Ford Ranger Misfire with No Codes - The Fix

[@kevinfieweger2013]

Never mind the haters. Kick Ass Video. No long winded bs, good info simple and direct. Nicely done man.

[@MrCoffeeman58]

Daniel i know you might not see this but you are a true inspiration for me. I was deathly afraid to touch our cars engine or brake system before i found your channel. Now I'm way more confident in what i do and i might only be 16 but my dad gave me his Suzuki forenza for my birthday that needed a lot of work done...well $800 in parts later and persistence and its done! Every time i need to do something to that car i look at your channel first. Thank you for taking the time to make quality videos and caring about what you do. I'm sure like myself, a lot of others appreciate it too

[@eddiek204]

Good one Daniel. That's one hell of a torque sequence. Never knew it was so complicated.

[@xtremegamer5688]

For real that is what has scared me to replace my heads on my 3.0 ranger myself. Don't think I could get that right.

[@klc317]

Nice work. Ive owned quite a few Rangers, only one 3.0 though. Was a good torquey engine but not much HP but they are tough, seems neglect and lack of oil changes got the best of this one. I currently have an '03 4.0 that just recently turned 70k miles and spends a lot of time in the garage, doesn't get driven much but its a great older reliable little truck when we do use it. I've done all the stuff to it, new front hubs, complete brakes all around, shocks, every fluid imaginable, timing chain tensioners, tie rod ends, ball joints, rear axle seals, on and on basic maintenance stuff for something its age and they are just so easy to work on and maintain. The only thing thats really failed on it was a leaking a/c condenser and the one wheel bearing/hub and even those were a piece of cake to swap.

[@micheldionne5882]

Excellent content!!! Your a natural at this. Fun to watch and I learn every time. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

[@RobertL78]

I just swapped the heads on my 2000 3.0 V6 Ranger. It has 180,000 miles. No sludge, crosshatch still on the walls. Mine had 5 out of 6 exhaust valves leaking by, and looking at the heads, the head gasket was leaking a little coolant into cylinders 4 and 6. Runs much better now.

[@kamryn7496]

I have the same issue on my 99 3.0 ranger no compression in cylinder 5 I think I got the same issue one of the valves ain’t seating properly or burnt valve the trucks only got 150k on it to u think it’s worth just taking off 1 head and fixing the valves on that head the other passenger side head on my truck has great compression I don’t know if I wanna mess with that one

[@LarryGoggins000]

Holyshit. I kid you not. I saw your comment and was like when did I make this? I have the same fucking year, it literally had 180,000 when I did the heads 3-4 years ago…. Mind fucked. Is yours dark blue too? Haha..

[@brianmulligan6239]

I have always enjoyed your videos! Thanks for the time and effort you put into them.

[@alb12345672]

One thing about the 4.0 and 3.0 OHV engines in the explorer/ranger..I think a ride on mower is harder to service. They were really designed for the average joe to repair and keep for a very long time.

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

You're absolutely 100% correct ... that's why Ford replaced the 4.0 OHV in 2001 with the 4.0 SOHC (A real PITA to work on) and they completely done away with the 3.0 in 2008.

[@alb12345672]

+Brian Smith Yeah the SOHC is a pile of shit and has to come out to repair the chains and tensioners, not if but when they WILL break. Even techs aren't thrilled about the job. Usually the best thing is to scrap the truck. My 96 4.0L Explorer needed $10 of intake gaskets and it runs like new SUV now with perfect idle with 0 fuel trims. Some are reputed to crack heads, but I'm pushing 200K. Very few complaints on that engine. They rarely blow HGs unless you overheat because it is all Iron. The bottom ends of these engines will outlast hell itself. Never heard of any block issues. A brand new set of loaded 4.0 heads is 400 bucks and maybe a day of work with basic tools. Drawback is the OHV engines are supposedly underpowered, but I'm not racing my SUV. I have 4.10 gears and it has very decent acceleration off the line. What did these engines in though are emissions. The 4.0 Never was installed in a car and the 5.0 V8 OHV went into trucks after 96. 3.0 lasted till 08. All the new crap has VVT and tons of problems and $$$.

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

You got that right! All Ford wants to do these days is install these over complicated disposable engines in their vehicles these days that can't be worked on. They're always raving about that new EcoBoost V6 engine with the twin turbos. It might be a good engine, but when something breaks on it and your warranty has run out you're gonna get raped real good. That's why we got the 5.0 Coyote V8 engine in our 2013 F150.

