Seven problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2001 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2001 Ranger.
Rear frame on Ranger is rusting. The slot where the gas tank strap hooks on to the frame has rusted away this caused the gas tank to drop the whole back frame looks bad.
When trying to fill the gas tank, the overflow system(?) doesn't work properly. You cannot have hardly any pressure or, as you fill, the gas spews out of the tank before the safety feature on gas pumps can turn off. Gas spews down the side of the vehicle, out onto the ground, onto my hand, onto my feet. This creates a combustion possibility at the gas tank as well as the gas pump. This occurs about 99% of the time when I try to put gas into the tank. It doesn't matter how full the tank is. This is an ongoing problem. I've been told that the only way that it can be fixed is by dropping the gas tank. I've also been told it is occurring in other, newer Ford pickups. Due to the possibility of fire, this should be investigated. Thank you.
Fuel leak from top of fuel tank. (high pressure fuel outlet nipple leaking on fuel tank module).
Fuel guage not reading properly, reading empty, it take 12 gals. To fill the 19. 5 gal tank, also moving off full after 20 - 30 miles after fill up, dealer says this is normal, please advise.
Fuel tank over flows when filled, causing gas to run onto the ground. This. In turn, creates a serious fire hazard.
Fuel tank level sensor does not accurately indicate level. Ford claims they know about this problem but cannot tell me when they will provide a replacement part and fix the vehicle.
Engine check light illuminated indicating a malfunction with the high pressure fuel system. After inspection it has been determined fuel was leaking from the top of fuel tank. Dealer replaced fuel tank seal. Leaking was approx 1 ft from catalic converter.