1997 Ford Ranger Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1997 Ford Ranger, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 101,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (31% of reports).
- 55fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 101,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $690typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 17 of 55 complaints (31%)
- Filler hose: mentioned in 14 of 55 complaints (25%)
- Fire hazard: mentioned in 7 of 55 complaints (13%)
- Onto ground: mentioned in 5 of 55 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 1997 Ford Ranger at $690, and half of them between $450 and $770.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Ranger fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ranger | 1 | 6% | 50 |
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Ranger | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Ranger | 2 | 1% | 1,080 |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% | 89,150 |
| 2008 Ranger | 2 | 1% | 4,575 |
| 2006 Ranger | 9 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2005 Ranger | 29 | 10% | 24,941 |
| 2004 Ranger | 11 | 3% | 55,200 |
| 2003 Ranger | 9 | 4% | 56,186 |
| 2002 Ranger | 13 | 4% | 78,619 |
| 2001 Ranger | 20 | 4% | 42,593 |
| 2000 Ranger | 22 | 3% | 82,000 |
| 1999 Ranger | 15 | 2% | 127,000 |
| 1998 Ranger | 16 | 3% | 143,500 |
| 1997 Ranger | 55 | 13% | 101,000 |
| 1996 Ranger | 31 | 8% | 112,250 |
| 1995 Ranger | 22 | 7% | 104,271 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 1997 Ford Ranger. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. The contact stated that the rear fuel strap was completely rusted and detached from the vehicle. The front fuel strap was also rusted. The contact spoke with the dealer and was told there were no recalls for the fuel straps on the vehicle and provided no…
The gas tank straps on my 1997 ranger have rusted through dropping the fuel tank while i was pulling into my driveway. Both the front and rear strap have rusted through. The tank is being held up with commercial grades straps. Is this model being included in the recent ford recall announcement? I…
Fuel tank straps failed due to corrosion/rust causing fuel tank to partially fall. Defective straps were replaced with new ones. *kb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Ford Rangers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1997 Ford Ranger (13% of the 411 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Ranger fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 101,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1997 Ford Ranger?
Owners report a typical cost of $690 (half paid between $450 and $770), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1997 Ford Ranger?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 17 of 55 complaints, followed by “filler hose” (14).
Other 1997 Ford Ranger problems
- Tires problems (57)
See all 1997 Ford Ranger problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Ranger years.