[@granthopper5]

Brian Smith I will agree with you, the SOHC is a pain to work on, but like most other engines, they can live forever if you take care of them. Just turned over 315k in my explorer, however if I ever did it again, I would definitely go for a 5.0 or a Ranger with a 4.0 OHV.

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

Yeah, I know all about that. If you take care the 2003 and up 4.0 SOHC engine and keep the oil changed in it, it will last forever, but the problem is a lot of people wouldn't keep the oil changed and the plastic timing chain guides would break on them. It's been my experience that most people don't know what PM is and they just drive cars right into the ground.

[@justmy2abelincolns272]

I own a repair shop in Los Angeles. We see this issue constantly on the 3.0 Rangers, up to 2009 is the last we fixed and it only had 90k miles. We see this issue at least twice to three times a year and that's only considering we don't see as many rangers. Often times there's no code or you'll get a P0316 Misfire Within 1,000 Revolutions. If you're lucky you'll get another code for which cylinder. Either the exhaust valve seats are recessed and often the valve is burnt if the customer has been driving with this condition for 6 months or more (typically the burnt exhaust valve is on combination with a recessed seat). It's became so common that when we get one in here with a misfire, we always make it clear a tune up may not resolve it and we might have to take off the heads. And no, the oil doesn't seem to matter as we've sene it happen to very clean and meticulously maintained rangers. Whenever we see a ranger come in we know it's either a misfire, or if it's auto, it's shifting rough and/or the overdrive light is on. As. Matter of fact, we have one in now getting a new valve body for that issue. 150k miles, 2002 3.0L. Rangers just aren't what they used to be.

[@ethancedrik]

Martha Gavez How about the 4 cylinder engines?

[@joneser30]

Martha Gavez Ford knows and didn't recall the heads , the main problem is you need to replace both at the same time and I would suggest ss inserts . If you buy reman or even new Ford parts you will wind up with the same issue down the road. The heads were just trash soft metal. My 03 did it with only 50,000 miles on it and we'll maintained.

[@_JEBUS]

I recently had this issue. Recessed valve seat on cylinder 5. Had the flashing CEL and rough idle. Bought reman heads from a company in California that welded re inforced steel seats that they claim takes care of the issue. Chose not to go with aftermarket because most come from china and the metal is not any better. I couldnt find an aftermarket set that was built with a better metal. Been driving it for 15k miles all good so far. We see how long it lasts. Hoping I never have to rip the heads out again.

[@mosh4443]

@@_JEBUS what brand did you get? Ive been kinda looking around and having trouble deciding

[@_JEBUS]

@@mosh4443 adv cylinder heads. I bought remans with re inforced seat welds. You have to call them for the right heads.

[@joshualewis8572]

Im getting ready to do this exact job on my ranger.... You may be my new favorite person.

[@bermchasin]

how'd it go?

[@joshualewis8572]

Worked perfect runs like a singer sewing machine thanks again

[@russellhltn1396]

"Hey, it didn't blow up!" - at least that's my reaction after 5 seconds of running after I've worked on something.

[@bamsongezee4237]

Man out of all the vids out there yours is super informative. .much thanks!

[@granthopper5]

Thank goodness, the 3 week suspense was killing me ;)

[@ecmjr]

AWESOME! Yeah, the first start up is always nerve racking for me! Good Job!

[@ToAshes87]

I feel like this was the exact reason my Explorers engine would misfire... wish this video was around 2 years ago :) keep up the good work sir.

[@iiNeKii]

I just watched a number of videos because I got a problem with the head in a second hand ford I purchased not to long ago :( I now have a bit more respect for the time needed to just get to where the inspection starts!. The first start after a repair similar to booting a fixed/new built PC but no where near that amount of time and not to mention the mess! Haha. I hope it all went well for ya friend well done :)

[@billkrause4585]

Very good videos, good info to share with us Ford Ranger owners. I appreciate it, and thanks for that.

[@RhinoXpress]

it amazes me how these manufacturers come up with these torque settings.

[@Spahi77]

SteelCity1981 works the same on steel structures....bolts are designed to snap at the specified torque setting. Having the proper torque sequence is key...

[@MrFran1998]

50 Nm = (37 ft. lbs.) and 30 Nm = (22 ft.lbs.) Right?

[@smblusaka]

Thanks for Adding this video I had a big problem with my 3vz engine two pistons where not firing

[@StopDropandLOL]

Love the video Daniel. I'm sad that you had to take down the cool videos you shot at the rental company because those were awesome.

[@loise909]

so the test you did in the first video where you flored the petal and the started it wich stoped the gas from working. to check if it was miss firing. will the only stop the gas one so the next time it will start right up or is there a sertin way so reset it?

