2014 Ford Ranger (PX2) — Repair Solution

2.2L P4AT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Engine Surging · Engine

Ford Ranger (PX2) Engine Surging Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Ranger (PX2)
Year: 2014
Engine: 2.2L P4AT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 180,000
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Surging

Customer Complaint

The vehicle surges while driving, with the tachometer fluctuating by 500–1000 rpm. The customer also reported a random humming noise when applying the brakes, which seemed to come from the ABS module.

Problem Summary

The vehicle exhibited consistent surging in engine rpm, particularly noticeable when using cruise control. Despite the tachometer movement, the vehicle did not physically surge or “pig root.” The transmission shifted smoothly with no drivability complaints outside of the rpm fluctuation. Initial checks for fault codes returned no errors.

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Quick Facts

CodeFORPX14143
Vehicle2014 Ford Ranger (PX2)
Engine2.2L P4AT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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