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Sarter stayed ingagegd turning over motor couldnt turn it off had to

Ford Ranger 1990 2.3 liter 170000 miles
When turning over switch to start my ranger the starter stayed engaged turning motor had to disconnect battery terminal, what to do?
Kirby from United States 3 years ago  
KI
1 report 
Dale from Australia 3 years ago
That’s potentially a feedback loop if you’re in a turbo model.
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4x4 disengaged

Ford Ranger 2011 Ranger 176000 miles
4x4 light is on but still in 2WD...cannot shift into 4H or 4L...stays in 2WD
Alfred from Canada 7 years ago  
AL
20 reports 

Clutch making noise when engaged and relay to hazards on

Ford Ranger 1998 manule 2.5 l 170000 miles
My Pat's system has been bypassed. Then I get back to my truck one day and lights are flashing. Starter or clutch makes weird sound when engaged. Took out the clicking relay under the dash, and now it only makes the sound when head lights on. And cargo light won't turn off
dboy from United States 8 years ago  
DB
7 reports 

Won't reverse SolvedSolved

Ford Ranger 2014 Ute 103000 miles
For a few days i had difficulty gettingit to engage in reverse. Now it won't engage in reverse at all. Goes forward as if in first.
The ute is being assessed. Apparently the problem may be in the linkages or it may be reverse band breakage.
TAHen from Australia 6 years ago  
TA
1 report 
TAHen from Australia 6 years ago
The problem with the reversing was in the linkages. Apparently its important to not rotate / twist the gear stick when putting the gear into reverse. It is quite difficult for me - with small hands to put the vehicle into reverse so I will need to take extra care. So just to let others know that this is a potential problem and to take care when putting vehicle into reverse.
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Ricby from South Africa 6 years ago
My ranger as well. I accidentally twist the lever and now to put the first gear. I have to be more carefully. Need to fic this
TAHen from Australia 6 years ago
Yes, the twisting of the gear stick beaks the linkages. I suspect it might be a weakness in the Ford Ranger.
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Dash bord dials stopped working SolvedSolved

Ford Ranger 2002 ford ranger pick up 125000 miles
Whilst driving the dash board dials, speedometer, rev counter, fuel gauge and temp all stopped working all other items and warning lights, head lights, 4x4 and other controls still worked. Starts runs OK. I am at a loss with this one. Has anyone any idea? thank you for your time in advance
swsranger from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
SW
19 reports 
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swsranger from United Kingdom 7 years ago
I believe it was due to a power surge, as mentioned all other lights worked. To get this problem fixed I feel the dash board would have to [be sent off for repair at some £140. So cheapest option was to buy a second hand unit off auction site relieving the problem at a lot less price
JJGA from other 3 years ago
After remove the batery of my car and take back again now it is not start. In dash only display information STNDRD. Please can you help me to understand on what is happening...
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Fuel gauge not working andspeedometer not working

Ford Ranger 2000 Wl-t diesel engine  20000 miles
My dash board is not showing speed raves and fuel gauge not working
smartcapenters@gmail.com from other 9 months ago  
SM
7 reports 
smartcapenters@gmail.com from other 9 months ago
Response is good hope I get the corrects solution to my problem
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My 4x4 light is on and the speedometer does operate correctly.

Ford Ranger 2008 Pickup 78000 miles
My 4x4 light is on and the speedometer will only register a maximum of 25mph. Occasionally the 4x4 light goes off and then the speedometer registers correctly. Help!
Malc from United Kingdom 2 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
Sam from Australia a year ago
Did you find out what it was?
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Diesel found in oil

Ford Ranger 2012 Freestyle cab 70000 miles
Diesel found in oil, oil gauge rose up. Hopefully it's an injector problem I sent them away to get tested, there was no visible damage just hope it is an internal problem
Brad from Australia 7 years ago  
BR
6 reports 
Dale from Australia 3 years ago
Did you top up the engine oil recently? Are you sure there is diesel in the fuel? There is quite a bit of smell cross over in these engines because of the sensitive nature of the piston rings.

