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2017 FORD Ranger 3.2 diesel at times wont start

2017 Ford Ranger Ford Ranger 21000 miles
Sometimes the truck can go for a week without a problem and then you try to start it and it clicks twice like a dead battery and other times it keeps cranking and I let go of the key and cranks until I turn the switch back to the off position. I wait about 3-5 minutes and it starts right up. I took it to the dealer and they cant find any error codes but I am the second owner and I saw a report that Ford changed the computer for the same reason so the first owner must have unloaded on me because no one can fix the problem.
chevy from United States 9 years ago  
CH
29 reports 
Harri from Great Britain 9 years ago
Got same problem with 2013 XL seems starter was trying to earth thru 2mm wire lots of smoke after numerous attempts to start! Then 3 mins later starts first time. Local garage investigating Friday, will keep you posted.
chevy from United States 9 years ago
Thanks Ford tells me to bring the truck in when I have the problem but it never acts up when I take it to them. I saw on the internet some people with the same problem say to change the starter because when Ford checks the voltage it is ok but they claim their is some type of interference going from the starter to the crank sensor. Please let me how it works out for you. Ford change the computer and I still have the same problem. Thanks
Frank
Mad216 from Great Britain 8 years ago
Ford have a software fix for this problem, I had it intermittent and the software upgrade fixed it. No problem since
Cinnymel from United States 5 years ago
@chevyI had same not cranking problem with my 2002 Ford Ranger xlt v6 3.0l truck. Battery, voltage regulator, and alternator all checked out good. I put a new battery in it then l put an ignition control coil module on it and solved cranking problems
Drê555 from New Zealand 3 years ago
Having battery drain 2015 XLT
Demons from Australia 9 years ago
I have the same problem with trying to start, I think there is a problem with the computer not recognising the key. Have had new keys still problem. I lift the bones and disconnect the earth lead from battery for 30sec then reconnect always starts. Ford do not want to know abou
Ford mechanic from Great Britain 7 years ago
Check your foot brake pedal if it's hard and will not depress all the way it will not start take the hand brake off put it in neutral rock the vehicle until foot brake depresses put back in to park and it will start.
Local MECH from other 5 years ago
Any reason why the brake pedal hardens? I'm having similar issues.
Ford mechanic from Great Britain 5 years ago
@Local MECHSorry late getting back to you, the hard brake pedal is telling you that it's registered that your transmission has not entered into parking mode correctly and will not allow you to start the vehicle.
Rossi from Great Britain 4 years ago
@Ford mechanicWhat is the quick solution as it happened to me a couple of days ago. I kept moving the gear lever and eventually it did start but it was embarrassing as nobody could leave the car park.
Ford mechanic from Great Britain 4 years ago
@RossiWhile your in the vehicle gentle push into park remove ignition key lock doors wait 5 to 10 seconds unlock doors as though your entering the vehicle then restart ,it should have reset.
Rossi from Great Britain 4 years ago
@Ford mechanicCheers I will try that if it does it again 👍
Arvin from other 3 years ago
Having the same issue won’t start and break pedal won’t depress. Per mechanic no error on scanning but need to replace run/start relay, start relay and pcm relay…
Ford mechanic from Great Britain 3 years ago
@ArvinThe error is the parking sensor, the ecu as not registered that the vehicle is in park mode, switching of and locking the doors for a couple of minutes resets the ecu.
Clint from South Africa 8 months ago
@Ford mechanicWhen this happens does your dash still show it's in park?
Ford mechanic from Great Britain 8 months ago
@ClintHi Clint
You can have the engine management stay on the p can sometimes be present, the brake pedal will be hard to press down, he need to shut the ignition off and lock the vehicle wait approx 1 to 2 minutes, unlock the car ignition on but don't start move lever to neutral and start the car.
sandgroper from Australia 6 years ago
I have exactly this problem. Brake is hard to press and steering locked. It will then not start though it turns over. I seem to just turn it on and off and put it in and out of park and release handbrake etc till finally it suddenly starts and is perfect for a week or two.
nsereko22@gmail.com from other 4 years ago
Mine is manual i was driving and the engine went off abruptly AND it refuses To start again
Distef from Australia 3 years ago
Same here wat was the problem
Jabu from South Africa 4 years ago
2.2 ford ranger 5 speed not starting it just cranking what could be a problem
Demons from Australia 4 years ago
I had a 2013 Ranger with the same problem and I took it to a dealer in WA 4 times and they could not find the problem. I rang ford and told me if I could take to we’re I bought the car which was in Swan Hill in Vic. I took it to them and they fixed in less than a hour and said if it played up again they told me what would need replacing but never had a problem since.
Weez from Australia 3 years ago
Hey mate, sooo what did they do in swan hill to rectify the problem ?
SteveO from Australia 2 years ago
Mine (BT50 2012) will crank for about 2 or 3 seconds and then cut the start sequence. If I wait 30 seconds it will usually start. If I wait 20 seconds or less it won't. (It also kept going into limp mode - but probably unrelated). It will do it after being driven generally i.e. not first thing in the morning - but will do it after sitting for three hours after driving. It's driving me insane.
Mazda reckoned it was the timing chain and charged me outrageous prices for parts. It didn't fix it. Then they said it was the Cam Position Sensor and changed it and charged me double for the new sensor (as this ford part has a mazda mark-up of over 100%). It didn't fix it. It has now been in the Mazda service centre for 4 full days. I have no idea what will fix it.
Ford mechanic from Great Britain a year ago
Put it into neutral first wait a couple of seconds before you place it into the park position, before you turn the engine off depress the foot brake and release you should hear a click if you do you then know the gearbox is in the park position, if no click put it back into neutral then back to park, then depress the brake and release you need to hear the click, other wise park is not engaged.
Tautona from Botswana 2 months ago
Intermittent start issue that gets resolved when i slightly shake the fuse box
Ford mechanic from Great Britain 2 months ago
Look for loose connections in the wirling in the fuse box plus check that the fuse terminals and relays are not loose sometimes they expand and the fuse or relay does not connect with the metal pins.
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Diesel in the oil sump SolvedSolved

