electrical
30

Asked by dazedandconfused Nov 08, 2013 at 06:15 PM about the 1985 Ford Ranger STD Standard Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my 1985 ford ranger back fired for about 2 weeks could not figure out why, then it just died, the motor turns over but i have no spark, i sprayed engine start into carb and did not fire so is not fuel pump, i changed coil pack, regulator and icm still no spark what am i missing?

7 Answers
199,745

dandyoun answered 10 years ago

Timing belt broke or needs replaced possibly. Remove dust covers and inspect belt.

Mark helpful
30

dazedandconfused answered 10 years ago

Not timing belt the distributor turns, i was thinking of putting in a new distributor so i will try that and let u know

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
30

dazedandconfused answered 10 years ago

Yes there is power to the coil with key on, i have checked all fuses and and for any possible fuseable links. havent had time to change distributor yet.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
670

kenneybbbb answered 9 years ago

so its been a year ,,is your ranger still starting after you changed the faulty coil ..maybe they sold me a bad one too ??????? my ranger wont start after replacing about everything new ....

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • electrical 7 Answers

    my 1985 ford ranger back fired for about 2 weeks could not figure out why, then it just died, the motor turns over but i have no spark, i sprayed engine start into carb and did not fire so is not fuel...

    1985 Ford Ranger STD Standard Cab 4WD SB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 89 ranger Electrical fire 1 Answer

    I had a Electrical fire and need to know how to fix it

    1989 Ford Ranger GT Standard Cab SB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Lost all electrical power 4 Answers

    My truck lost all electrical power the battery has a charge the ground and terminals are fine and if I put a screwdriver to the starter selonoid I believe it's called the engine will crank but that...

    1988 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab 4WD SB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Ford Ranger 2.2 2014 Electrical or petrol filter problem? 1 Answer

    When stuck in traffic the speedometer goes all the way to the right(max) and then it seems like there is an airlock. Pressing down the accelerator does nothing and the refs don't go up. It lasts for...

    2011 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 87' Ford Ranger, nothing electrical work and wont start 2 Answers

    The truck brake lights were not working. So i changed the fuse because it was burned out. It worked great but after double checking i notice the brake lights would not turn on. I checked the fuse ag...

    1988 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab SB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Ranger

Looking for a Used Ranger in your area?

CarGurus has 10,440 nationwide Ranger listings starting at $2,650.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1985 Ford Ranger

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford Ranger Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,390
  • #2
    Bob Beaman
    Reputation
    3,000
  • #3
    Jennifer Gorham
    Reputation
    2,560
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
5,994 Great Deals out of 126,603 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Mustang
915 Great Deals out of 23,188 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,129 Great Deals out of 19,058 listings starting at $3,199

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Ford Ranger For Sale
4,074 listings starting at $31,265
2023 Ford Ranger For Sale
29 Great Deals out of 338 listings starting at $27,875
2022 Ford Ranger For Sale
70 Great Deals out of 675 listings starting at $23,895
2021 Ford Ranger For Sale
139 Great Deals out of 1,618 listings starting at $18,988
2020 Ford Ranger For Sale
129 Great Deals out of 1,339 listings starting at $16,950

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.