Before anyone decides to load up the parts cannon after watching this please keep in mind that there are MANY reasons a car engine would be down on power. Some of you may have this very problem. However, its like saying "I'm not feeling very well so I took some allergy medication and so should you." Diagnosis is a skill and VERY helpful.
@@picklerix6162 I have a red b3000 it’s the best cause red adds speed, and the b3000 is better than the ranger cause the grille and other body styling is better
I had a heater hose crossover leak. It has an H connection right over the intake manifold. Had over heating issues and a CEL. Heater hose crossover had shorted out my coil pack causing a misfire making the engine run on five cylinders. I was getting bad gas mileage and overheating. What fun! Discovered the leak which fun because did not happen till the vehicle was warm and the pressure built up. Once the leak was discovered and each plug wire was removed one at a time checking for lightning, Replaced the coil and the H-connection running like champ. 169,000 on the Vulcan 3.0. Have had all three engines the employed, 2.3, 3.0 and 4.0. Great trucks and if you change the oil regularly they are bullet proof.
Yeah I've been dealing with that kind of a thing on my Mazda B3000 which is virtually the same as your Ranger. I bought it with a rod knock and since it was such a clean truck I got a used engine and put it in. I had a misfire which I tracked down to the coil pack and replaced it along with new wires and plugs. I still had a rough idle but I put it on ignore for the time being until I had time to deal with it. One day I was driving home with a bed load of wood from a tree I had cut down. As I was driving home there was a sudden and serious drop in power so I figured I'd better not put it on ignore anymore. I did a power balanced test and a relative compression test with my scan tool and came up with a 50% drop in performance out of the right bank. Then I did a good old mechanical compression test with my compression gauge and found 90 lbs on the #2 cylinder. That told me I was going to have to do a teardown and that's where I found those nasty exhaust valve seats. I still wasn't convinced that was all of the problem so I went ahead and put a set of brand new heads on it. After that it had a very smooth idol but still was lacking in performance. I pulled the front pipe off with the three cats and suddenly I had all the power I could use. Since that pipe is no longer available from Ford or Mazda and since I live in California you can't get them from the wrecking yard so I'm crossing my fingers with an order in to Magnaflow, to the tune of $1,800, that they will build me one within the next few months.
Yooo any updates? I ordered the coilpack from the video although I've never heard of that before. Hoping this fixes it for me - 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 5-speed manual, 105k miles
Mine has a temper based on the day and the temperature, also got the 3rd cylinder misfire if I idle to long. And I'm getting 13-19L/100km I'm ordering a pack rn
I just bought a used 2002 ranger. The engine runs a high rpm to drive highway speeds. I also have a dodge dakota and the ranger runs about 20% higher rpm. Would this repair lower the rpm at highway speed
Make sure you buy a Motorcraft ignition coil do not go cheap guys. It’s gonna cost you also go mortarcraft cables, and spark plugs believe me your car will run even better if you go with original parts do not play it out cheap
Had the same problem, but it was intermittent, only happened when the truck was warm, and under load. Like going up a hill. Then it would loss power and start miss firing. Only code was a misfire. Bought an aftermarket coil pack, and it was even worse. Bought the OEM problem solved.
Seriously that was the issue? My 01 3 L has the exact same issue with the intermit as well. I can be driving and come to a complete stop and a serious drop in power and what feels like a misfire happens but once I step on the gas and I get to my destination like nothing happend
@@JuanDaMajikOne I had fired the parts cannon thinking it was a spark plug, or wire. even checked my injectors and found number two was in fact bad and replaced just that one injector. But still had the problem since then I learned a lot from watching videos. My truck is going on sixteen years now. I bought a new 2023 ford ranger with the four-cylinder engine, but I still prefer my 2007 3.0L V six. It doesn't have all the whistles, and bells that the new truck has, but it's a better at being a truck.
@@comeasyouare4545 I bought my truck used in 2015 and it's always had that problem. I too did the parts cannon I did the plugs, wires and even an oil change but like you it didn't help either but i too went on line and found out about the so called micro cracks that the plastic on the coil pack develop over time so I went on ahead and replaced it with an after market from oreily's but haven't replaced it since. I think I'm going to give that a go and hopefully that'll help some. Thanks!
@@jp_travels247 So I didn't fork over the money for a new pack. But I did do a muffler delete and installed a straight pipe. Idk if mufflers can hinder performance but my truck feels faster now. Definitely sounds faster lol
That's about right on a pre-2016 ranger. The newer ones supposedly get over 20mpg and the one's going back to 1996 should be getting around what you are, 16-18.