Something really annoying about that is that there is quite a bit of oil burnt out the ring for this same reason so most rangers will require a 1-2L top up every 5000km. The problem that then comes from this is that it is a variable flow system and can take anywhere between 10 mins and 2 hours to actually drain back into the sump and get an accurate range. If your on a slight incline this can also dramatically affect the reading on your dipstick.

I myself wound up over filling by 200ml thinking that she was running low and the gauge still read at 1/8th under. This caused a heavier smell than usual, so noticeable it was clear from just the small amount on the dipstick.
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underpowered & feul heavy

Ford Ranger 2013  120 miles
after my ranger went into limp mode the maf sensor was changed now van feul related gauges not working & does 14liters to 100 kilometers & no fault codes.now the power has dropped by about 30%.
allan from South Africa 7 years ago  
AL
6 reports 
jess from United States a year ago
Doesnt sound like its misfiring, idle is pretty good, but much less power.
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Dash board warning lights are on

Ford Ranger 2013  110000 miles
Engine light is on traction control light stays on an will not engage 4x4...this light ! also a gear light is on...i have recently taken my seats out an problem seems to have started since then
Glenn from Australia 8 years ago  
GL
22 reports 
Henri from other 9 months ago
How did you solve this issues? I'm having same issues.
Vehicle couldn't start the following day after 8hrs drive, can only start with jumper and works fine all day, so i changed the battery ,filter and casing ,and then Engine light, traction control turns on randomly, together with and gear light comes on randomly.
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No reverse

Ford Ranger 2001 Edge 4x4 3.0 107000 miles
The column shifter is wobbly doesn't seat in to the gears definitely and no reverse, sometimes cold starting it will engage into reverse somewhat
Fordrocker from United States 5 months ago  
FO

Loud metal clanking when starting that stops when started

Ford Ranger 1998 Manual, 2.2l  150000 miles
1998 Ford Ranger 4cyl manual transmission. Just started making this very loud clanking metal on metal noise when starting only. As soon as the engine starts the noise stops. What could be the issue. The starter engages fine and is not loose. I'm wondering if there is teeth damage on the fly wheel, loose fly wheel bolts etc.. . Any help would be appreciated.
Stephen from United States 6 months ago  
ST
1 report 

Fuel gauge inoperative.

Ford Ranger 2022 Ranger 4X2 S/C 5000 miles
Fuel gauge shows empty when tank is full.
Whit from United States 2 years ago  
WH
3 reports 

Car Wont Start after Injection Pump and nozzle Service

Ford Ranger 2011 Double Cabin / WLAT1272647 Diesel 2500cc / XLT 2.5 145000 miles
Before the Service the car had power from 1-100/120 but after that I could not make it go as fast as 160-180. Then I contacted a mechanic and he opted we change all four nozzles and check the injection pump plus the turbo. The pump was measured and deemed to be working fine, the turbo was serviced and the nozzles changed. After that the car started but it lacked power and white/grey smoke was almost constantly coming out (which wasn’t the case before, there was smoke but not as much) on top of that problem after some settings and adjustments on the injector pump more power was on the car but n… Read complete
BeingSydney from other 2 years ago  
BE

Heat sensor location

Ford Ranger 2011 Ranger 185000 miles
3 lt diesel ranger 2011. Where is heat sensor location. Gauge not picking up
Werner from other 4 years ago  
WE
4 reports 

Steam under hood

Ford Ranger 2007 XLT 4.0L v6  81900 miles
Engine running hot seeing steam rising from hood. I see no coolant leak and temperature gauge stays in middle of Cold-Hot.
gsback from United States 5 years ago  
GS
3 reports 

engine won't start if does cuts out when I pull off

Ford Ranger 2006 Ford ranger 2.5 97000 miles
When pulling off first thing engine cuts out as though there is no power fuel gage drops when going if put in reverse/ i use electric windows does the same ,lights still on dash still lit but no power turn key and hold engine starts put in revers stops as if no power going threw
Chris from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
CH
7 reports 

Driver side 4x4 not disengaging

Ford Ranger 2010 Duel cab 3rd cr 40000 miles
In 2 wheel drive pass anger side drive disengaged driver side won't disengage
Bender1 from Australia 8 years ago  
BE
7 reports 
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