Ranger 2.3L ICM Replacement

[@bobkelly371]

97 Tanger totaled 3 times,rebuild plus motor Approaching 450,000 miles,My trucks name is Lazarus,my best friend.

[@randallcarney1216]

Over 400,000 on 88 f150. 4.9 300 inline six still going strong. Best engines ever!

[@bryanmccallum4614]

My 1993 Ford Ranger 2.3 L had 411428.7 km on the original clutch and that was the most money I've spent on it 12 and a half years I've owned it. It has been a very good truck for me. I love my Ranger's !

[@KirkTheHow-ToGuy]

I've been working on cars for over 32 years and my opinion about Ford is not good mainly because the way they're built in a way that can be more difficult than others to work on, but I love my Ford Ranger!

[@Joe0x7F]

Excellent video and help! I've changed everything you've said, and the problem still persists. This is what I will do next. Wish me luck! I'm dreading dealing with those screws.

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

5.5mm is basically 7/32 SAE.

[@michaellouviere9979]

all other people have said that the ground is the bottom left not the top his truck doesn't have a bolt because they don't come with one my 94 doesn't even have a hole there don't think drilling a hole and doing all that extra work really helped he probabably just needed a new one

[@754LavaFlow]

He never put the other bolts in, only the top new one. Must be the ground on his

[@geekhillbilly2636]

The most mileage out of 1 engine for me was the 1983 Nissan SD-25 Diesel, which I pulled out of my late father's truck and overhauled at 609000 miles.Both Motor and transmission were pulled and the truck junked (It had all but rusted out) That diesel and transmission is now residing in a 2002 Extended Cab Ranger XLT 2WD, with 180000 miles put on the motor since installation. Not a lot of power but the mileage (try 41 Local and 54 Hwy) makes up for it. 789000 miles-so far. I have 2 more Rangers -a 1999 Standard Cab 2.5 and a 2004 4X4 extended Cab with a 3.7 V6 Jeep Liberty engine in it. (Salvaged from the July Eastern Kentucky floods). All 3 Rangers also have a remote oil filter kit that filters the coolant, PCV Oil Catch Can, LED Lights and the 99 has a HHO Gas Generator. All 3 run good. The 99 has 221000 miles on its OEM 2.5 4 banger Motor. i just have to paint the 4X4 when Spring comes - University Of Kentucky Blue. I am a retired Deputy Sheriff, certified computer Technician and lifelong shade tree mechanic.

[@GnuReligion]

My 94 Mazda B2300 has 290,000mi, and have just started getting a strange issue where it seems like the spark advance is not engaging. Good vid! Will check out the ICM.

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Thanks for your video. My ranger 2.5l has 198.000 so far. Great engine. But now going to replace PCM due to no electricity on my new coils. Did all the testing and fingers point to PCM. RANGER IS 23 YEARS OLD ITS A 2000. Thank again 😂

[@michaelmichael9202]

Awesome video helped me out tremendously I have an 89 Ford Ranger and the module went out the third one but my truck has 375,000 miles on it it will go forever you just have to change the oil and do your diligence on the maintenance thanks for a great video

[@seankinney3457]

This video’s still helping out, thanks!

[@MrJinks68]

did u put more heat sink back on when u replaced the icm

[@davidtayloromara]

455,000+ miles on an old kia with a stickshift. I was a valet at a hospital. She said she got it when it was new and had to get a new clutch once and did the oil changes on time.

[@sentinelvixen7936]

1989 oldsmobile 98 regency brougham with 290000 miles the vin c 3800 pre series engine is insanely robust

[@redneckmetalhead7768]

Had a 95 f150 with the 4.9l i6, had 379,xxx on it before my buddy wrecked it lol I miss that work horse, just acquired a 94 ranger with the 2.3 only 126,xxx not broken in yet compared to what I hear

[@gtaforlife320]

I have a 1994 ranger I replaced all spark plugs district and distributors do you think my problem could be a icm? Or fuel injectors it starts just has a rough idle

[@tonychambers933]

My 95 2.3 ranger has 459000 miles still runs good and passes smog good motor just needs a little more power

[@blakebranton7360]

This Provide spark to the coil packs? Have a 1994 ford ranger was Idling started to buck and died now has no spark did coil packs today still no spark

[@dansteelersman8043]

05 Ford Ranger. 329,000. Still going but about to give up. Hope this helps. Thanks for the Vid.

[@Protege27]

Is this the Ignition diagnostic module?? Code 218 popped up on my 93 ranger. Any advice appreciated

[@markcompton2560]

For some reason mine didn't have a top left bolt or a hole for it. I'm going to try the spout connector tommorow

[@d.p.9005]

1991 Chevy 3/4 ton 350 4 bolt main this Engine run 500,000 miles , it had highway miles ,the radiator hose busted got hot and that’s all she wrote.

