MY 3.0 LITER FORD RANGER MOTOR EXPLODED ON TURNING ON THE KEY. THE MOTOR WAS USED AND JUST INSTALLED WITH A 90 DAY GUARANTEE. aRE 2001 RANGERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO IGNITION CAUSED FIRES?S 2001 Ford Ranger m

Asked by Guru9D9RW Jun 03, 2017 at 11:32 AM about the 2001 Ford Ranger

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

35 minutes after taking truck with used motor installed, stopping at a store, came out turned the key to start engine and explosion occurred, I have a 90 day guarantee

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Mark answered 7 years ago

90 day guarantee?? When did that start?? Take it back before the guarantee expires.., good luck.

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Mark answered 7 years ago

Wow.. Honestly have never seen that before. Hope everyone is okay. Gas fumes bellowing under the hood and an ignition source occurred when starting I would presume.

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Mark answered 7 years ago

WOW, just saw the picture.... you're lucky to have gotten out alive... My advice, get a new car.... fast... I agree with tennis shoes.... this is a complete loss and will be more than just an engine...your whole front end looks messed up.....

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Bob answered 7 years ago

Crankcase or manifold full of fuel vapors at just the right concentration can make for a big boom.

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