general problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Four problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2010

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

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2010

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.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/22/1998

While consumer was driving on dry pavement ready to make a turn she put on brakes, the brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Consumer managed to turn into a parking lot after pumping the brakes. Vehicle began to smoke and fluids leaking from the left side of the car. Then car caught on fire.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/27/1997

Loose wire prevented vehicle from starting.




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