2015 Ford Ranger 236500 miles
I just my engine run away on me a day ago just switched all off now i drained all the oil and i find there's diesel in my oil what can cause this thanks i was thinking high pressure pump for common rail thats the only item that can make sense thanks
Basie from South Africa 6 years ago  
BA
22 reports 
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Giffie from South Africa 5 years ago
Same here whatsapp me 0796693697
Hawk02 from South Africa 4 years ago
Hi Basie did you come right with your Ranger?
Johansson from other 4 years ago
Did you found what was wrong?
Mthi from South Africa 2 years ago
I found oil when checking my dip stick, what could be the problem
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Injector Pump not Pumping diesel

2013 Ford Ranger 3.2L Xlt Double Cab 235000 miles
Hi aal,
I have encountered an issue with my Ranger about a week ago where i was driving on the Highway and all of a sudden the engine cut out. I did diagnostic test and glowplug 1&3 issues were detected. I removed the Feeding pipe of the Injector pump to the Pressure rail and when i turned the engine the Pump wasnt pumping any Diesel to the Pressure rail.
Is my Injector pump faulty ?
Piet from South Africa 8 years ago  
PI
69 reports 
Harry from Australia 5 years ago
What would you expect,its a European Ford peice of Crap
Macdonald from South Africa 4 years ago
What's injector pump fault
Macdonald from South Africa 4 years ago
Diseal is coming from the tank until diseal pump is not going to injectors
Watson from other 3 years ago
You ever got this problem fix I’m having the same issue
Martin from South Africa 4 years ago
Hi, I also have this problem. Any tips or suggestions please?
Watson from other 3 years ago
You ever got the issue fix
Huguuu from South Africa 2 years ago
Hi team I need a help my Ford Ranger 3.2 doesn't supply fuel on the injectors what can be the problem diesel pump from the engine or what cause I replaced the electronic fuel pump from the tank
Toolsie from Trinidad and Tobago a year ago
The diesel fuel line from the filter to the pump has a very fine strainer which can get clogged up with crud. Carefully remove the line the strainer will be found inside of the hollow line bolt. I soaked mine with throttle body spray. Replace it and it was fine. Good luck to everyone!
selby from Trinidad and Tobago 9 months ago
I had the same issue with my 3.2 ford ranger. How did you solve the problem?
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Stalls when driving

1996 Ford Ranger 180000 miles
Hi everyone, please help me. Some weeks ago, the ABS light started turning on occasionally and it now remains this way. I don't know if it has something to do but I've noticed the air conditioning is not working any more. After driving for some minutes in the city, I noticed a power loss; the vehicle slowed down and suddenly felt a jerk as if the engine wanted to stall. This event repeated two to three times until it finally stalled. At that moment, the engine could only be started after the third attempt. The following day, after driving for three blocks, the car stalled. In this opportunity,… Read complete
submit from United States 11 years ago  
SU
12 reports 
bess80 from United States 11 years ago
Check the engine's ground wire, it might be that the heat or movements made the screw loosen or get damaged, as everything you are talking about is electric. It might be that with the jerks and movements, the computer has desprogrammed and that is why it is giving that failure. Check it as well.
Chippydips from Australia 9 years ago
Check the EGR valve, as these valves basically need replacing usually after 150000kms
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Truck runs rough and stall out of the blue