[@aux1z11]

Would you say a 92 2.3L exhaust manifold would bolt up to a 98 2.5L I hear they are the same motor just a different stroke, I been looking all over for a 2.5 ex manifold can't find one no where and the closes thing that looks like it is off a 92 all I need to know if all the bolt holes will line up and then I can modify the rest?

[@Alejandroredgear]

Hey sir my. Truck wobbles. O drove it 3.times yes hills. So the icm. And second what happens if .you wobble without driving the vehicle already

[@Greg-n3q]

Had a 93 Toyota Corolla went 350k before it ran into a tree laying across the road. Sold it but it still ran.

[@LeroyBarnes-g3v]

My wife got a 2024 impala with 340000 miles and stii going, she is the only driver.

[@rogerbranch9248]

My first one 300 dollers.. New motor well junk yard 100.000 miles runs slow I am going to try this.

[@devaracoleman3642]

I have a question I have a 96 Ford ranger 2.3 engine it will not start when the temperature is below 33°F what do you think is the problem help??

[@autocook9572]

97 ranger 2.3...675 thousand still going strong

[@devaracoleman3642]

I have a question maybe you can help me I have a 96 Ford ranger 2.3 engine it will not start when the temperature is below 33°F would you have any idea what it could be help??

[@kerryhunter6304]

I know this is 4 years old but could this also cause cold start issues like it'll start then just slowly die and if you try and give it just a little gas it dies immediately then start it again and it'll run a little longer and then a little gas and it'll big down but stay running then it'll stay running and idle up to where it's supposed to be ... And my ranger also has crap power and does what you said in this video on hills ect and has a slight buck

[@johnnyp5573]

Im looking to do this now after plugs, wires and coils. But damn is the ICM expensive for this!!!

[@Joe0x7F]

I'm in the same boat!

[@mauricioreyes5853]

How about the torque? I tight a lot my screws and it fails when I start the engine on. Sometimes start and others doesn't so

[@jamesmcknight6440]

I still drive my 94 ranger,it has over 600,000 I've replaced four timing belts

[@williambass1900]

So mine is having a no start issue and it has a broken bolt in the same spot as yours, could that be my issue?

[@jorgecastanedaelazteca9028]

226000 it still ruaning like champ but I'm having problems making it pas the smog for obd Sistem

[@moiseguegan3486]

Hello very good véhicule

[@josephaskins1200]

Mine only has 3 holes drilled for it there’s no hole for the top left

[@emt-lee2238]

Mine doesn’t look like that one, mines square and black?

[@oso_sap]

My 1st 89 ranger had 528k my 89 I have now has like 318k or 319k and is the most solid truck I’ve owned but hopefully the icm is bad I’ve done everything and have a mis about 50% throttle only thing besides the icm in the fuel pump

[@prestonhogan9476]

Mine doesnt have a bolt for the ground and there isnt a hole for it but it was running fine until it completely died on the rode now after a new coil its missing two towers on the front coil pack

[@9alexbender9]

Same issue for me did you solve it??

[@prestonhogan9476]

@@9alexbender9 replace the icm

[@stevenblack2548]

2000 Focus. 2.0SPI. 360,000 still going on all original parts. 5 speed. So that’s probably why

[@lemanosborn1967]

Mine ain't on side of the intake I can't figure out where it's at

[@ReDNeXuZ]

Does anyone know why my 94 ranger 2.3 L idles up and down when I'm coasting to a stop? Once it hits around 25 mph it idles back normal but anything over when it's out of gear the idle bounces

[@prestonbrowning2438]

Mine did that till I did the pcv valve it’s under the intake manifold it’s a bitch to get to but it made my idle go down back to normal when I stop at a light

[@davidhorne2326]

Please elaborate on the 5.5 socket.

[@normanvanrooy3113]

try 7mm

[@davidhorne2326]

@@normanvanrooy3113 will do, thanks!

[@planeman1428]

Mine was 5.5 Millimeter. Bolt missing on mine also. Never was there from factory. Never had a hole for the bolt to go into. I drilled and tapped it to 8-32 bolt. It was all I had.

