2000 Ford Ranger fuel system problems

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 107,305 miles · TX

Starting from home, the vehicle had no indication of trouble lights in the instrument panel. Then, driving about 2 miles and up the bridge, suddenly the vehicle slowly came to a stop within quick time and stalled on the uphill direction. A few attempts to restart, I was not successful. The police was called and came to push the ranger down the bridge to the safety area and waiting two hours later for the tow-truck to tow to the ford dealer. And, the diagnosis was that the fuel pump is out. This vehicle had histories of repair since the first year and thereafter .

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Body, Fuel system · 117,000 miles · CT

Vehicle has severe frame rust. Recently rear bumper fell off due to frame deterioration. Bumper brackets had nothing to secure to. More recently, one of the straps holding the gas tank broke away from the frame due to severe deterioration of the frame. I had to improvise a restraint strap since a replacement would do no good since the frame connection area was rotted thru. Leaf spring brackets are on the verge of separation from the frame, again due to severe frame deterioration. The exterior body and interior are in good condition. For a 2000 vehicle to have this serious of a frame problem has to be the result for poor material and/or material rust proofing. Found numerous complaints by other 2000 ranger owners for similar issues.

Filed Apr 19, 2013 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · NC

While home from college for the weekend I investigated the smell of gas my son who drives this extended cab ranger xlt notified me of. Upon looking underneath I noticed a small shinny spot on the bottom of the tank with no drips or runs. After returning to college later that week he stated it worsened to leakage on the ground of duel 4" spots, one on each side below the tank. After viewing a photo of the bottom of the wet tank I noticed drops on the forward strap. I drove the truck to my location this past weekend and pulled the bed off to access the top of the fuel pump which had standing fuel. Upon turning the key to activate the fuel pump I saw a fine pinhole sized stream pumping from the plastic 90 degree fitting on top of the pump. Upon closer investigation I noticed this leaking fitting had what appeared to be abrasion at the outside turn. I was able to obtain a replacement fitting and replaced it fixing the leakage problem. The cost of this repair to me was the 8 hours vacation time at $28 per hour I was required to use to accomplish the repair and the cost of the new fuel line fitting. The seriousness of this fitting failure and my concern is that it will happen to someone with less awareness of their surroundings while driving this model of vehicle. Had this failure gone undetected, ignored or even sprayed fuel onto the adjacent hot exhaust this would have been tragic. Ford and the nhsta needs to look into first what causes the damage to these fittings and if replacing this plastic fitting with a steel one would be a way to prevent this critical part from becoming damaged or worn to the point of catastrophic failure. The repair cost should be reimbursed to the owners of these 2000 ford rangers by ford since this is an unadvertised expense to us who purchased these vehicles with this engineering defect at the time of purchase.

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Body, Fuel system · 68,008 miles · CT

While driving I heard a clunking noise in the rear of the vehicle I looked to see the frame had rusted through in at least two places, the shock absorber upper mount had rusted off. The gas tank straps mounts were about to fail. I had replaced the gas tank feeder tube that had corroded off the year before. The truck body is still in very good condition but the frame appears to be gone. The truck has seen very light duty and has never been used off road. Since that time I have found many of the same occurrences on the internet.

Filed May 15, 2012 · Body, Fuel system · 149,000 miles · MA

While pulling into my driveway the rear bumper fell off. After getting under the vehicle I found the frame to be rusted from the furthest point back to the axle area.looking into it more I found the cross member to be rusted to the point that it is ready to fall off. The gas tank holding straps are rusted from the frame, not sure what's holding the gas tank in place. The spare tire holder is rusted and ready to come off. I removed the spare a placed it in the bed for now. The bed and its mounts are shot, the bed can be picked up a good two inches off the frame. Basically the truck is nothing but rust from the cab back. I was lucky when the bumper fell off 1/2 hour earlier I was traveling on a state highway at speeds of 60-65 MPH. I have looked at other rangers the same year and found some worse and some with no rust what so ever. Whats up? And is ford aware of the problem and are they going to do anything about it. Who would have gotten sued if my bumper had fallen and killed someone?

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact stated that while having the vehicle examined by an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed one of the fuel tank straps was fractured due to corrosion and the other was cracked. The fuel tank was also partially detached from the vehicle. As a result, the fuel filler neck was cracked. The mechanic stated that the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that replacement straps for repair were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 133,000 miles · AL

Hanger for fuel tank rusted away same as the full size ford truck just announced in the recall. Currently held up by a nylon strap while searching for parts.

Filed Sep 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · MD

I have a 2000 ford ranger,the sending unit on the fuel line is made of plastic,this is the most dangerous part of the vehicle. It should be stainless steel or brass, I cant drive the truck because not only is my life in danger but also cars around me,this is not a drip it gushes out .they say to cut cost but they raise the price thousands of dollars each year. Please don't say its just my vehicle, I called junk yards in maryland,virginia,delaware and pennsylvania,they cant be found. How in gods name can you approve this 50 cent fitting .I can only guess someone was paid off by ford to get this passed. Shame on you,you are paid to protect the people of this country,instead you get rich and we die, I won't stop, im going to the press,and any one who will listen. I hope you or your family drive one of these vehicles, and I hope it explodes right in front of you and you can watch your family burn alive. Shame on you. Your supposed to look for these problems,if its not a problem why can't any be found in junk yards. I did nothing,just started to smell gas. Im on disability,I have to pay for this ranger every month while it sits. And ford,this little plastic piece with about a 12 inch tube coming off it. Ford wants 200.00 for plastic and our government bails these [xxx] out. I hope alkida targets ford next,I will root for them,all management and people who make these decisions including you and your corrupt organization. I hope they get you all. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · MD

In the 2000 ranger,they put a plastic fitting the slides on to the fuel pump held on with a clip,the other end is a hose connects also with a clip,this is a vert serious and dangerous problem,its leaking so bad,I feel like a bomb,praying nobody throws out a lit cigarette,this should have been stainless steel or brass,but to cut cost ford puts a 50 cent plastic piece,they should be fine or something, I'm on disability,went over a year with no money coming in,they want 197.00 for this 50 cent piece,the government should check into this,again I get screwed,I cant afford to fix it,so when it blows,bi hope my wife is not with me and no other cars are close,trust me its going to happen.I wrote ford and they say its out of warranty,what do I domits hard enough to pay the monthly payment. Ford should be responsible,as well as your safety association, how can you pass such a important and dangerous part made of plastic???? How,don't you care about american lives,or any lives,our nation is disgusting,they keep raising prices and using the cheapest parts. I'm going to start blogging to find other people with this problem,and try to take legal action against ford and your association. I need help,I don't want to be a ford victim for a 50 cent part that they could fix now that I brought this dangerous problem to their attention. Remember,have you driven a ford lately,no,not as often as I need to,,I know you will get back to me when you can,I hope im still alive to receive your response.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Fuel system · 68,315 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While traveling at 30 MPH the vehicle suddenlly shut off followed by all of the warning lights appearing on the dashboard.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop where the contact had the fuel pump switch replaced. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 68315.