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1997 Ford Ranger
Engine Problems
1997 Ford Ranger Engine Problems
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- Vibration When Idling
- Whining / Humming Noise
- "Check Engine" Warning Light
- Cracked Head
- Difficulties Starting
- Runs Erratically
- Timing Belt Went Out
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated ...
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
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