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Sensors: Electrical device that measures the different performance parameters of the car.
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Electronic Sensors

Ford Ranger 2016 3.2 ranger wildtrak 65000 miles
The vehicle randomly goes into limp mode, after sensor indicate ecs, downhill assist, power steering, basically all electronic assists no longer function. Ford says they can't pick up the fault, vehicle has been back to Ford more than 30 times, fault still persists, started within 1000 kilometers of owning the vehicle
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Sheldon from South Africa 2 years ago  
SH
22 reports 
Mick from Australia a year ago
Did you find the problem
Olli from other 5 months ago
I have the exact same problem and can’t find the problem to this. Is the anyone who has solved this problem ???
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Reversing sensors not intermit

Ford Ranger 2009  99000 miles
When I put my Ranger in reverse, there should be a beep to inform me that the sensors are active. This should then be followed by a beeping sound as I get closer to an object. Once close, intermittent sound should become permanent. This is not the case, when reverse is elected, sound is constant. Any ideas?
Kingy from United Kingdom 4 years ago  
KI
12 reports 

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 

Map/no sensor

Ford Ranger 2007 Ute 4x4 ranger  270 miles
Engine light stays on I know what the problem is I just want to know how to fix it where that sensor is and how much it will cost please
Foxy from Australia 8 years ago  
FO
30 reports 

Will not start when hot

Ford Ranger 2002 3.0L 77000 miles
I can start the truck without a problem, Drive it to the grocery store for example and when I come back out of the store to drive home, the truck will not start. I wait and wait for it to cool down, because that seems to make the difference. Finally call for a family member to take me home. Go back the next day, get in and it starts right up. I have been searching the internet and it appears this is a very common problem with Ford vehicles.
Is there some kind of heat sensor in the starting loop I can check?
Denny from United States 8 years ago  
DE
38 reports 
Mike s from United States 7 years ago
Cam sensor is possibly bad...had the same thing happen.
johnbosconkem@gmail.com from Nigeria 2 years ago
So changing the cam sensor is the solution.
TommyGunn99 from Australia 18 days ago
@johnbosconkem@gmail.comTried it didn’t work still have exact same problem.
I’ve changed the scv, fuel filter.
Mechanic says the pressure sensor is leaking or fuel rail quoted $1500 must be a cheap fix?
Dave from Australia 9 months ago
Having same issue change new sensor and it comes up with spanner and will go in to limp mode. Then put old sensor in no problem expect when it's hot it won't start. Is there a rest or way to tune the new sensor. 2017 2 .2 ranger 167km
Kevin from United States 8 months ago
Don't know if this is it, but the description sounded just like my 03 Ford ranger 2.2 and happened to have a friend come by the same evening it wouldn't start after going a quarter mile, and seen the catalytic converter glowing red, and it still wouldn't start only after it cooled down
Dave from Australia 8 months ago
Brought genuine senser from ford and it worked. Seems like the after market sensors are no good
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Stuck in limp mode

Ford Ranger 2010 Manual ute 107000 miles
My 2010 PK Ranger is stuck in limp mode. When I start the car it needs a bit more than the quick turn of the key as it usually does. I have had this problem before but a new battery fixed it for a short time. Now I have the problem with it being in limp mode full time. I have reset and serviced the car fully, but it still won’t go over 2000revs.
Has anyone else had this problem? How did you solve it? Could it be the throttle sensor?
Gail from Australia 6 years ago  
GA
4 reports 
Michael from Ireland 6 years ago
Change the fuel filter that worked for me
Tyler from New Zealand 2 years ago
Did you resolve this. Im experiencing similar problems.
Michael from Ireland 2 years ago
No warning light came on my jeep it went into limp mode I changed the air filter now it works fine
Michael from Ireland 2 years ago
Sorry it was the fuel filter
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Check Engine Light

Ford Ranger 2008 3 Litre 5 Speed Diesel Turbo 270000 miles
Code Po500 Changed Speed Sensor Unit And Reset Light Comes Back On After I Travel 80 To 90 Kms Car Drives Fine Speedo Works Fine Can Any One Help,
Redman from Australia 7 years ago  
RE
18 reports 
Stuey from Australia 6 years ago
Our ranger was reversing our boat up on grass in 4 low and had a jerking type result and made it quite hard to put the boat away any answers cheers
Redman from Australia 6 years ago
What has That Got To do With My question
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Truck runs rough and stall out of the blue

Ford Ranger 1993 4.0 26800 miles
The motor runs rough and stalls out of the blue we have changed the fuel pump and injectors, plugs plug wires throttle position sensor checked the mass air flow and it is reading fine fuel pressure is good the check engine light will come on but it will not show a code had it put on computer and it shows every thing is working fine also changed the fuel pressure unit
cstrief from United States 8 years ago  
CS
18 reports 
Cqmanager from Canada 7 years ago
Try cleaning your injectors...alot of times they get fouled up and why it stalls... seafoam or equivalent has always worked for me
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Will. Not. Start. Hot.

