Tank Assembly problems of the 1999 Ford Ranger

Five problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1999 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2005

1999 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 fuel filler tube to the gas tank made of material that corrodes.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2004

When filling the gas tank, fuel spilled out onto ground. At the time, I was not aware of this site to post complaint.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2003

When the vehicle was refueled, fuel spilled out onto the ground. Rusted fuel neck assembly and fuel pump replaced.

4 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/17/1999

Vehicle in garage. Fire dept had arrived to put out flames after smoke was noticed from garage. Fire department & insurance company inspector could not determine cause of fire. A neighbor heard an explosion. The fuel tank was suspected as cause of fire. Vehicle was totaled by insurance company. Pictures available.

5 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/16/1999

3 times in shop [33+ days in shop, still in shop] gas tank assembly replaced once.


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