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1990 Ford Ranger STX 2.3L Detonation
Posted to Ford Driveability on 2/17/1999

Hello Everyone, I have engine detonation most noticeable in 5th gear accelerating from 55 to 65 mph. This thing really hammers. The truck pings more when warmed up than cold. The engine temperature reading barely gets to the 'N' of normal on the gauge....

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car Vehicle Data

1990 Ford Ranger STX

VIN 1FTCR10A0L
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / EFI
EmissionsFed
SymptomsDetonation
OccursHot, Under Load, on Accel
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car Vehicle Data

1990 Ford Ranger STX

VIN 1FTCR10A0L
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / EFI
EmissionsFed
SymptomsDetonation
OccursHot, Under Load, on Accel