That sounds like what I expect to find. Would that cause the truck to stop running? It never has and I've only noticed the missfiring I mentioned when I'm driving, not at idle. The truck "bucks" like the engine stalled for a fraction of a second, then keeps going. I don't ever remember it...

Thanks for the response Don To 7/8 tank full, it always starts right, to 3/4 it rarely causes any trouble. Below that, it rarely starts without having to crank the engine the way I described. I have to admit I've been sticking my head in the sand with this problem as it's been going on for...

Hi everyone, This is my first listing, so hopefully I'll get it right. I have a 2001 Ranger 2WD with the 3.0L. With a full tank of gas, it starts just like a champ, but once it gets to 3/4, all bets are off. At that point, I usually (but not always) have to crank it for 6-8 sec., let...