Fuel Pump problems of the 2003 Ford Ranger

Failure occurs on a 2003 Ranger edge 4wd 4. 0l extended cab, in this case, as well as in many other model years and styles of the Ford Ranger pickup. Ford design flaw in placement of fuel pump cutoff switch (inertia switch) in the passenger compartment where it can be easily kicked (triggered) by passenger. Description of incident: 1. Engine turned off at supermarket, vehicle parked on a cold January night. Passenger inadvertently trips fuel pump cutoff switch with foot while exiting the vehicle. Parties return to a vehicle that will crank but will not start. Unaware of Ford's design flaw, parties walk home in freezing temperatures burdened with valuables and groceries. Internet research on wiki answers site reveals tripped fuel cutoff switch as common problem as a result of a design flaw that places said switch within easy kicking distance of passenger's feet. Owner returns to truck next day, re-sets the switch and vehicle starts normally. 2. The failure occurs whenever passenger raises their right foot, inadvertently making contact with the switch. 3. The failure was corrected by re-setting the switch, but design flaw persists. This design flaw could be extremely hazardous if switch was kicked (triggered) at speed on crowded freeways or in remote locations. This improper placement may be purposeful to keep Ford repair tech's busy, as this design flaw is found in many model years and styles of the Ranger pickup. Vehicles should be recalled to have switch re-mounted up a minimum of 4 inches, or rerouted and placed up under the dash so inadvertent triggering could not occur by passenger shifting feet or exiting vehicle.

The 2003 Ford Ranger developed a gas leak off the fuel pump after further search fopund the fuel pump was leaking due to a fuel line break and the top of the fuel pump the plastic top was cracked and broken. Ven #iftyr14v23pa70793/36077miles.