Five problems related to tank filler pipe and cap have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the fuel filler pipe. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 108,000. Updated 03/24/09. The filler neck had busted due to age. Updated 03/24/09.
1996 Ford Ranger truck, fuel filler hose cracked and separated from fuel tank. Caused fuel to spill out of the tank.
Gasoline leaks from the filler hose at the top of the tank when vehicle is fueled.
On my 1996 Ford Ranger I have a gas leak when I fill the tank all the way up. It leaks from the top of the gas tank, down the sides, and on to the ground. It appears that the hose going into the gas tank has failed. Whan concerns me are two things: first, if it gets on some hot metal. . . . . I will be toast. Next, my auto mechanics told me he saw the same problem on a 1999 or 2000 Ford Ranger. So, I am wondering if this is bigger problem than just my truck.
Fuel neck connecting to the gas tank failed.