98 Ranger Won't Start

I have a 98 Ranger with 4.0 engine that has approximately 75,000 miles on it. Runs great. Every so often it won't start. It could be a couple of days or even weeks before acting up again. Turns over fine, just won't kick off. Sometimes you can come back to it a few hours later and it starts and runs fine. The other day it had to sit over night before it would start. Naturally it runs fine when I take it to the shop. They say to bring it back when it does it again. Unfortunately, if it won't start, I can't take it back. HELP!!

could be anything. next time it won't start check to see if it's getting gas & if it's getting spark, once you know those 2 things it will help to see what direction to go.good luck!

I Am Having The Exact Same Problem With My 95. It Seams To Happen When It Is A Little Bit Warm Outside . IT Is So Sporadic It Makes It Hard To Pinpoint So If Anyone Has Any Ideas YESTERDAY IT WOULD NOT START BUT THIS MORING WHEN IT WAS 60 DEG IT FIRED UP FINE??

it could be bad EEC relay in under hood fuse box. try it

Can you describe what the EEC looks like?

Thanks for your help.

I have a 98 Ranger with 4.0 engine that has approximately 75,000 miles on it. Runs great. Every so often it won't start. It could be a couple of days or even weeks before acting up again. Turns over fine, just won't kick off. Sometimes you can come back to it a few hours later and it starts and runs fine. The other day it had to sit over night before it would start. Naturally it runs fine when I take it to the shop. They say to bring it back when it does it again. Unfortunately, if it won't start, I can't take it back. HELP!!
You need a new starter solenoid!!! Its mounted on the passenger side inside fender. I have the same problem and it was solved. cost is about $25-$30.

new starter solenoid, would have to agree. Check all fuses, batery connections, battery as well.

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I Got A 93 Splash And It Was Doing The Same Thing. I Had It Towed To The Ford Dealer And After 3 Days They Still Couldnt Figure It Out. I Changed The Fuel Pump Relay And The Eec Relay And She's Been Run Strong Ever Since. The Relays Ran $10 Bucks. Cheaper Than The Tow To The Dealer. Good Luck.

You may want to try replacing the "Map Sensor" if all else fails.

The the engine turns over fine. It just won't start.

I had a similar problem and changing the fuel pressure regulator worked for me. Good luck!