[@_JEBUS]

I recently had this issue. Recessed exhaust valve seat on cylinder 5. Had the flashing CEL and rough idle. Bought reman heads from a company in California that welded re inforced steel seats that they claim takes care of the issue. Chose not to go with aftermarket because most come from china and the metal is not any better. I couldnt find an aftermarket set that was built with a better metal. Been driving it for 15k miles all good so far. We see how long it lasts. Hoping I never have to rip the heads out again.

[@timothyemerson3204]

Smooth like a sewing machine brother good job hats off God bless you thank you for the knowledge

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

Sounds like a new engine again ... great job.Maybe the new owner won't neglect the hell out of it like the previous owner did.

[@billkrause4585]

Can you tell me the Firing Order on a 2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L engine???

[@Usmanthemecano]

True mechanic! Never clean anything that isn't necessary

[@JOHNSUE28]

Reflects poorly on the Pros and DIYS out there that care about their work. Bottom line is cleaning is part of the job. If you don't care to clean parts., What else are you not doing correctly. All it makes you look like is a Hack.

[@8151noname]

I don't see any exhaust manifold bolts being tightened up?

[@baronvontourettes]

I had an '02 4.0 that I put 292k on and I still see it running around town. I currently own an '04 4.0 with 132k. I use BG products and change oil religiously.

[@lorrinbarth1969]

As late as year 2000 a major oil company was selling oil that would sludge an engine. Back then I changed oil every 3000 miles and had a sludged engine.

[@Drives31forhalo]

I just got done fixing a car I got for $800 thanks to a snapped timing belt and bent valves. I'll tell you, for MLS head gaskets good gasket remover spray makes a world of a difference. for a 1999 I expected a lot more miles

[@kamryn7496]

I have the same issue on my 99 3.0 ranger no compression in cylinder 5 I think I got the same issue one of the valves ain’t seating properly or burnt valve the trucks only got 150k on it

[@pilotguy1141]

Great work as always love the channel

[@nickwitvoet5700]

What did you torque the rockers to and were they loose

[@Frank-mx2hh]

How much would be a good price to pay for that job, on a 94 ranger 3.0 v6?

[@bermchasin]

how much is a new car?

[@Frank-mx2hh]

@@bermchasin not for a new car, just for that job, $300-$1000????

[@L8NiteCoffeeSips]

does engine oil also have to be flushed out or just the antifreeze??

[@johnboskoski2034]

Hi Dan: Thanks so much for all the valuable data. I have a 2005 pontiac vibe AWD. Spent over 2K on this last inspection. She now has a hesitation on excelleration from a stop, sometimes the hesitation is worse than others. I have replaced the Cat, both o2 sensors, air filter and even filled her up with high test then added the STP white bottle and thats when the problem started. Its been 3 tanks of fuel now and this morning I checked for codes and am getting the 133 slow response sensor 1, but just replaced that 2 weeks ago?? Can you help?

[@certifieddirtyidle1594]

I bet your heart was pounding once you stuck that key in the ignition thinking "I hope I did it right!" Anyway, great video and great job, that must have been a tough job.

[@sneakysnakepie1]

Erich H I know that feeling too well

[@jeepcollector91]

That feeling when you aren't sure if it will go Vroom or Boom???

[@slicktarango532]

The digital torque wrench is awesome!

[@eli310]

did u lub on top of the rockers arms nd valve springs with oil before the start

[@TracyNorrell]

Did you reuse the existing heads and had them refurbished, or did you just order new referbs? I'm facing this exact repair, but I've never sent heads off for referb before. How much does that kind of service cost, approximately?

[@chrisrutherford913]

Check the Catalytic convertors make sure they are not plugged up. They can cause head failure. That truck has three of them

[@anthonyzarraga2993]

Hi nice video man but do you have any measurement to adjust the rocker arm?

[@MajorCaliber]

Err, umm, any particular *order* that the cylinder head bolts are tightened in?...

[@209Twinz209]

Buddy just bought a 97 2.3i. Cylinder 3 misfire. Replaced plugs, wires, pcv... Still shaking. Now it's throwing a hard code (chk engine light flashing) I told him we need to do a compression test... hoping it ain't a dead cylinder like this.

[@209Twinz209]

Gunna clean the map and maf. See if it helps.

[@freddyg9026]

Where do you buy your brake clean in bulk?

[@nickhalterman7526]

This just happen to mine can you tell me how much the total it cost you?

[@derekbrewer9681]

Amazing how much pain, suffering, busted knuckles and money spent can be avoided by changing your oil regularly.