1993 Ford Ranger 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 10 years ago  
CS
19 reports 
Cqmanager from Canada 9 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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Glow plugs light not working, diesel pump not distributing diesel to i

2006 Ford Ranger Wlt 253000 miles
Trying to start engine , but no diesel into injectors
Tla1243 from South Africa 4 years ago  
TL
2 replies 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
If the glow plugs light is not working and the diesel pump is not distributing diesel to the injectors, it could be a problem with the fuel system or a malfunctioning component.
Here are a few things you can try:

Check the fuel pump. The fuel pump is responsible for delivering diesel fuel from the tank to the injectors. If the fuel pump is not functioning properly, it could cause the engine to not start or run poorly. You can test the fuel pump by listening for a humming noise when the key is turned to the "on" position.
Check the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay is responsible for providing power to the fuel pump. If the fuel pump relay is not functioning properly, it could cause the fuel pump to not receive power and the engine to not start or run poorly. You can test the fuel pump relay by checking for voltage at the fuel pump connector.
Check the fuel filter. A clogged fuel filter can restrict the flow of diesel fuel and cause the engine to not start or run poorly.
Check the fuel lines. If the fuel lines are damaged or leaking, it could cause the engine to not start or run poorly.
If you are unable to identify the source of the problem or if the issue persists after checking these components, I recommend having a mechanic diagnose and repair the issue to ensure that the problem is properly addressed and the vehicle is safe to drive.
Nicoleen from South Africa 3 years ago
Why is there pressure on injector 4. The fuel line pipe keeps falling out at injector 4 causing the diesel to run out badly.
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Stalling when clutching, Unstable idle

2013 Ford Ranger 3.2 Manual 4x4 Doublecab 70000 miles
When I brake (and press clutch) the rpms drop lower than they should, often resulting in stalling. I have replaced the injectors, and serviced the vehicle but still nothing. My plan is to replace the idle air control valve, but if anyone knows what the problem is please let me know.
Owen from South Africa 4 years ago  
OW
3 reports 
sambuxton from Great Britain 3 years ago
Did you manage to sort this? Im having the same problem.
Dollys89Ranger from United States 8 months ago
Mine too, but it'll start and run fine until about the 5 or 6th time I try to start it and it'll keep dying. I gotta keep feathering the gas until it smooths out. Help
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Vehicle just died

2021 Ford Ranger Ranger 90000 miles
Vehicle just died while driving and showed a spanner and said see manual. Took it for a diagnostic at a local mechanic and it showed P034-0026 fault code. Replaced the cam positioning sensor but the problem still persist.
Sammy from South Africa 2 years ago  
SA
2 replies 
TanyaMarie from United States a year ago
When my '97 died while driving it was the drive belt.
BEN10 from Australia a year ago
Change the crankshaft sensor
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Stalls when driving

1994 Ford Ranger 147000 miles
When the engine is working, suddenly the electrical current seems to be cut down in the ignition system. What I need to do in these cases is to close the switch, and when I open it back again, the current is back in the ignition system and the car starts.
Randall from United States 11 years ago  
RA
2 reports 
mandy from United States 11 years ago
Check the ani-theft system. Also the alarm or short current, which usually generate this kind of failure.
Randall from United States 11 years ago
Thanks for your response, I will follow your instructions.
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Oil diesel mixing

2012 Ford Ranger Bakkie 200000 miles
Iv a problem 2012 Ford ranger 2.2 is mixing oil with diesel in the sump what could be the cause,, the engine was overhauled and turbo was replaced.
Norest from South Africa 3 years ago  
NO
5 reports 
Jaco from South Africa 2 years ago
Bad oil cooler would be the problem
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Diesel fuel leak

2015 Ford Ranger Pick up truck 10000 miles
Diesel fuel leaking when engine is running
Bong from other 6 years ago  
BO
2 reports 
Freddy from other 6 years ago
Disculpen ami ranger le entro agua ala transmicion ke sele tiene ke reparar y cuanto me cuesta
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My Ford Ranger 2.5 Diesel a bit shaking when I starting it.

