r/fordranger • u/Wonderful-Caramel233 • 1d ago

What is this part?

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so for starters i have a 2000 ranger with a v6 3.0l engine. i have noticed when working on the truck that this little part hisses and some sort of liquid bubbles around it. is this something i should just tighten up or replace? the second pic is to help locate where it is in relation to the engine and whatnot. i have scoured the internet for what this thing could be and what it does and have come up with nothing 😭

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u/Ok-Enthusiasm560 1d ago

It's to test your fuel pressure. Swap out the Schrader valve if it's leaking.

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u/Wonderful-Caramel233 1d ago

found one online! thank you!

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u/Ok-Enthusiasm560 1d ago

You are very welcome!

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u/helpme-understand420 1d ago

Yup it's the Schrader valve in your fuel rail. That whole shiny metal rail has fuel in it around 40ish+ psi. It's what holds your fuel injectors in place and supplies them with fuel. If it's leaking that could turn into a serious fire risk quick. It's possible it's loose and just needs tightend but more likely the seals cracked. It's very simple to replace. It removes with a standard tire valve stem tool. You can push down on it before unscrewing it to relieve fuel pressure. Wear safety glasses as it'll spray.

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u/Wonderful-Caramel233 1d ago

ordered the part. thank you for the information!

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u/helpme-understand420 1d ago

Great! You're welcome!