Table 1 shows nine common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (twelve problems).
Within the past two months I had a split in the flexible fuel filler pipe on my 1997 Ford Ranger XLT. In the course of having it replaced, the repair shop removed the gas tank and found the same condition with the metal straps that hold the gas tank in place, extensive corrosion as reported on the Read details...
Fuel line cracked above gas tank . Strong gas odor after driving or during refill -gas will spill out when filling tank up to full and gas smell can also be smelled during commute. Will be taking it in to greenway Ford dealership here in orlando this week. Read details...
Crack in gasoline filler top causing fumes and gasoline odor in car, especially when turning right. * when filling tank with gasoline, the fuel would leak out of the filler neck onto the ground while filling at the gas station, as if you were slowly pouring a glass of water, much more than a drip. Read details...