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I believe ECU has built in rev limiter but not sure at what rpm it starts dropping cylinders. I have a few rangers and they all do it at 3k.

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At 5200 RPM , IN GEAR , the PCM starts cutting back on fuel for the 4.0 liter

V6 engine in a 2000 Ford Ranger ( if it is in park or neutral it's 3000 RPM )

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