# 2001 Ford Ranger intermittent starting issues **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ford, ranger\ **Created:** [June 24, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748 "2018-06-24T14:04:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WayneHenson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f07891/32.png) [@WayneHenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneHenson)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748/1 "2018-06-24T14:04:48Z")
I have this 2001 Ford Ranger and having some intermittent starting issues. Usually happens after I have taken it out and drive for about 30 minutes or so and shut if off then try and restart it right away. I cannot hear the fuel pump prime when I turn the key to “on”, I do not hear the buzz or whining sound that you normally hear for 2 or 3 seconds. However, if I let it sit for about 30-45 minutes then it will start right away and run fine. Other times when its driving I have NO issues with it missing out or lacking fuel. Does it sound like the fuel pump relay is faulty, can the relay stop working when it gets warm, then start working after it cools down. Why would the fuel pump not all of a sudden get power then after it sits 30-45 minutes it starts and works like a charm? It has only 45,000 miles in it. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2018, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748/2 "2018-06-24T22:43:22Z")
Here’s what I would do . . . Open the passenger door Carefully look at and touch the inertia switch Is it or the wiring crispy and/or melted? Another test . . . try to unplug the electrical connector If it won’t budge, the wiring and switch are shot ---
**Author:** ![WayneHenson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f07891/32.png) [@WayneHenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneHenson)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748/3 "2018-06-24T23:03:05Z")
Would the inertia switch reset itself automatically because when the engine sits for about 30 minutes or longer it will then start and drive fine? ---
**Author:** ![h92543\_187223](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f9ae1b/32.png) [@h92543\_187223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h92543_187223)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748/4 "2023-10-12T14:58:49Z")
Hi. I have the same problem with a 2002 3.0 v6 Ranger. Did you ever get a solution? ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748/5 "2023-10-12T16:43:01Z")
> [@h92543\_187223](#): > > Hi. I have the same problem with a 2002 3.0 v6 Ranger. Did you ever get a solution? Welcome to the forum… The OP has not been back on since they made the last post 5 years ago… Your best way to get help is to start a new thread with all your vehicle information and what is the vehicle doing… ---
**Author:** ![h92543\_187223](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f9ae1b/32.png) [@h92543\_187223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h92543_187223)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748/6 "2023-10-12T23:48:29Z")
no don’t think so. ---
**Author:** ![h92543\_187223](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f9ae1b/32.png) [@h92543\_187223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h92543_187223)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748/7 "2023-10-12T23:52:15Z")
Try replace coolant temp SENSOR. cheap fix. NOT coolant SENDING unit ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748/8 "2023-10-13T00:40:41Z")
@h92543_187223 Has to be a spam BOT or something… lol