@@Keys879 I am getting 18 mpg whit regular tire 225 /70/15 whit tonneau cover I recently put a pump in my truck and now it seems like it's not reading the fuel cuz every time I go to fill it up at 230 mi it's saying it the only top it off at 12:00 but it looked like it was super low
@@lawrencemeyers1212 I believe the older trucks have a float-style gauge for the fuel indication. So it could be stuck or bent. Though hard to say without looking at it and it's certainly not an easy thing to get to if i remember correctly. Nonetheless, you're doing better than me. Mine started chugging down the gas getting me around 14mpg and I can't figure it out for the life of me.
I have an 06 Ford ranger irs 2 WD ITS BEEN aGREAT truck I've owned it since it was new and I've replaced the coil pack plugs and wires and crankshaft position censor. And the computer and went through 1 battery o and I just rebuilt the front end new ball joints and control arms and its like a new truck again
I have a 2003 Ford ranger with a three point slow V6 And it makes a noise like a bunch of crickets around 3000 RPM and hire I’ve already replaced both cylinder heads once
Try finding UA-camr vid - FordMakuloco (spelling probably wrong) about the 3.0l and valve retaining bolts/nuts that loosen over time. I believe there is a correction kit. I’m wondering if it’s not a reason for some of the performance and gas mileage loss
I mean, not to be that guy, but that's the obvious place to start. Power loss with a misfire code 9 times outta 10 is gunna be either air, fuel, or, most likely, spark. Luckily, he didn't jump the gun trying to do those heads.😂
@@livens100 to further your point... most at-home maintenance is centered around those 3 things. Even if nothings wrong with your vehicle, everyone should be in the habit of keeping those parts of their motor clean and functioning. Most of the time, those are the easiest parts to work on and anybody can learn how. Although, not so much with these newer vehicles.
Try resetting the truck by disconnecting the battery, using premium fuel, at least two 2 tanks. Mines kinda did that never seen the problem, even after driving couple hundred miles and scanning the truck.
You can test a coilpack with a cheap $5 multimeter. a cylinder misfiring is usually (starting with the most common) a bad spark plug, a bad plug wire, or a bad coil/coilpack. First thing to do is pull your spark plug and see what she looks like.
you have a retart truck. Jk youre not maintainencing properly , bad plugs, bad wires or coilpack.... worst case is blown cylinder rings or burnt valves
Before anyone decides to load up the parts cannon after watching this please keep in mind that there are MANY reasons a car engine would be down on power.
Some of you may have this very problem.
However, its like saying "I'm not feeling very well so I took some allergy medication and so should you."
Diagnosis is a skill and VERY helpful.
its because your ranger is Yellow. Everybody knows Green Ranger is the best
Hands down.
Nah red makes it faster
I thought the green B3000 was best?
@@picklerix6162 I have a red b3000 it’s the best cause red adds speed, and the b3000 is better than the ranger cause the grille and other body styling is better
Please!!!green is a spectrum from Blue ford blue! Sonic blue to be exact lol🎉
Always start with the basics ...
I had a heater hose crossover leak. It has an H connection right over the intake manifold. Had over heating issues and a CEL. Heater hose crossover had shorted out my coil pack causing a misfire making the engine run on five cylinders. I was getting bad gas mileage and overheating. What fun! Discovered the leak which fun because did not happen till the vehicle was warm and the pressure built up. Once the leak was discovered and each plug wire was removed one at a time checking for lightning, Replaced the coil and the H-connection running like champ. 169,000 on the Vulcan 3.0. Have had all three engines the employed, 2.3, 3.0 and 4.0. Great trucks and if you change the oil regularly they are bullet proof.
Yeah I've been dealing with that kind of a thing on my Mazda B3000 which is virtually the same as your Ranger. I bought it with a rod knock and since it was such a clean truck I got a used engine and put it in. I had a misfire which I tracked down to the coil pack and replaced it along with new wires and plugs. I still had a rough idle but I put it on ignore for the time being until I had time to deal with it. One day I was driving home with a bed load of wood from a tree I had cut down. As I was driving home there was a sudden and serious drop in power so I figured I'd better not put it on ignore anymore. I did a power balanced test and a relative compression test with my scan tool and came up with a 50% drop in performance out of the right bank. Then I did a good old mechanical compression test with my compression gauge and found 90 lbs on the #2 cylinder. That told me I was going to have to do a teardown and that's where I found those nasty exhaust valve seats. I still wasn't convinced that was all of the problem so I went ahead and put a set of brand new heads on it. After that it had a very smooth idol but still was lacking in performance. I pulled the front pipe off with the three cats and suddenly I had all the power I could use. Since that pipe is no longer available from Ford or Mazda and since I live in California you can't get them from the wrecking yard so I'm crossing my fingers with an order in to Magnaflow, to the tune of $1,800, that they will build me one within the next few months.
