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2003 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, lacks power at times
Posted to Ford Driveability on 1/25/2012 16 Replies

This horrible little motor was leaking oil badly from head gasket. Replaced head gasket and reset all timing marks using Ford tools due to nothing being indexed!!!!

Oil leak is gone but engine has a notable "sag" in power that feels fuel related that seems to...

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2003 Ford Ranger XL

VIN 1FTYR10DX3
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Lacks Power at Times
OccursAlways
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car Vehicle Data

2003 Ford Ranger XL

VIN 1FTYR10DX3
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Lacks Power at Times
OccursAlways