Working on Fords most all my adult, I can tell you from my knowledge
that you should hear the tank pump hum at key on. For about 5 secs.
There is another high pressure pump on the frame just about
where the drivers seat is. In my years in a no fuel pressure situation
99% of the time the culprit is the tank pump. This is the low pressure
priming pump for the high pressure pump on the frame rail.
In order to diagnois this problem you will need to put a pressure gauge
on the fuel rail where the line goes to the injectors. The fitting on the fuel rail
looks the same as the one on a tire. I am assuming your truck is fuel injected
but in 1987 carbs were still around.
A check engine light means you have a possible problem with the emission system , you should get the Ranger scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and repair the problem . Once the problem has been repaired the check engine light can be reset.
Crawl up under the gas tank and listen for the pump running when you switch on the power. Also check the inertia switch at the passenger side foot area for proper function.
1999 ford ranger has reverse, 1st and 2nd no drive , reverse quits when it gets warm , can you help diagnose
Diagnose the problem and fix it
It`s a Ford.
check map sensor that was the problem in my 89 2.3 ranger
Transmission problem overdrive slip at 45mph what to do
2002 Ford Ranger Edge had no problem with 1500Lbs plus another 1000Lbs on a light trailer
You would have to take it to a Ford dealership so they could diagnose why the airbag light is on. It is not something that you would want to do yourself.
have a miss fire on a3.0 1998 ford what are possible causes
I had this problem before on a ranger you have to pull the dash board out and it will be right there.
This makes no sense. What is your question?