Yooo any updates? I ordered the coilpack from the video although I've never heard of that before. Hoping this fixes it for me - 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 5-speed manual, 105k miles
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Mine has a temper based on the day and the temperature, also got the 3rd cylinder misfire if I idle to long. And I'm getting 13-19L/100km I'm ordering a pack rn
@@toby2581 agreed it worked for me and now the thing has more umph then ever before
Yes, those cool packs do go bad on those Rangers. And once you change them it makes a world of difference. That’s a cold hard fact.
I just bought a used 2002 ranger. The engine runs a high rpm to drive highway speeds. I also have a dodge dakota and the ranger runs about 20% higher rpm. Would this repair lower the rpm at highway speed
@@TheSaskachewan1maybe because its not a dakota?
Are they hard to put on?
your ranger about like mine. but i have a single cab. man these trucks are so cool looking an yellow just makes it all pop.
What if my coils are brand new and still won’t accelerate on hills and gives no torque
Make sure you buy a Motorcraft ignition coil do not go cheap guys. It’s gonna cost you also go mortarcraft cables, and spark plugs believe me your car will run even better if you go with original parts do not play it out cheap
That probably why my 4 cylinder was SLOW.
But the fuel economy was good.
What is your mpg if you don’t mind?
My 95 was running bad and it was the coil packs and plugs. Common prob with ranger
did you get eny codes for the bad coil pack my 2001 is doing the same with no codes
@JWheelie- did you say you had a check engine light on also? Thank You.
I have the exact same truck, same color, and same issues, but on cylinders #2 & #4.
I have one since 2000 new. 3.0 flex. Terrible gas mileage!
What year is yours
@@wildestcowboy2668 2000
@@niceguydmm 5$peed?
@@wildestcowboy2668 auto
I just purchased the same year and motor combo as you with 4×4.Gas mileage is horrible, 113,000 miles,lol
What rpm does the engine run at when driving highway speed? 60mph for example. Mine runs about 20% higher than other vehicles
Had the same problem, but it was intermittent, only happened when the truck was warm, and under load. Like going up a hill. Then it would loss power and start miss firing. Only code was a misfire. Bought an aftermarket coil pack, and it was even worse. Bought the OEM problem solved.
Seriously that was the issue? My 01 3 L has the exact same issue with the intermit as well. I can be driving and come to a complete stop and a serious drop in power and what feels like a misfire happens but once I step on the gas and I get to my destination like nothing happend
@@JuanDaMajikOne I had fired the parts cannon thinking it was a spark plug, or wire. even checked my injectors and found number two was in fact bad and replaced just that one injector. But still had the problem since then I learned a lot from watching videos. My truck is going on sixteen years now. I bought a new 2023 ford ranger with the four-cylinder engine, but I still prefer my 2007 3.0L V six. It doesn't have all the whistles, and bells that the new truck has, but it's a better at being a truck.
@@comeasyouare4545 I bought my truck used in 2015 and it's always had that problem. I too did the parts cannon I did the plugs, wires and even an oil change but like you it didn't help either but i too went on line and found out about the so called micro cracks that the plastic on the coil pack develop over time so I went on ahead and replaced it with an after market from oreily's but haven't replaced it since. I think I'm going to give that a go and hopefully that'll help some. Thanks!
Gonna grab one and give it a shot. I have the same issue its ridiculous lol
Yo give an update, I’m curious
@@jp_travels247 So I didn't fork over the money for a new pack. But I did do a muffler delete and installed a straight pipe. Idk if mufflers can hinder performance but my truck feels faster now. Definitely sounds faster lol
@@jp_travels247 when I get the dough il let you know on the coil pack. Im sure it would help
@@KleinHeister awww yeeee
@@KleinHeister bro it’s not
What is mpg Ford ranger should be I am getting 18 mile gallon on my 08 3.0
That's about right on a pre-2016 ranger. The newer ones supposedly get over 20mpg and the one's going back to 1996 should be getting around what you are, 16-18.
