Nine problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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Abnormally high cold idle made worse by attempting to 'kick it down' with accelerator pedal; pedal sticks to kicked position causing engine to race even higher. Must shut off engine to avoid damage. With engine off, must repeatedly stomp pedal to attempt release. Partial release still leaves very high engine speed, undriveable. Dealer can't duplicate problem; found corrosion at end of throttle cable, cleaned and lubricated. Not sure if problem is fixed, since on both occasions the vehicle had sat for one week of nonuse before problem occurred.
During five different times at various speed the motor runs between 3/4 to 1/2 wide open. Please describe details.
Engine computer failed.
Engine main seal failed.
I was wonering about my vehicle catching fire in an accident I had gottin into.
Vehicle continues to lose speed when going up hill. With the accelerator to the floor, the speed decreases and the engine and over drive lights blink.
Engine idles very erratic.
Engine locked at 42,000 miles.