Ford Ranger 2007 Duratorq.3.0tdci 1500000 miles
Engine. Managment. Fault. Code. Crankshaft...speed. Pick. Up. Angle. Sensor. Is. Faulty. Spares. Suppliers. Say. That. There. Are.3. Types. Of. Sensors
Leslie from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
LE
4 reports 
Lovey from Australia 7 years ago
I've got a2008 ranger auto it was hard to start and slowly got worse stepdaughters boyfriend ex ford mechanic said it was flex and sandwich plate between gearbox and motor $1000 later haven't had a problem
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Not starting when hot

Ford Ranger 2013 Dcab 2.2 T6 168023 miles
Ford ranger 2.2 2013 when hot not start replace crank sensor glow plug injectors replace harness check out same problem please help
Kobus from South Africa 3 years ago  
KO
12 reports 
power from South Africa 2 years ago
Same problem here did you get help
Yatesy from United Kingdom 10 months ago
I have the same issue. Starts when cold but not when hot. I have changed the crank sensor but no change. Can anyone help me out?
Merzdaman from other 9 months ago
I have this problem now... it's one kick start when cold... When hot its start but for 2secs... And its like miss fire
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Intermittent starting

Ford Ranger 2012 3.2L T6 Auto XLT 200000 miles
Vehicle drives well but when I park it, out of the blues it would not start, it just cranks but does not start. If I keep trying, sometimes it would start after some hours and sometimes weeks or even months. Crankshaft sensor has been changed because that is what the mechanic suspected but as it turns out that was not the problem at all. I am baffled by this problem. If it starts I can go for weeks without any problem and suddenly it refuses to start again. Very frustrating in deed. Please help.
T6FR from other 2 years ago  
T6
13 reports 
Raymond from South Africa a year ago
Hi,
Same issue here. Have you managed to get it sorted out or not?

Regards,
Ray
T6FR from other a year ago
I have not been able to solve the problem so I sold the vehicle instead but someone later told me that I should have checked the lift pump, don't if it is true, worth checking though. Good luck. Thanks
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My ford ranger 3.2 t6 2013 cranks,starts and then stops

Ford Ranger 2013  200000 miles
My ford ranger cranks ,starts and then cut off again. I replaced my old engine with another engine,turbo charger,throttle board.It usually cranks and then starts again after a few minutes or hours. Sometimes it goes into safe mood but after a few minutes it removes itself again and sometimes it stops whilst trying to reverse it. What might be the problem?I've tried putting it on the machine bt the only issue being shown is to do with the rear speed sensors but my mechanic believes this has nothing to do with it cranking,starting and then failing to start again whilst showing a battery light and oil light switch light on the dashboard.
Dfdford from other 2 years ago  
DF
4 reports 
Chook from Australia a year ago
Check the big plug behind the passenger kick panel in the footwell. It is pulled tight and the pins can progressively pull out of the opposing plug, dropping power to dash and security immobilizer. Unplug and check all pins and sockets are the same length (push in from behind if not).
Charm from South Africa 4 months ago
Similar problem on ford ranger 2015 t6 2.2 engine cuts whilst driving then refuses to start
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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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Injectors aren't firing

Ford Ranger 2012 3.2 35000 miles
Replaced valves on the cylinder head and now the engine doesn't fire when diagnosed it report's engine speed and camshaft position sensor
karabomonageng1130@gmail.com from Canada a year ago  
KA
2 reports 

2010 Ford Ranger, starts won’t run.

Ford Ranger 2010 Ford Ranger Pickup 162640 miles
Stop running while driving, computer said o2 sensor changed both. No code now. Starts won’t run. What’s next obvious step
Wesley from United States 2 years ago  
WE

Won't start after replacing MAF sensor and heater glow

Ford Ranger 2014 Ranger 97 miles
Won't be start after replacing MAF sensor and heater glow,it cranks but it won't start.
Rene from other 3 years ago  
RE
2 reports 

Won't start after replacing MAF sensor

Ford Ranger 2014 Ranger 97 miles
Won't start after replacing heater glow
Rene from other 3 years ago  
RE
2 reports 

Started with sludge in fuel filter

Ford Ranger 2014 cab chassis 220000 miles
Cleaned everything now won't start no codes cleaned sensors anyone any idea
nightmare$$$ from Australia 5 years ago  
NI
3 reports 

Truck will not move

Ford Ranger 1989 Auto 4x4 2.9 v6 130000 miles
Truck will shift into gear but will not move when you push the gas. It revs up and feels like it wants to go but maybe moves and inch any sensors or computers that may be messed up
Miguel from United States 6 years ago  
MI
11 reports 

Less power after changing overhead gasket

Ford Ranger 2010 Pick up 2.5 desiel manual 69000 miles
After replacing its overhead gasket it losses power,it runs like a converted to lpg,,engine runs good while idling,but when you start to change gear ,it has little power,,I had the mechanic to re check everything,but still can't find the problem that causes it to run less power. ,,,,egr have been check together with all sensors, new change oil, cooling system check,,,,,,,,all top parts are new,,,,,,,,, had tried it run for 10miles already, but same problem occurs,,,,,,,,,,,,, , , , , , ,, ,,
Niss from Singapore 6 years ago  
NI

Crankshaft sensor

Ford Ranger 2003 Xlt 104000 miles
Can some you tell me where the crankshaft sensor is on a ranger 2003 2.5 xlt
Tacberry from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
TA
3 reports 

Airconditioner turns off

Ford Ranger 2009 Twin cab 165000 miles
Airconditioner turns off once speed of 100kph is reached. If i pull over turn car off then restart it works again till 100kph is reach again. If i just drive around town,no matter how hot it is air conditioner works fine.an engine symbol has turned on,on dash. Ive been told its a speed sensor code but mechanic cant seem to pinpoint why
An help would be greatly appreciated
Brett
Brett from Australia 7 years ago  
BR
10 reports 
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