I have a 2002 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab 6 cyl 3.0 The idle is rough and seems as if it may stall out when initially starting to accellerate, when getting up to speed it will intermittintly hesitate; lose power a few quick times, when over 40 mph seems OK

Submitted by stephenedwards Sun 04/11/2010

Any ideas: Plugs Wires Fuel

Submitted by stephenedwards on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 23:24.

Any ideas:
Plugs
Wires
Fuel Filter
PCV Valve
All of the Above
Please give me me your thoughts which may pertain to the above described conditions. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

have you checked for vacuum

Submitted by dayshifter1 on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 05:18.

have you checked for vacuum leak, with engine@ idle spray around intake with something like a carb cleaner listen for engine to change idles to pin point the leak if this is the prob, also is the check engine lightr on? most auto parts houses wil scan for free hope this helps out pls let me knoe :)

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