You're a goddam American hero, best video I've seen. You deserve a case of beer for shutting the fuck up quickly and getting to the task instead of talking about your truck for 6 minutes like every other old ranger video
For anyone curious about the "Do Not Clean" sticker, it's because out of the factory the throttle body has a special coating inside to prevent build-up. After 20+ years though that coating's definitely all gone though so no point in worryin
I have a 93 Ford Ranger 2.3l, I removed the throttle body and the plenum and found that the holes inside were blocked. I also found that the truck had 2 bad Gaskets and decayed hoses. What it looked like was oil. I use a shop rag, baby bottle brush, and throttle body cleaner. After putting the truck back together, I went for a drive and WOW! it runs better and it stop stalling at red lights and stop signs. I have more horsepower. Thank you so much.
my ranger is idling high. and I push clutch in it will idle high for 5 seconds then calm down but as I drive it stays high. I replaced to sensor and it ran good for a day but went back to idling high again. any ideas guys maybe just a cleaning like the video
Video was perfectly fine with me but than again I'm not worried about angles and such. It was straight to the point and informative. It also helps that it's really the only good video I can find for a 2.3L. Thanks again.
If carl is the one that made this video. Nicely done. I have 96 ford ranger xlt... And jus started using seafoam... Tryin to get seafoam in the throttle body or pcm valve. And wanted to also find a way to get sparks done.... Really ovedue... But video was great... Thank you.
My truck will not start. I have tried everything. I wonder if this needs to be clean on my truck. I sprayed some starting fluid in the intake and will not start. I'm getting spark to the plugs.
It's imperative that you don't use a aerosol can to spray directly down into the throttle body. Using the aerosol can will wash out what remains of the lubricants on the throttle shaft. Always use a clean rag and spray the rag instead of the throttle body. Then use the rag to wipe out the inside of the throttle body and throttle plate.
Hey man. Do you happen to know what attaches to the rigid line, L shaped, coming out of the bottom of the throttle body? Does it connect to the second smaller port on the PCV?
What was the problem with how it ran? Was it just a rough idle? Mine is bucking as I drive it and I wonder if this could be part of the problem. The MAF seems to be working properly and I blocked off the EGR and there's no difference.
My 96 2.3 did it too I built me an intake blocked off the fuel injector holes and put me a small 2 barrel carb ran better than that fuel injected garbage system they had on It
+Brandon Copeland Sir, Ford introduced the MAF exactly in 1989 perhaps your Ranger does not use a MAF sensor. It uses a BP sensor (barometric Pressure sensor) or only MAP
If you do have a Mass Air Flow sensor it will be located on your intake tubing. There will be a pipe/tube running from your air box and connecting to the throttle body. It is a square housing attached to the pipe with a wire connected. It should be the only plug with a wire connected to it running to the intake tube.
Thanks for the video! A have a 1998 Ford Ranger with a 2.5 L 4 cylinder and I need to clean the throttle body. The throttle body on your 2.3 L looks exactly like mine so this video is going to help me a lot! One question - did you install a throttle body gasket when you reinstalled the throttle body?
You're a goddam American hero, best video I've seen. You deserve a case of beer for shutting the fuck up quickly and getting to the task instead of talking about your truck for 6 minutes like every other old ranger video
For anyone curious about the "Do Not Clean" sticker, it's because out of the factory the throttle body has a special coating inside to prevent build-up. After 20+ years though that coating's definitely all gone though so no point in worryin
Lol thank you
Thanks for posting this video! Very helpful!
I have a 93 Ford Ranger 2.3l, I removed the throttle body and the plenum and found that the holes inside were blocked. I also found that the truck had 2 bad Gaskets and decayed hoses. What it looked like was oil. I use a shop rag, baby bottle brush, and throttle body cleaner. After putting the truck back together, I went for a drive and WOW! it runs better and it stop stalling at red lights and stop signs. I have more horsepower. Thank you so much.
Awesome! Glad the video helped!
my ranger is idling high. and I push clutch in it will idle high for 5 seconds then calm down but as I drive it stays high. I replaced to sensor and it ran good for a day but went back to idling high again. any ideas guys maybe just a cleaning like the video
Thank you so much!. I had to change the TP sensor and your video helped me figure out how to take it apart and clean it! Thanks again:)
Buddy you saved me a ton of money. Thank you much.
Glad to hear! Trying to invest in a better camera to help with some other videos!
Video was perfectly fine with me but than again I'm not worried about angles and such. It was straight to the point and informative. It also helps that it's really the only good video I can find for a 2.3L. Thanks again.
Cool. I was going to do this today, but taking it off looked intimidating for a bit. I feel more comfortable doing it now.
I'm glad it helped! Its all about getting in there and doing your best!
What tube connects to the under side of the throttle body?
If carl is the one that made this video. Nicely done. I have 96 ford ranger xlt... And jus started using seafoam... Tryin to get seafoam in the throttle body or pcm valve. And wanted to also find a way to get sparks done.... Really ovedue... But video was great... Thank you.
How about the hose that runs from the underneath the throttle ody
My truck will not start. I have tried everything. I wonder if this needs to be clean on my truck. I sprayed some starting fluid in the intake and will not start. I'm getting spark to the plugs.
Fuel pump
It's imperative that you don't use a aerosol can to spray directly down into the throttle body. Using the aerosol can will wash out what remains of the lubricants on the throttle shaft. Always use a clean rag and spray the rag instead of the throttle body. Then use the rag to wipe out the inside of the throttle body and throttle plate.
I appreciate plain speaking. Thank you
Is there a gasket that needs to be put between throttle body and intake?
Good vid helped me out alot thanks man.
You keeping quail over there?
Bro, great video
Hey man. Do you happen to know what attaches to the rigid line, L shaped, coming out of the bottom of the throttle body? Does it connect to the second smaller port on the PCV?
Honestly, I cannot remember. It may be in this video somewhere.
A year late and a dollar short, but it connects to a vapor recovery tube that goes to the charcoal canister in the front of the truck.
What was the problem with how it ran? Was it just a rough idle? Mine is bucking as I drive it and I wonder if this could be part of the problem. The MAF seems to be working properly and I blocked off the EGR and there's no difference.
My 96 2.3 did it too I built me an intake blocked off the fuel injector holes and put me a small 2 barrel carb ran better than that fuel injected garbage system they had on It
Good job.
I have a 1989 Ford Ranger 2.3 and I can't even find the Mass Air Flow sensor. I want to clean it as well. Can you help?
+Brandon Copeland
Sir, Ford introduced the MAF exactly in 1989 perhaps your Ranger does not use a MAF sensor. It uses a BP sensor (barometric Pressure sensor) or only MAP
If you do have a Mass Air Flow sensor it will be located on your intake tubing. There will be a pipe/tube running from your air box and connecting to the throttle body. It is a square housing attached to the pipe with a wire connected. It should be the only plug with a wire connected to it running to the intake tube.
Thanks for the video! A have a 1998 Ford Ranger with a 2.5 L 4 cylinder and I need to clean the throttle body. The throttle body on your 2.3 L looks exactly like mine so this video is going to help me a lot! One question - did you install a throttle body gasket when you reinstalled the throttle body?
Trying to locate my pcv valve, anyone knows where it is, please help. Thanks 93 2.3ltr
Behind the drivers wheel well plastic cover
Thank you ! I have seen the light! Got tps and egr code!
Now i can fix my bosses truck.... He got intimidated with it lol.... im over texting him u serious this easy as hell...