1996 Ford Ranger fuel system problems

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · AL · 1 injury

Nano and micro particulates/contaminants have been sprayed from an airliner and caused severe damage to my body and my vehicle; it includes flakes, tubules and highly reflective particles and metals. The vehicle has stalled and lost two gears as a result. It has a gas leaking issue caused by the technology. I have had to go to the emergency room. My vehicle has been contaminated, damaged and sabataged as well as my family members vehicles, persons and property. It's occuring on and off highway. It's happening to other vehicles as well. Oil and battery interior and exteriors as well as bodily harm, risk and injury. The tech and particulates are highly dangerous and destructive. [xxx] is the offending party that caused it to happen with the federal agencies. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Fuel system · MS

I have a 1996 ford ranger and when I was filling up the gas tank I started noticing a strong smell of gas then later came to find out it was leaking gas. I have come to find out that this is a common defected with these vehicles. I think that it should be addressed before someone gets killed if someone has not gotten killed yet.

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Fuel system · 141,000 miles · VA

Rubber fuel vapor hose between fuel vapor purge valve and charcoal canister can't be repaired because ford has made part obsolete. This hose is not a normal off the shelf bulk hose. It is rubber performed with a different inside diameter on both ends. Ford won't even give me part number! Three parts vendors were recommended to maybe find part. The vendors all want part number though-so that doesn't help me. The vehicle constantly leaks gasoline fumes. I'm not expecting ford to fix it because of age of truck. Something ought to done by ford to make part available to consumer. This is a serious safety issue. Truck could easily catch on fire!

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 265,000 miles · NH

Turns over but won't start.

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. While driving, the contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 96,000. Updated 09/30/11*lj the fuel tank strap were replaced at the consumers expense. Updated 10/05/11

Filed May 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 183,408 miles · WI

Gas tank dropped but didn't come apart from vehicle due to gas tank strap rusting through. When investigated I found that the other strap was rusted through approximately 75% of the way.

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Fuel system · 116,501 miles · TX

Gas overflow from underneath the truck, not thru the nozzle.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Fuel system · 116,500 miles · TX

Filling my ford ranger with gas often leads to overflows onto the ground from underneath the truck; I.e. It does not overflow through the nozzle where gas is pumped in.

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · CO

Tl*-the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact was dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, and there was a leakage of fuel due to a crack in the fuel tank hose. The dealer was notified and they stated that the cost of repair part was $400.00. The part was ordered for future repair. The contact disagreed with the cost of the part and stated there should be a reduction in the cost. The failure and current mileages were 117,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2009 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. While entering the driveway at 3 MPH, the lid for the gas tank separated from the vehicle. Upon further inspection he noticed that the springs had corrosion. A technician from the dealer recommended replacement of the springs. However the parts for the repair were unavailable. The failure mileage was 140,000.