Engine stalled and shut off while idling, now stalling while driving.
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My 2003 Ford Ranger has about 82000 miles and has stalled out 4 times the past week. Three times in one day, twice while driving and once while trying to start. I can feel the engine start to rumble for a few seconds before it finally shuts off and I have to press the fuel reset switch to get it to start. Anyone have any ideas of what the cause of this issue could be? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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You do indeed have to press the inertia switch to start it?
There was a run of weak inertia switches in early 2000's Rangers. This may be all that is needed.
Well, if it started when pushing it otherwise, I would rule out the inertia switch.
An inspection of your fuel supply (pressure) and your spark (cam sensor, etc) is necessary when it cranks and doesn't start. This way you can isolate what system, at least, you are looking at when you diagnose it.
I had to only once. Every other time I had to push it to be able to start it back up after it stalled out while it had been running.
Well, if it started when pushing it otherwise, I would rule out the inertia switch. An inspection of your fuel supply (pressure) and your spark (cam sensor, etc) is necessary when it cranks and doesn't start. This way you can isolate what system, at least, you are looking at when you diagnose it.