[@xtremegamer5688]

How much would a shop charge to do this job, and have just one head redone. I have this same problem and it's just on cylinder #4 been driving my truck for 40k plus miles like this and I want it fixed but I don't have the tool to do it myself and doubt I could get it right. So please tell me a price range on how much I should expect to pay to have this done on one head?

[@Johnnyfreitas1]

Do you turn the crank when you install each rocker arm when you tighten each fulcrum bolt? I just installed new heads and truck runs rough.

[@davidhenley3967]

This was a TSB from Ford it was only a problem with the 3.0l engine in rangers and Mazda B3000s the exhaust seats were not hardened.

[@dancemasterfreak456]

First View, Greetings from someone who is also a St. Louis Native, Love the videos Keep up the great work!!!!

[@YasapYaakov018]

Would you still have performed this task if the pressure was low and holding?

[@Southernthoughts1776]

whats the model number on that snap on torque wrench and what is it's torque range ?

[@aaronfowler5477]

Just curious, and I know this is an older video, but what was the reason for replacing the heads altogether?

[@filibertobarrera3839]

Wow head torque sounded wrong,but dang ur right it's a double 90 degrees. Wow

[@classic287]

Nice job 👍 You know your stuff. And yours is the same color as mine...

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

Great video, are the torque Specs and sequence the same for my 94 ford ranger splash v6 3.0 liter My motor has 56k original miles And im having internal problems no compression on one Cylinder dont know exactly whats causing it yet haven't took it apart im assuming its going to be similar to your truck ,it doesn't smoke just has a Misfire shakes at low Idle

[@jaysiecortez1072]

helo daniel recently my mechanic replace my ford ranger 2.5 engine wl engine i think theres something wrong after we replace the head gasket my radiator continiuosly reducing coolant even in a short ride and my exhaust is blowing white smoke once i revolution it. i do apreciate for your reply thank u🙏godbless

[@mr.motormaster9881]

i was expecting a KBOOM!! when you started the motor 😄

[@shanec4441]

No post compression test?

[@justinpowell2721]

Daniel when installing the rods and lifters did you have to keep rotating tdc?

[@JesusIsreal72]

Question: At 6:55 you start putting on the Rock arm bolts. Did you torque them? What to? Did you turn your engine to get them all into right order? Why didn't you show & describe how this was done?! It was the whole reason I was watching this video..lol

[@MyStone88]

Also, the installation of the rocker arms need the camshaft to be on the lowest portion of the cam lobe.

[@angelotillas9782]

I'm impressed.

[@kenyoung5682]

What instruction manual thinks 50 Nm equals 59 lb-ft of torque? Not your fault. Thank you for your videos.

[@750mvagustabritten3]

The Ford ranger 3.0 2002 factory manual says final torque spec is 63 to 73 ft lbs if anyone know why such a difference I would like to know getting ready to Install and probe go with Ford shop manual

[@tserevenad]

what would it cost to have the heads rebuilt by a machine shop?

[@DStabs720]

DAMMMMMN DANIEL!

[@crazysquirrel9425]

wish you had a 2008 ranger 2.3L vid - mine has misfire (sound like backfire through intake) NO CODES. No shop can tell me what is wrong. All charge $100 to hook up scanner then tell me nothing is wrong. Did this 5 different places in 3 years. Runs ROUGH the colder it gets. Compression around 183 to 184 each cyl. MPG decent too (around 20mpg @ 84K miles). Tranny shifts funny sometimes too. Just don't want to spend $1000+ for diagnostics only....

[@ozzstars_cars]

nice job with the vid. missed the valve adjustment procedure or is that for another day?

[@EarlGuyton425]

Good job, but I till wouldn't be satisfied. The two cylinders in where the valaves were hitting the piston tops is far from average. Now I did norice as you turned the valave you removed from the right cylinder head that the valves face was warped. Heres what I believe happened.The thermostat was stuc or the radiator leaed out all the water and someone ept driving the vehicle to get somewhere. This enormous heat warped that valve face and even the other that hit these piston tops ad iteray fried the oi to cause the sludge you mentioned. The rod bearing and crankshaft bearings and cam bearings are probaby going to have problems next. My analysis as a top long time mechanic is someone kept driving the car when it was hot without water

[@russellhltn1396]

Man, I need to find a torque wrench like that. My "new" car is full of TTY bolts, but I still haven't spotted a tool for dealing with a specified angle.