2009 Ford Ranger 2.5 216000 miles
Shaking when starting the engine.
Namwenyo from other 9 years ago  
NA
1 report 
Justice from South Africa a year ago
My Ford Ranger 2.5 Diesel a bit shaking when I starting it.
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Diesel found in oil

2012 Ford Ranger 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 9 years ago  
BR
7 reports 
Dale from Australia 5 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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2011 Ford Ranger XLT - 2.2L, Diesel, Westgate Turbo, No EGR

2011 Ford Ranger 300000000300 miles
What must be the problem of this 2011 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel Engine.
As the engine starts, there was no error registered and it functions normally but after a while of revolutions, error warning icon appears on the instrument cluster and subsequently limits the acceleration to only 3,000 rpm.
But if we shut off the engine ang then restart again, the error icon disappears and acellerates again normally until only less than a minute, the error icon again appears and the cycle of low RPM again occurs.
Jose Jr. L. Foronda from Philippines 2 months ago  
JO

Low diesel fuel pressure at injectors 2010 model ranger

2010 Ford Ranger Truck 500 miles
I am not getting fuel pressure at the injectors. Have good supply of diesel on the low side. Injectors and pump have been serviced. New fuel rail pressure sensir
Davidmgnunez from Trinidad and Tobago 4 months ago  
DA

No diesel supply from high pressure pump

2013 Ford Ranger Pickup 150000 miles
Car is cranking but no diesel supply on the injectors car cranks but does not start
Leon from South Africa 6 months ago  
LE
3 reports 

My battery keeps dieing after I turn the vehicle off

1998 Ford Ranger 201000 miles
My battery keeps dieing when I have it off over night
Bill from United States a year ago  
BI
2 reports 

Moteur turbo diesel qui bafouille à haut régime

2005 Ford Ranger Ford Ranger 2.5TD 161000 miles
Au démarrage du moteur, émet une fumée légèrement blanche et bleue et lorsque l’on veut accélérer, le moteur bafouille dès les 3500t/mn
Carl from other a year ago  
CA
1 report 

Ford Ranger 2.2 diesel engine failure

2012 Ford Ranger Ford Ranger 297000 miles
The car through the engine oil light, I checked the oil level; it was OK. I sought advice from a mechanic. We diagnosed the car with an OBD2 scanner, and there wasn't anything suggesting an oil pump failure. The mechanic suggested that it could be an oil sensor switch. I must first change it and see how the car behaves. I drove the car home at 40 km/hr, and then, as I was waiting for the gate to open, the engine just stalled. Could I have destroyed the engine? What's the first thing on diagnosis? I am in Randburg ,Gauteng.
Jay R from South Africa 2 years ago  
JA
1 report 

Rev limiter installed.

2006 Ford Ranger 4.0 sport 280000 miles
There is a rev limiter installed on my truck when I got it i feel it will have more power if I remove or bypass it. How would i go about the such?
Fish from United States 2 years ago  
FI
2 reports 

The bakkie got stuck without diesel. I filled it but doesn't start

2015 Ford Ranger T6 3.2 diesel 200000 miles
The bakie cranks but not start. I want to know how to get air out of the fuel system
Gertjie from South Africa 3 years ago  
GE

Won't start after installing new batt

2008 Ford Ranger 4.0 engine xlt 2wheel drive 195000 miles
Remove batt from truck let stand for 6hrs installed new batt started right up then around lunch it wouldn't start so after 5hrs tried again no start held gas to the floor while turning starter let go of pedal and it started next morning no start again and no luck with holding gas to the floor fuel pump is running with plenty of pressure
Danger ranger from United States 3 years ago  
DA

Sudden jerking while driving and than dies while at a constant cruise

1993 Ford Ranger Ford ranger 17120 miles
So it started out one day when I hit the gravel back roads that I always take. My truck started jerking and acted like it wanted to die everytime I got on them. But after a few days my truck started to jerk when it was in fourth gear just cruising along at 40 to 50 miles an hour. Than one day it starts doing it in third or second. Than one day it just jerks and dies and than it did same thing but died twice. The thing is , is that it's the same symptoms but never constant. You never know when it will happen or in what gear but you know that within the day, it will happen. I can't figure it out and the mechanics I know are stumped too.
Mean&Sexy from United States 3 years ago  
ME
7 reports 

I have replaced all piston on my 5 cylinder engine but diesel doesn't

2014 Ford Ranger 3.2 diesel 175000 miles
Why is diesel not reaching the injectors
Giant from South Africa 5 years ago  
GI
3 reports 

