Won't idle. Any suggestions?

08-31-2005, 06:59 AM

My ranger won't start unless I give it gas, something that it's never done before. Once I get it to start it won't idle on it's own. I can drive it as long as I don't stop. It'll die as soon as I hit a stop sign or a red light. Could this be the fuel pump? Anybody got any ideas. Thanks in advance. By the way, it's a 2000 Ranger Sport/ 4cyl/ 5speed.

08-31-2005, 10:59 AM

first thing to do is get a can of carb.spray cleaner//like GUMOUT//remove the large hose from air cleaner to motor.
look in motor side and you will see black build up//spray this to wash it away//also open throttle and spray in there//let sit till fumes all gone //put hose back on and restart//should help//bob

FreakinFords · 03-21-2006, 06:09 PM

Could you please tell me what it ended up being. Right now my 2000 Ford Ranger is having the exact exact same problem. Please email me.

toranomaki · 05-16-2006, 10:45 PM

BUMP. I too am having the same issue with my 97 b2300. Please help.

twcpw2 · 05-24-2006, 02:00 PM

Replaced the oxygen sensor, engine runs fine now.

khsbaseball322 · 05-29-2006, 05:23 PM

02 sensor, plus, wires, filter, IAC valve or even the vaccum hose, i remember when i installed my throttle body spacer, i accidentally disconnected the hose and it would idle.