[@rodneymasingojr3093]

I've got a 1994 ford ranger 2.3 Manal transmission all it does is crank over does not start. Tired of chasing a gremlin.

[@Surroundedbyevil368]

4.9 and a 22R easily get over 300,000 on both of those engines.

[@fidelnorzagaray1987]

Hey bro I have a 1996 ford ranger 2.3 , for some reason I dont know the truck doesn't go over 65 miles on fifth gear , I change the spark plugs, coils ,ignition wires , fuel pump , clutch, and still doing the same I'm planning to change the computer , but I saw your video and change my mind , do you think if I change the icm i will fix it ,

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Speed has nothing to do with the engine. What you need to look at is your rear gearing. Depending on what your gearing is, you could go numerically down, and therefore make your top gear taller. You also could remove the air tube plastic stuff from inside your air intake tube, which might increase your HP a bit.

[@jairovilla3109]

Did you end up getting it fixed and if so what was it?

[@fidelnorzagaray1987]

@@jairovilla3109 no , still running just in 4 gear

[@thomastaylor6511]

would a bad module throw a code and what would that code say

[@markcompton2560]

7/32" works too

[@thomasshirley5046]

About 280 to 300 thousand Ford 300 inline 6

[@rustratz7530]

I have a bad issue with heavy shaking on start up, like it has a dead cylinder, but I can't find anything on it

[@redneckcomputergeek]

The coil packs on these trucks are known to half die and will do like you are talking about. I would check into how to test them. Also a failing temp sensor will cause it to flood at start up and make it do it as well.

[@oso_sap]

Value

[@isaiahwelch8066]

@@redneckcomputergeek : The way you test the Ranger coil packs is to check for resistance values. Anything above 13K-Ohms, I believe, is a bad coil pack. That value is for the secondary coil circuit, by the way, which is responsible for sending out the spark from the coil to the plugs.

[@TerryManley-p4t]

1990 ranger 2.3l 2wd with 396,000 and still going.

[@Zchilloffical]

400k before my 2.3l blew a head and cracked the block my new one is having tons of problems

[@chadseidberg4657]

1997 "Danger" Ranger 407k, and just started having a crank no start issue

[@MrTartagliaed]

Try cam shaft and or crank shaft sensors. Did both on my ranger fixed my issues ... One day it just stopped turning over, would crank forever tho

[@RonComstock]

92 explorer 4.0 v6 pushrod 506,000 still going

[@bluepikachu500]

How do I get the compressor out of the way?

[@benl4707]

Take belt of with a 3/8 hand wrench nose. Then use that same wrench with a sock...think it was a 10 or 12mm . Back all 4 bolts out slowly and at quarter turn then next bolt .25 turn then next bolt etc then move it out the way. Make sure when you tighten the bolts back you torq them I think ways 20ft pound yet Google it. Then put belt back on.

[@willierabb9369]

Almost a 100.000 1990 mercury topaz

[@jessealston5314]

My 97 ranger has 204,000 as I type uses no oil and very little gas everything works but looking to have this part installed soon

[@justinbustin677]

There is no bolt hole for top left.

[@mauricioreyes5853]

Yep. Same here, I guess they do with that drill. No matters if mess up the intake manifold LOL

[@dougspear4065]

I replaced that.part because I was getting no spark and now still no spark

[@redneckcomputergeek]

Then you need to check that it is getting power. A failing ignition switch will cause dash lights to come on but no start power

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Actually, add the crank position sensor to that as well. If the crank sensor isn't sending a signal, the ECM won't know when to send spark to the Ignition Control Module.

[@jordanlouis7063]

My cel never comes on koeoff. The other dash lights come on. Cranks but no spark. Ould it be this? What indicates it has power?

[@isaiahwelch8066]

@@jordanlouis7063 : I would say, in that case, your ECM has no stored trouble codes. However, it could also be a blown instrument cluster bulb -- which, believe it or not, I've found before. At the same time, if you pull out the cluster to check the bulb, check the circuitry at the wiring connector and make sure that you're getting the proper amount of power, since you don't want to replace the bulb, and then have it blow again.

[@natea4117]

The begin😂😂

[@kimberlymartin4970]

1994 ranger 300.7000 .8something

[@kimberlymartin4970]

94 ranger 3oo 6900 784.5

[@alphaeagle11373]

My 86 ranger had 590000

[@Dat1Guy221]

273000 1994 ranger

[@josefranciscokalamacoadria8316]

Nomas lo cambias

[@josefranciscokalamacoadria8316]

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