loss of power - Ford Ranger Forum

ninjamonkey16 · 09-01-2009, 12:39 PM

i recently bought a 1988 ford ranger, 2.9 liter, 4x4, manual.
for some reason the truck loses power, like its not getting enough gas, and then sometimes it gets too much and jumps. i have only recently learned to drive a stick, and i know my skills arent that great with one, but even when i hold the pedal smoothly it cuts out until i pump the pedal.
i have taken the truck to a mechanic and he says the computer is not reading any codes.

i was wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and what they did to fix it.

**Jon** · 09-14-2009, 11:27 AM

Could be carbon build up or maybe even a falty fuel pump.

dlw62884 · 12-01-2009, 04:24 PM

probly the low presure fuel pump. mine did that too before i changed the pump.

09-01-2009, 12:39 PM	#1
ninjamonkey16 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	loss of power i recently bought a 1988 ford ranger, 2.9 liter, 4x4, manual. for some reason the truck loses power, like its not getting enough gas, and then sometimes it gets too much and jumps. i have only recently learned to drive a stick, and i know my skills arent that great with one, but even when i hold the pedal smoothly it cuts out until i pump the pedal. i have taken the truck to a mechanic and he says the computer is not reading any codes. i was wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and what they did to fix it.

09-14-2009, 11:27 AM	#2
Jon Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 446	Could be carbon build up or maybe even a falty fuel pump. __________________ *Jon* Have you registered??

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12-01-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
dlw62884 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 2	probly the low presure fuel pump. mine did that too before i changed the pump.