Other Fuel System Tank Filling/charging Problems of Ford Ranger

Was driving and suddenly, my vehicle started to lose power. Was very scary because it was at night. Engine light came on and power was lost. Pulled off freeway into gas station. Checked fluids, etc. . Upon trying to leave, vehicle was sputtering with no compression. I did not think I was going to make it home. After a few minutes, I tried again, this time giving vehicle more gas. It seemed to do a little better. But, every time I had to slow down or stop for a stop sign or traffic light, vehicle was sputtering and acting like it was going to stall out. Was very nerve racking, as I was afraid of being rear ended by cars that were behind me. Now every time I slow down to where vehicle is in idle, it acts like it is going to stall out on me, which makes me very nervous. Had a mechanic install new plugs, new injector, coil package and vehicle is still doing badly and running very rough. Engine light still comes on after having all these new parts installed. Mechanic also recommended using a gas additive and filling tank with premium gas, which I did. Still running rough. Upon further research, have found out that Ford Rangers, years 2004 through 2006 are having the same problem. My vehicle only has 66,362 miles on it and I have kept maintained at all times. Ford has known about this but has not done a recall yet. I feel that they are responsible and that there should be a recall on these vehicles. Either I will have to buy a new engine or a new vehicle, which I can not afford. Ford needs to recall and pay for what needs to be done to fix this problem, as they were aware of this problem and have done nothing about it. I should not have to pay for new engine or new vehicle, when my 2004 Ranger has low mileage and has been well maintained the whole time that I have had it. It is the 3. 0 vulcan engine. Please help.

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My frame is rusting out! I was having problems filling my gas tank so I brought it in to the shop to find that where the gas tank supports attached to the frame had rusted out. My gas tank was hanging on by a thread. I had to have the whole thing removed, repaired, and replaced.

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I have a 1996 Ford Ranger and when I was filling up the gas tank I started noticing a strong smell of gas then later came to find out it was leaking gas. I have come to find out that this is a common defected with these vehicles. I think that it should be addressed before someone gets killed if someone has not gotten killed yet.

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1) the vehicle is a 1997 Ford Ranger XLT extended cab pickup. A couple of years ago my wife complained about smelling gasoline when she filled the vehicle with gasoline. On more than one occasion gasoline was observed dripping from the area under the fuel tank after the vehicle was filled with gasoline. This would have been in the 2001-2002 time frame. 2) in late April of this year 2004, the check engine warning dashboard warning light came on, and I had the computer code checked to determine if I could make the repairs myself. The problem was the fuel filter, and when I replaced it I noticed a great deal of dirt and debris coming from the inlet side of the filter. This indicated to me that the fuel tank was probably contaminated, and I removed the tank Saturday, may 15, to clean the tank. Prior to reinstalling the tank, I examined the gasoline filler tube, and found three cracks in the vapor recovery tube that vents gasoline vapors to the filling station vapor recovery system. One of these cracks was quite large, and showed indications of gasoline leaking from this crack. Not only was the crack the source of the gasoline that leaked from the system, it was also the entry point for the debris and moisture I found in the tank. In addition, the gasoline that ran from the crack in the recovery tube accumulated in a plastic skid plate that is located under the tank. 3) I of course replace the tube assembly, at a cost of $262. 29. I contacted Ford motor company about the problem and for reimbursement for the replacement parts. They didn't seem to be the least bit interest in the problem and refused to compensate the expenses. I have retained the old part, and have several photos of the defect.

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