Tank Assembly problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/17/1998

Complaint#1: gas tank leaked after vehicle was only one week old. Dealer replaced it with a new tank. Complaint#2: power windows are 'jerky' and they chatter when going down. Dealer has not repaired it yet. Complaint#3: passenger seat vibrates any time truck drives over any bumps, large or small. Dealer has not repaired it at this time.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1998

Consumer was driving and a piece of stone gravel hit gas tank and went straight though the tank. Gas tank started leaking gasoline.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/05/1998

Gas gauge failed three times.




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