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High Idle Plagues Ford Ranger

Oct. 13, 2021

This bulletin is for some 2007-2010 Ford Ranger vehicles built on or before Feb. 1, 2010, and equipped with a 2.3L engine and automatic transmission.

Mike Mavrigian,

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Some 2007-2010 Ford Ranger vehicles built on or before Feb. 1, 2010, and equipped with a 2.3L engine and automatic transmission may exhibit higher than expected engine idle speeds of 1,500-2,400 RPM at cold start-up. Manual transmission-equipped vehicles may exhibit a similar high idle when the clutch pedal is depressed.

Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 64.06 and higher.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.