same issue with my 99 Ford 2.5l for several years. I noticed it only happened when it gets cold out and never during Texas heat. I figured shrinkage was causing bad connection but hadn't had time to work on this. After being stranded at the bank this afternoon for about 3hrs its about that time to fix this issue. Hopefully this solves it. Thanks again.
hi tone yo, i was wondering if you were able to fix your 2.5L and if so how , i have a Ranger with a 2.5l that has a freeze up problem in the very cold weather but i don't think it is fuel line freeze up,, just wondering.......................wb
Thanks for the video. 600,000 views... What does that tell you? Awesome. Sounds like my exact symptoms. Will have to check it out. I saw another video from a full time Ford Mechanic that said that the master ground connector by the battery to the frame of the vehicle could get corroded and would produce the same sort of intermittent starting issue. The master ground connector was connected with an eyelet to the frame with a bolt. The threads of the bolt were the only connection because the frame was painted. He removed the bolt, sand papered the eyelet, and sanded the paint off the frame then coated the connection with battery grease. The bad ground would kill the fuel pump, or the PAT (Passive Anti Theft) system, or any other electrical system intermittently and really confuse the owner. Will report back what happened. Thanks again.
Had the same issue on 1996 4.0 liter XLT Explorer. It was same ground wire that caused intermittent crank and not start issue from wire on bottom of power dist. box. Also had a a/c blower that quit from a ground under power dist. box. Found that out after chasing wires all over under hood. For some reason, older Ford's dist. box's seem to develop problems there. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the view and comment. No lie, Ford laid an egg on the wiring of these vehicles. The shame of it is that they are great little trucks and the little bit of coin they saved on wiring could have made them exceptional trucks.
Thanks for the view and comment. The fast idle circuit is controlled by the ECU computer if memory serves me. Another thing that might cause the issue you describe is a dirty mass airflow sensor. "I'm sure there are a few other things that could also do it like the throttle position sensor and camshaft position sensor" The little trucks run great when they run right, but can really make you want to scream at times. First thing I would do is unplug the ECU and spray the pins with contact cleaner.
Thanks for the view and comment. Hope you can get it to act right. You are 100% correct. Intermittent problems can make you crazy. I'd almost rather it be something big, expensive, and obvious than to spend days trying to figure out something small and cheap.
I went and bought the correct ground wire,and it's firing up like a Champ!Fires up faster lol.Thanks so much for sharing this video.😊
+Tyrone Kitchens Glad you got it running and that the video was of some help.
i have a 99 ford explorer Starts up fine and idle great,but as soon as I try to accelerate it dies and my ECR fuse keep blowing.Any idea??Please comment back ASAP
No idea on the ECU fuse blowing. I'm not a mechanic, but my best guess would be a different issue, possibly camshaft position sensor, throttle position sensor, or the impact sensor thing under the carpet on passengers side floorboard if it's shutting your rig totally down when you give it gas. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me see's your comment and chimes in.
Thanks Jeremy. Great point about bridging the relay to drain the tank. I think Ford just went cheap on the wiring and everywhere there is a severe bend it ends up breaking inside the insulation which allows it to gap jump and make contact at times but other times not. Mechanically they are solid rigs, but the electrical woes make them unattractive.
Thank you! I have a 95 2.3 extended cab and was having this same issue. Your video saved me the money I was going to drop on a fuel pump! I thought something had to be wrong with it.
got a 2001 mustang doing the same thing... I hope that is the problem because you are the only person that made sense to me. Thanks for the video..
Happy to help if it does. Good luck brother.
Thanks for the great video. Just think how many people junked their good vehicles over one 5 cent broken wire. Really bad mechanics that just throw parts at vehicles for customers but do not know how to properly diagnose a vehicle. Again great video, thank you.
Neil, I COULD KISS YOU! (I'm a woman btw) lol I could not wait for a response I had to go try this right away. So I head into the garage dig for my spools of wires snatch my ground wire up and get busy. Once I tied my ground into my frame and tether down the wires for safety I go to fire her up BOOM! She starts up NP as if nothing happened except my wallet was drained of crap loads of money from replacing so many parts.. However all work done myself, so not as much if I had a auto shop take me for a ride but, never the less as of now PROBLEM SOLVED! I am so greatfull I was about to buy a new truck! I will update if the problem comes back but, man I think you saved me!
Thanks again! Cat
PS. I shared to my FB because all my friends have been holding their breath while I work on my truck waiting to see what would fix it.
Thanks so much for taking time to comment. She who must be obeyed will beat me over a kiss, but hugs are good. :-) Really proud of you for doing it yourself, you rock. Hope the wire trick fixes your issue like it did mine.
It was easy compared me pulling me truck bed off myself and doing all the other mess, I have to do around here lol. When my husband got home I said FINELY I fixed the TRUCK! Such a relief thanks again!
@@All4Catastrophe_GameOn righto
I have a 95 Ford Ranger 4 cylinder 5 speed and mine was doing the same thing not cranking or it will go dead while I was driving it. Long story short and after many many parts and money spent come to find out it was a wire that had come unattached underneath the fuse box.. Attached it no further problems. And it was not blowing my relay switch but it was blowing the 30 switch that's closest to the relay. We Bridge the switch with piece of foil and it cranked and that's what gave him the idea to look up under the entire fuse box and he found that the wire one of the wires was disconnected or barely hanging on
I did exactly as shown in Video ,And haven't had anymore issues since.Thanks so much!!
I have a 2000 ford taurus does exact same thing,thanks for info will try next time wont start.
Happy to help if it did. Thanks for the view and comment. Best of luck getting it running right.
