Problem: engine continues to rev to 2000-3500 rpms when clutch is engaged or put into neutral. Per technical service bulletin it's a slow return to idle #617400. Calibration strategy change, message 11966.
1998 Ford Ranger engine complaints
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Engine knocking, diagnosed as carbon build up, carbon remover added, engine seized, dealer replaced engine, 9000 miles on second engine. Same knocking noise is present. Ford service bulletin recommends same treatment as previously done. The bulletin also suggested revving engine to 3000 RPM on daily basis. I am concerned about long term affect carbon build up will have on the engine. Ford does not have a solution for this problem.
Map sensor failed.
Engine head failed twice. Yh
Time belt failed. Yh
Temprature gauge failed. Yh
Engine oxygen regulator completely failed.
Engine light came on, possible engine failure.
On two occasions the cooling system hoses were loose, causing failure and leakage.
Design of the oil filter location causes electrical sparks whenever the filter comes into contact with starter hot terminal. A protected cover should be designed so this condition would not occur. Dealer notified.
While driving the vehicle will stall unexpectedly (all power will go out) which almost could result in an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer replaced battery, fuses etc. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please further details and VIN #. 8ak
At maintenance oil and filter change, attempted to remove filter by conventional method out through bottom of engine compartment. Filter contacted starter and chassis frame which created a electrical short circuit resulting in fire involving plastic wheel well and parking brake cable housing. Also destroyed two ground straps and main battery ground wire before battery could be disconnected and fire extinguished with dry chemical extinguisher. Ford of hyannis told us that no other similar incident had been reported. No caution or information was included in the owner's manual or in the dealer orientation which would have alerted the owner to the necessity of removing the filter through the top of the engine compartment. Had it not been for the immediate availability of large dry chemical extinguisher, the vehicle would have been destroyed and garage attached to home severely damaged.
Flapping noise in the engine.
Engine floods/fails to start, after waiting approximately 30 minutes, engine will sometimes start. (qcaw)
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