@@Keys879 I am getting 18 mpg whit regular tire 225 /70/15 whit tonneau cover I recently put a pump in my truck and now it seems like it's not reading the fuel cuz every time I go to fill it up at 230 mi it's saying it the only top it off at 12:00 but it looked like it was super low
@@lawrencemeyers1212 I believe the older trucks have a float-style gauge for the fuel indication. So it could be stuck or bent. Though hard to say without looking at it and it's certainly not an easy thing to get to if i remember correctly.
Nonetheless, you're doing better than me. Mine started chugging down the gas getting me around 14mpg and I can't figure it out for the life of me.
16-20
The best fix for a slow 3 l is a 4 l 😂
Or a 2.3L eco boost :)
Ever change your air filter? Dropped 250rpm when compared to the same speed before. Intake manifold gasket is my next issue
Mike had the same with an Audi he owned.
What A dangerous ranger
Okay i have an 04 Ranger and when I'm driving at around 70mph-75mph, my rpms stay around 2500 and never down shifts again. Is that normal??
yeah sounds like you got 4:;11 gears in there like I do.. My old ranger had 3:73 and def noticed a diff on the highway as rev'd lower
I have an 06 Ford ranger irs 2 WD ITS BEEN aGREAT truck I've owned it since it was new and I've replaced the coil pack plugs and wires and crankshaft position censor. And the computer and went through 1 battery o and I just rebuilt the front end new ball joints and control arms and its like a new truck again
the 4 Liter?
BRO! Me f'in too. My B3000 was chocking out on thr higheay and running "Mehhh" just not grewt. Then I changed my coil pack and BOOM, brand new truck.
Anyone know why i doubled my mpg because of a k&n air filter on my ranger?
I have a 2003 Ford ranger with a three point slow V6 And it makes a noise like a bunch of crickets around 3000 RPM and hire I’ve already replaced both cylinder heads once
Same problem here. I started to use premium fuel and the noise stoped. Give it a try.
Try finding UA-camr vid - FordMakuloco (spelling probably wrong) about the 3.0l and valve retaining bolts/nuts that loosen over time. I believe there is a correction kit. I’m wondering if it’s not a reason for some of the performance and gas mileage loss
Coil pack is right!
my 3.0 still slow as a dog after new plugs, coil, coilpack
Try fuel filter
I mean, not to be that guy, but that's the obvious place to start. Power loss with a misfire code 9 times outta 10 is gunna be either air, fuel, or, most likely, spark. Luckily, he didn't jump the gun trying to do those heads.😂
I give this advice to everyone... Your engine needs 3 things to run: Spark, Gas and Compression. Always start checking with those 3, in that order.
@@livens100 to further your point... most at-home maintenance is centered around those 3 things. Even if nothings wrong with your vehicle, everyone should be in the habit of keeping those parts of their motor clean and functioning. Most of the time, those are the easiest parts to work on and anybody can learn how. Although, not so much with these newer vehicles.
Getting on the highway at 60 miles an hour I can catch a third gear scratch with my 3.0
Lmao I had the same problem spent so much in parts probably 250$ plus and it was all a 20$ coil pack
18 litres? That’s like a v8 🤦🏻♂️
Hey man I get cylinder 3 misfire on my 3.0 ranger every so often do u think this is the problem
Try resetting the truck by disconnecting the battery, using premium fuel, at least two 2 tanks. Mines kinda did that never seen the problem, even after driving couple hundred miles and scanning the truck.
You can test a coilpack with a cheap $5 multimeter. a cylinder misfiring is usually (starting with the most common) a bad spark plug, a bad plug wire, or a bad coil/coilpack. First thing to do is pull your spark plug and see what she looks like.
you have a retart truck. Jk youre not maintainencing properly , bad plugs, bad wires or coilpack.... worst case is blown cylinder rings or burnt valves
coilpack, bad plug or wires..
BLACK RANGERS MATTER ✊🏿
Fax
The 3.0 engine is a piece of shit, power of a 4 cylinder with the fuel economy of a V8.
Haha, yeah. And then go put that in an Aerostar where you can do fuckall maintenance for a redefinition of shit show.
@@uncleronny6748 No, thanks.
It's a good engine man lol
@@firstlast--- I disagree, I would never buy a Ford product with it.
Or you know you could actually diagnose the issue instead of being a parts guesser.... Jesus.....
It's almost like when you do your maintenance, the vehicle runs better.
Who'd have thought?
lol.
The 3.0 is a very junky engine, not a fan!