Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 2000 Ford Ranger

In the 2000 Ranger,they put a plastic fitting the slides on to the fuel pump held on with a clip,the other end is a hose connects also with a clip,this is a vert serious and dangerous problem,its leaking so bad,I feel like a bomb,praying nobody throws out a lit cigarette,this should have been stainless steel or brass,but to cut cost Ford puts a 50 cent plastic piece,they should be fine or something, I'm on disability,went over a year with no money coming in,they want 197. 00 for this 50 cent piece,the government should check into this,again I get screwed,I cant afford to fix it,so when it blows,bi hope my wife is not with me and no other cars are close,trust me its going to happen. I wrote Ford and they say its out of warranty,what do I domits hard enough to pay the monthly payment. Ford should be responsible,as well as your safety association, how can you pass such a important and dangerous part made of plastic???? how,don't you care about american lives,or any lives,our nation is disgusting,they keep raising prices and using the cheapest parts. I'm going to start blogging to find other people with this problem,and try to take legal action against Ford and your association. I need help,I don't want to be a Ford victim for a 50 cent part that they could fix now that I brought this dangerous problem to their attention. Remember,have you driven a Ford lately,no,not as often as I need to,,I know you will get back to me when you can,I hope im still alive to receive your response.

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger,the sending unit on the fuel line is made of plastic,this is the most dangerous part of the vehicle. It should be stainless steel or brass, I cant drive the truck because not only is my life in danger but also cars around me,this is not a drip it gushes out . They say to cut cost but they raise the price thousands of dollars each year. Please don't say its just my vehicle, I called junk yards in maryland,virginia,delaware and pennsylvania,they cant be found. How in gods name can you approve this 50 cent fitting . I can only guess someone was paid off by Ford to get this passed. Shame on you,you are paid to protect the people of this country,instead you get rich and we die, I won't stop, im going to the press,and any one who will listen. I hope you or your family drive one of these vehicles, and I hope it explodes right in front of you and you can watch your family burn alive. Shame on you. Your supposed to look for these problems,if its not a problem why can't any be found in junk yards. I did nothing,just started to smell gas. Im on disability,I have to pay for this Ranger every month while it sits. And Ford,this little plastic piece with about a 12 inch tube coming off it. Ford wants 200. 00 for plastic and our government bails these [xxx] out. I hope alkida targets Ford next,I will root for them,all management and people who make these decisions including you and your corrupt organization. I hope they get you all. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

We were on the kansas turnpike heading home to dallas, the truck when we entered the turnpike had 2/3 of a tank of gas by the time I glanced down again it was at empty this occurred within a few miles, we where able to pull into a service station where the leak was seen, the truck was towed into the next town where in the next morning it was discovered that the "white clip" had come loose from the fuel filter to the line. We feel very fortunate that we only lost gasoline, and that no fire or explosion occurred. We would appreciate you looking into this as the next person may not be as lucky.

My son was driving his Ford Ranger p. U. On the freeway in san diego and noticed his fuel gauge dropped very fast. He re-fueled at service station and upon returning to freeway, two passing cars flagged him over to the side of the freeway and told him gas was spraying out from under his truck. Apparently the fuel filter had come loose from the fuel line and could have had catastophic results if it had ignited. I have read similarcomplaints on this web site and can't imagine why something has not been done about this problem. I had to pay the cost to repair his truck along with a rental car,tow truck and loss of nearly two tanks of gas, even though I have an extended warranty. Ford should be made responsible to make restitution in such cases, as this appears to be a manufacturer defect. This is a very unusual event to have happen on a motor vehical and should be looked into.