Ignition Coil/PCM - Spark Knock on Acceleration: Overview
Article No.00-24-8
11/27/00
^ DRIVEABILITY - SPARK KNOCK - DURING
ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L
ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 2/21/2000
^ 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
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 00-7-3
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION/DESCRIPTION/TIME
DEALER CODING
OASIS CODES: 615000, 615500