SOLVED: Ranger Went Into Limp Mode, Engine is Only Running on 3 Cylinders

[kep]

***2/21/2019 Update*** Throttle Body was Replaced by Dealer, and Ranger was Released Back to Owner

Leaving on a trip this morning about 2 miles from home warning lights came on. The truck started running a little bit rough and would only idle very rough. Had it towed to the dealership.

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[Krzydmnd]

Boooo. Keep us posted! Hopefully it's minor and they can take care of the recall for you too .

 

[Strokerduster]

Throttle body or mass air flow sensor is my GUESS.

 

[RangerKody]

Hope it’s nothing major!!

 

[Toytec]

Recently filled up somewhere?

 

[kep]

the reduced power meant I wasn't going anywhere, dealer will get it into the shop on Monday and maybe figure out what happened.

 

[MT19RANGER]

the reduced power meant I wasn't going anywhere, dealer will get it into the shop on Monday and maybe figure out what happened.

These come up on your FordPASS app?

 

[kep]

These come up on your FordPASS app?

yep

 

[Anthony]

I hope she gets fixed up right and quickly.

Also, I'm sure you already know this, but just in case: I would not worry about all those alerts. They are just the symptom of the main problem, not that all of those items are having issues themselves.

 

[kep]

I hope she gets fixed up right and quickly.

Also, I'm sure you already know this, but just in case: I would not worry about all those alerts. They are just the symptom of the main problem, not that all of those items are having issues themselves.

yup, and if I would have had any tools with me I could have tried disconnecting the battery for a min or so.

 

[Bubbabiker]

Sounds like a miss fire condition. Sparkplug, COP or injectors comes to mind.

 

[kep]

Sounds like a miss fire condition. Sparkplug, COP or injectors comes to mind.

We have a winner! It was idling on 3 cylinders, I am hoping it is just a COP.

 

[Crismac]

Sorry to here about this Kep, hope it turns out well.

 

[kep]

Ok, that's kinda cool. The ford pass app is accurate enough that I can tell it's been moved into the shop.

 

[RangerRaptorFan]

Ok, that's kinda cool. The ford pass app is accurate enough that I can tell it's been moved into the shop.

Definitely cool! If this is like the Uconnect app that FCA uses, it's billed as a way to track the vehicle if it gets stolen. But it's also nice to see where the vehicle is when under the care of someone else.

Best of luck with the repair, it sounds pretty simple. Hopefully if something other than a spark plug is necessary, it's easy for the dealer to get the part.

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