What causes a ranger not to start in cold weather?

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Asked by Ford4life890 Feb 06, 2018 at 10:37 PM about the 1999 Ford Ranger XLT Standard Cab Stepside 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 99 ford ranger xlt 4x4  won't start in cold
weather.  I replaced battery, and the starter is new
along with alternator. It just clicks like a low
battery. Any ideas why

7 Answers

157,115

Number 1 cause of such issues is battery cable and ground connections. Those connections have to be absolutely clean, free from corrosion and tight. Also the starter solenoid can be an issue. Buy one from Ford if you can cause the aftermarket solenoids are mostly crap. How cold is the weather that you are trying to start it in?

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220,515

Hey Bob, it is -10F where I am at and my vehicle still turns over due to good battery connections and battery. Good advice.

157,115

-10F is pretty cold. If the engine turns over then not much you can do but try to keep it warmer. A block heater might be a good investment.

220,515

Bob, My engine and systems are top notch, I have no problems. Just butted in to say good morning. But it is still -10 here.

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220,515

Whats going on with the hack on Cargurus? I don't want to click on it.

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i have a ford ranger xlt 2002 but only cranks and wont start what could be the problem

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