Five problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
-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.
Gas tank leaking.
Filler pipe has a crack and leaks gas onto ground when tank is filled. This problem has also occurred with other 1996/1997 Ford Rangers in this area as a personal friend had same problem last week with his 1997 Ranger.
The truck could have caught fire and cost a life,this needs to be looked into and a recall done if it is a common problem with this make and yr of truck.