For A Cold Engine; For A Warm Engine; If The Engine Does Not Start After Two Attempts - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

For a cold engine:

At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does
not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key
to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not
start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the
engine, then try again.

For a warm engine:

Do not hold the key in the START position for more than
five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within
five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF
position. Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then try
again.
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
After starting, allow the engine to idle for a few seconds before
driving away.

If the engine does not start after two attempts:

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
1.
Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it.
2.
Turn the ignition key to the START position.
3.
Release the ignition key when the engine starts.
4.
Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up.
5.
Then drive away in the normal manner.
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch
may have been triggered. For directions on how to reset the
switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter.
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