it could be an internal fuel tank connection or a fuel shut off sensor under passenger side feet. my 1986 ranger 2.9 ltr had an intermittent gas problem took tank down and reattached wires with a female to male connection inside the tank above fuel pump also replaced all fuel components while in the tank as well as the other fuel pump both high and low pressure pumps
do you have fuel pressure. engine should start and run with spark on only one side.
could be fuel starvation
Check to see whats missing when it won't start. Needs fuel & gas to run.
weak spark or plugged fuel lines Did you change the fuel filter?
no fuel means check fuel pump for operation.also make sure fuel filter is not full of gunk
Does it turn over? Does it have spark? Does it have fuel? Does it turn over? Does it have spark? Does it have fuel?
engine have spark and fuel pressure and still will not start
Start by checking your spark if you don't have spark check the spark plug. If the spark plug is ok then check your flywheel - It may have rust on it. Clean it up and clean up your coil and see if you have spark. If you still don't have spark change your coil. If it has spark and no fuel - clean your carb.
Try The Relay On the Pass side under the hood.. it fixed mine
Check to see if it getting spark/fuel Check rotor
Check for fuel, and check for a spark at the end of the plug wire. Check the fuel breaker in the trunk, drivers side. If no spark, check the coil pak's.
I'll tell you what, my husband has an 88 Ranger and I am on this site to find out the same exact answer! We even replaced the alternator, and still, no spark. Isn't it weird?