Popping the 50 amp ignition fuse under hood

1998 FORD RANGER
200,000 MILES • 2.5L • 2WD • MANUAL
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DENNIS BARNES
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I drove my truck to a job went to start it when I was leaving and nothing found the 50 amp fuse under hood was bad replaced it had dash lights again, but tried to start it and it popped the fuse again.
Jul 28, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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Can you upload a picture of the fuse that blows in and the fuse panel and location? Because it is not showing the ignition 50 amp fuse. I will be able to look it up from the location and then see what it powers so we can fix the problem.

Please report back.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 29, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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DENNIS BARNES
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It is the engine compartment fuse relay box under the hood drivers side and it is the number 5 slot 50 amp ignition.
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Jul 29, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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DENNIS BARNES
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Hey Ken, I replaced the starter the solenoid was bad. Now no blown fuses and it turns over but will not start like it is not getting fuel.
Jul 30, 2018 at 10:28 PM
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Nice work on that sorry for the late response. I would check the inertia switch. Push down on the button on top to see if it has been tripped.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Jul 31, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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DENNIS BARNES
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I am sorry Ken, it is not getting spark.
Jul 31, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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Can you see if you are getting injector pulse? Here is guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 1, 2018 at 4:11 PM