mh9162013
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I have a 2002 Ford Ranger. I bought it secondhand with a bunch of miles on it (214,000 or so). It had this issue when starting where you had to sometimes try several times. It has a 3.0L engine (and 6 cylinders).
It's been in kept in storage for about 8 months with half a tank of fuel with no fuel stabilizer (probably not the best idea, but what's done is done) and one battery lead unplugged. However, when I tried to start it today, it wouldn't start at all and the lights quickly died out. Not too surprised, so I tried jump starting it, but it still wouldn't start.
When I insert the key, this is what I get on the following dashboard warning lights:
When I turn the key to try and start the truck, I get the following dashboard warning lights (there's also a buzzing sound, like a CIWS point defense gun):
After speaking to the prior owner, he said it could be an issue with the fuel pump, starter, head gasket or coil pack (or is it a coral pack?). But any advice from you all would be helpful.
Thanks ahead!
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Welcome. Glad you joined us. Have fun and enjoy F-R. Hope you figure it out. Spray some fuel in the throttle body to see if it kicks. But first you need to change ALL Fluids. And pull fuel pump fuse as not to get any bad fuel in the lines. If you get it started, replace the cam synic. before it breaks and lock up the motor, and is way over due with that many miles, and is very common on the 3.0. Get a Motorcraft from Rockauto for about 100.00 bucks. Do not put any other after market in it.
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