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

Russell Hltn you can buy a cheap gauge adaptor at any Parts store. it measures the angle. not as nice but it works

[@HaggisCat1]

What actually caused the valve to come in contact with the piston, I would of thought with all that sticky old oil in the lifters, that the cylinder with the bent valve may have had a frozen lifter ? I would have checked and cleaned the push rods too, to make sure that the holes in the push rods were clear, the oil flows from the lifters up through the push rods to the rocker arms. No oil getting to the rocker arms may have contributed to the valve sticking open. It would have been cost effective to replace all the lifters.

[@JRobert111111]

Great job! Like how you were able to wrangle that intake manifold without any problem. Have you ever removed an intake from a Ford 352 engine? Pretty heavy even for two people!

[@LeMecanoDuDimanche]

well done Daniel

[@jpracing283]

Where you at I think my ranger is doing the same

[@Vikturus22]

so with the push rods being the same length it's ok to place in any place?

[@dave1135]

Vikturus22 you're technically supposed to put them back in the same location, but I've done dozens of head jobs with no issue putting the rockers and push rods back in any location. the only exception to the rule is lifters, they HAVE to go back to the same location in the lifer bore in relation to the cam lobes, as both the lifter and lobe wear to each other, mixing them will result in eventual destruction of both parts.

[@kamryn7496]

dave1135 what if u just put new push rods in it would that cause a issue over time

[@usmichiganboyz1314]

Job well done

[@James-fr9sq]

How much for you to do my 1989 ford ranger?

[@billkrause4585]

You're going good for your customer. What was the cost of the repairs? This looks like my 2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L Truck. It's good to have a mechanic like you in the local area, but I'm sure you're not from western PA..

[@pclp5909]

how much

[@jaredgoins7000]

should we use assembly lube? I am a self taught guy trying to learn...

[@kamryn7496]

1500/2000$

[@TABRO284]

Another great video. Cheers :)

[@truestory1062]

It still shakes Wow!!!!

[@gustavnauer2153]

Good performance

[@jesses1589]

I can't help but wonder why you have premature jump cuts whilst holding that cylinder head. I guess we all have "brain farts"....

[@XChaoticComposerX]

you have FIXED it... :)

[@MRSketch09]

Awesome!

[@rustybrowneye]

I wonder what would happen if you pooped in the valley before you put it together

[@aman.aman.7991]

excellent video dear

[@blackopsrocks]

You can reuse GM OHV v6 head bolts, they are NOT tty, people think they are because of the shoulder but it's not true, it's just a 12.8 bolt.

[@colind9638]

The torque conversion shown at 3:57 is wrong- 50lb/ft = 80Nm, not 50Nm as shown and 34>40lb/ft (mid value 37lb/ft) is 50Nm, not 30Nm as shown in the diagram.

[@nagonzo]

I just replaced the heads on my 99 ranger 3.0 at 170k miles. Now every time I start up the truck, there's a puff of blue smoke. No smoke when I'm driving though. Anyone had this issue? Seems like it might be bad valve seals, but I had those replaced as well

[@brian6265]

blue smoke generally means your burning oil so it may be a bad seal that is allowing oil to get in a cylinder and on start up burns and puffs out the exhaust

[@jeepcollector91]

Nice job.

[@rcchesh]

burned valve sounds abouy t my trucks issues trouble code was po301 truck still runs ok with 5 cylinders.... at 3 to 4 thousand rpm 4.0 v6 2k 200 k

[@robertogonzalez8615]

Good job !!!

[@Tomyp89]

2 things, don't use torque wrenches to loosen and lube headbolts.

[@blackericdenice]

I need you to explain how not changing the oil will lead to a burn valve.

[@russellhltn1396]

From part 1, it appears the valve guide got worn and caused the valve to get off track. Once the valve fails to seal, it will get burned.

[@ks_1111]

makes me wonder about my truck, i have a similiar issue, no codes and the computer doesnt show a miss when you hook up the fancy computer you mechanics have, so i dont even know what cylinder is missing either

[@alb12345672]

DOwnload an app called forscan. It is free and you can read any ford pid. Uses those cheap OBD adapters and rivals the Ford dealer tool. It will show actual misfire counts.

[@ks_1111]

alb12345672 ive got a chevy so not sure if that will work, but the snap on scanner that most mechanics have i watched it with 2 separate mechanics and 2 different scanners and the engine computer would not register the miss, but you could see the motor shake and hear the miss

[@alb12345672]

Oh, sorry, thought you had a ranger. Did they access MODE six? Or just read codes?

[@ks_1111]

dont know, i just know that it doesnt register a miss fire, i forgot to plug in a spark plug wire once and it took about 30 seconds for it to realize it was missing the number 3 cylinder.....

[@tomasswing6643]

Skills, prue skills :)

[@melvinarias1044]

60k miles and it already needs major engine repair....