Ford Ranger P0507 Code: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0507 is a fairly typical OBDII trouble code that can occur in the Ford Ranger. It is typically triggered when the engine idle speed is 200 rpm or more over the predetermined limit set by the Ford It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Ford Ranger as any other vehicle. … Read more

Ford Ranger: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

  P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Ford Ranger‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Ranger uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more

Ford Ranger P0306: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 6)

P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Ford Ranger. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Ranger. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more

Ford Ranger P0021: OBDII Code Diagnosis

P0021 is a common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Ford Ranger can have VVT, and is prone to developing this code.     P0021 is a generic OBDII code. This means that it has the same definition regardless of the make … Read more

Ford Ranger P0010: Causes + Likely Fix

P0010 is a relatively common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Ford Ranger can have VVT and is prone to developing this code. P0010 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your Ranger’s oil as soon as possible. P0010 is a … Read more

Ford Ranger P0014: Causes + How to Fix

P0014 is a relatively common trouble code for vehicles that have Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This includes the Ford Ranger.  VVT adjusts the position of the camshaft(s) to maximize the combustion efficiency of the motor. P0014 means that the camshaft position is too far advanced from where it should be in relation to normal operating … Read more

Ford Ranger P0175: Causes, Diagnosis, How to Fix

P0175 is a common trouble code that can appear in the Ford Ranger. It’s generic, so it has the same meaning for your truck as it would any other automobile. There are MANY issues that can cause P0175 in the Ranger. If there are other codes present, use them to eliminate potential causes and save … Read more

Ford Ranger P0172: Fuel System Rich – Bank 1

A common trouble code with the Ford Ranger is P0172. This code number references a number given to you when you plug your truck into an OBDII scanner. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common. It means the motor is running rich. Ford Ranger … Read more

Ford Ranger P0341: CPS – Range/Performance

P0341 is a somewhat common OBDII diagnostic code in the Ford Ranger. It means that there is a Range/Performance problem. In layman terms this means that there is a problem with the signal coming from the Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS).   OBDII P0341 means that there is a problem with the Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) … Read more