7 years since you posted this, but you may have just answered my question. I'll let you know tomorrow...
Hope it works for you. Thanks for the view and comment.
@@ndcouey70 The problem is intermittent and has yet to happen again. I checked the wires mentioned anyway, but everything looks fine; tight connections all around. Only time will tell.
@@TreyCook21 Mine drove me nuts, it would start 20 to 30 times with no issue, then poof, no start gremlin. Adding the ground wire made that go completely away. Might be worth just having a piece of wire in the truck ready to go just in case.
this just opened my eyes to a problem i am having now, when its real hot and humid my truck would start and die then it would start and stay running, except for yesterday when i was driving home at 70 mph and it died and would not stay running very long after, so with this new knowledge i hope i can find and fix my truck. thanks
Great job Neil, I just bought a 1995 Ranger and having this exact problem. I'm trying this tomorrow.
Just saw the comment. Hope it worked for you, and if not, shoot a video on what does work and help out others if you can.
Neil Couey
I did it under my non-work RUclips Channel. 1995 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0 not getting fuel
"So I... you know... immediately start throwing parts at it like any good knucklehead." I grinned as wide as the Grand Canyon. GUUUUILTY!!!!!
2002 ranger thunderbolt , this guy must had heard me whining. Going to look right now. Still watching in 11/30/2020
Hope you get your Ranger sorted. Appreciate the view and comment.
Great video! I'm also impressed with how good your cruise control switches look.
my 98 ranger won't start sometimes also. I took the advice of somebody else on you tube and when it didn't start one day I pulled off the connector to the inertia switch and cranked it over just a second then replaced the connector and it started right up. Thanks!
Thanks for the info , my ranger has done this a few times over a long period of time. And just the other day it did it a lot . Perfect video.
Thanks for the view and comment. If it's a ground issue, it's usually easier to wire around it, than actually find where the broken wire is. If you jumper the ground wire it should work if your relay is good. Testing the relay is simple enough using a bent piece if coat hanger or wire. Hope you can get it acting right.
Hi Neil . Where else can I connect the ground cable .
Thanks Sultan. It ate up all my lunch for several days, but I finally got it beat into submission. :-) The puppies are safe. "for now"
So Happy to find your video. Have a 1994 ford ranger. I'm so frustrated. Thanks so much!!!!!
Thanks for the view and comment. I hope you can get your Ranger going.
@@ndcouey70 I got it started using your ideas. Was so thrilled to finalled drive my truck. Went 3.9 miles after I got gas, was coming down a small hill and the gas shut off. I was a quarter of a mile from my house and it was dark out. I can't walk too much so I called my daughter. Won't restart either, then or even the next day. I even had it jumped. No go. Thanks
Reminds me of the car I sold last year. Fires right up, better than some newer cars out there! You must take good care of it for it to fire up like that!
I had my daughter driving around in it. I wanted it to be 100% dependable. The thought of her stranded by the road was more than motivation for me to go the extra mile on parts and maintenance.
I just did this to my 95 Mazda B Series and so far it worked. Thanks!!!!! .👍
That's great to hear, thanks so much for the view, comment, and feedback.
I just pulled my coils because I wasn't getting any spark, but this explains some of my other failure to starts that were solved with starter fluid or the aforementioned door slamming and salty talk.
If I remember I'll update you. Just testing the coils now.
98 Mazda B4000
Thanks for the view and comment. I hate replacing parts that are still good.
One of the banks on the coil appears to be reading bad. Going to purchase a replacement part and test it prior to installation.
I have a 1995 Explorer and I have the same problem. I know this will help. Thanks for posting the video.
LOL... "throwing parts at it like any good knucklehead." Sounds like me haha.
some of us just dont 'tow' to another knucklehead , to get ripped off, he got to the bottom of it & helped others here,along the way. & that goes down in my book as helping others.
what good your comment to someone with similar no start situation ?
if you own a (F)ound (O)n (R)oad (D)ead, these are parts you'll throw out at some point. & very common parts to fail fyi. & he dealt with them.
comment below says all. KNUCKLEHEAD !
Christopher Mccray
6 years ago
Saved my ass was late a night didn't have the funds for a tow was cold as hell out only 27* watched this now I'm back on the road
Thanks
@@truthteller857 you sound pretty upset man. I just had a good laugh because I had the same problem with the same truck and did the exact same thing he did. I liked the phrase and I was the same "Good knucklehead."
@Michael you sound like a low IQ dumbfck, no offense
@@DudeInOhio85 I want to add to that, but my mother taught me that it's not nice to make fun of the intellectually disabled.
Yea i did the same thing throwing parts at it for this exact problem in my 94 ranger. Currently dealing with the issue now.
Neil,
Your an impressive diagnostician! Equally stout, is your delivery in this RUclips video--nice job creating it!
Thank you, this was exactly the problem with my 97 explorer.It fired up as soon as I grounded it
Thanks so much for the great comment. Mine would turn over but not start. "at really inopportune times" Hopefully the video helps you trouble shoot and save money you'd waste replacing parts that were still good. I've learned a ton from others on youtube who take the time to make and share videos, and am glad to be one of those now. :-) Best of luck with your Ranger.
Nice analysis on this old video! But some of us are still driving these, and may always be, so it's still relevant.
Fingers crossed for ya. Thanks for the view and comment.
That is awesome great video. I do realize this is 9 years old and this definitely helped me thanks.
Appreciate the view, comment and kind words. Glad the vid was of some help.
Thanks for this video! I've spent nearly $500 trying to fix this issue and this might be it. It almost always cuts out on rough roads. If this fixes it I will be indebted to you.
Might be the inertia switch - interior firewall passenger side..