Fird Ranger 2.2 Diesel dont want to start

2015 Ford Ranger Ford ranger 113000 miles
After engine was washed, we drove about 30kilos and then it just died. We removed the terminals from the batery, left it a hour, checked the diesel filter and then it start again and we drove 49kilos with no problems
We then serviced it and it start again
Washed the engin and niw we are back to square one. If it starts it dies immediately, seems if it just cut out. Please advise on what the problem might be
Frik from South Africa 5 years ago  
FR
5 reports 

Installed a used transmission and won't crank over

1999 Ford Ranger 3.0L. 2wd 100000 miles
I put a used trans in my 99 ranger truck. The fly wheel turns and converter too. I was moving it when I was righting up bolts to converter. Hooked every thing together. When I went to start it just all the lights came on And no crank. But when I jump the starter it wants to start. Ground problem??
Spanky from United States 11 years ago  
SP
8 reports 

Engine check light SolvedSolved

2008 Ford Ranger 3 lt Diesel 108000 miles
Hi my engine check light came on 2 days ago & my truck stalled & the OBD reader said code 93 & 191 is there any way to find out why, please resond if you know what could be the cause of it.
Regards. Duke...
Duke from Australia 9 years ago  
DU
7 reports 
Duke from Australia 9 years ago
The Engine Code p0191 is the Fuel Sensor Unit , after reading & seeing your video on how to remove & fit it I new that I could do it myself. I went to my local Ford Dealer & told him what I needed & how much was the Sensor Unit, my local Ford Dealer said that I would have to buy the whole Fuel Rail because they don't make them as a Single Unit & the price would be $800 + Fitting the. Rail with the Sensor, I showed this Idiot your video clip & he told me that your video was Wrong , so I told him too shove it I then went to a Spare parts shop & told them what I needed & they had 1 in stock for $370 , all I had ro do was to unsrew it the 1 in the video had 2 bolts but on mine ir was just unscrewing it , so easy I let my truck get COLD when I done the JOB, it took about 20 mins from start to finish. When I took the old part back in they said it's a non - genuine part , I told that Idiot that I would rather have a Bosch part than a Ford part. I just think that this Ford Dealer justs likes Ripping people off & if I ever need any parts in the future I will NEVER go back there. Best regards , Duke
Wiselaw from Australia 9 years ago
My 2008 turbo Ranger just got wrtten off by insurance co after months of exhaustive independent engineer inspections after filling it with contaminated fuel at Woolworths /Caltex discount fuel. Just salvaged it as economic write-off from Pickles Auctions and would love to see link to the video you mention. The truck was my late Daughter's veterinarian truck so has great sentimental attachment.
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Yeah Right from Australia 5 years ago
Its typical of dealers. They are a bunch of rip off merchants!
Duke from Australia 5 years ago
Mate I only go to Bursons if I need anything, my local fFord Dealer charged an old lady $70 to replace her new battery that she brought in, bloody thieves, Not happy JAN 😡🇦🇺
Lebo from South Africa 4 years ago
Hi 3.0 TDCi Ford ranger it doesn't show engine light
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"ESC Require Services" and "Hill Descent Control Not Available" SolvedSolved

2017 Ford Ranger Ford Ranger 3.2 Diesel XLT 121000 miles
My 2017 Ford Ranger 3.2 diesel stalls immediately after showing "ESC Require Services" and "Hill Descent Control Not Available" lights. What could be the problem?
Raymond from South Africa 3 years ago  
RA
2 reports 
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Raymond from South Africa 3 years ago
Apparently there was a short circuit in the loom
Cardo from South Africa 3 years ago
Hi... I have the same Problem that appears on the screen... What can be the cause?
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Ford ranger 3.2 6 Speed wont start

2010 Ford Ranger Picknup 150000 miles
I was driving my vehicle and it started stalling and hesitating to pick up and when I parked it, it started jerking while idling. Then I drove a short and it the engine just stopped running. I started again and it completely refused To start and it just kept cranking. After checking the intake pipe from engine into the fuel filter chamber, fuel was not flowing when I cranked the engine
Real from other 4 years ago  
RE
3 reports 
Bigboi from New Zealand 4 years ago
It could be your cranking sensor causing this
Jay jay from other 4 years ago
My 2004 ford ranger will not accelerate pass 2000 rpms
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Well I was driving n it started to loose power n it cranks but no SolvedSolved

2018 Ford Ranger 5000 miles
No diesel on a engine but it does reach to injector
Television from South Africa 4 years ago  
TE
1 report 
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