Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 00-24-8
Date: 001127
Ignition Coil/PCM - Spark Knock on Acceleration
Article No.
00-24-8
11/27/00
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DRIVEABILITY - SPARK KNOCK - DURING
ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L
ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 2/21/2000
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NOISE - SPARK KNOCK - DURING
ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L
ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 2/21/2000
FORD:
1998-2000 RANGER
This article is being republished in its entirety to update the Service Procedure and the Parts required.
ISSUE
Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit spark knock (ping) under acceleration. This may be caused by the ignition coil and the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
ACTION
Replace the ignition coil and PCM assembly. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
Parts Block