Table 1 shows eight common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank assembly (five problems).
Fuel line failure 1996 Ford Ranger driven weekly. Traveling on a two lane paved road at posted speed. "check gauges" warning light came on. Fuel gauge below empty (had started trip 40 minutes earlier with 2/3 tank). Pulled over at first safe opportunity and stepped out of truck. Read details...
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 approximatly 75% of the way. Read details...
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Ranger. After the fuel tank was filled in the vehicle, the contact observed an excessive amount of fuel underneath the cab of the vehicle. In addition, he smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. There were no warnings prior to the failures. Read details...