Ford Ranger Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Ranger across 18 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (55). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (20% of reports).
- 261fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- $630typical repair cost reported by owners
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 53 of 261 complaints (20%)
- Inertia switch: mentioned in 21 of 261 complaints (8%)
- Filler hose: mentioned in 20 of 261 complaints (8%)
- Onto ground: mentioned in 15 of 261 complaints (6%)
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 Ford Ranger at $630, and half of them between $360 and $770.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2010), 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 157 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 261 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 18 a fire, 6 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 (6)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S90.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger vehicles. The fuel vapor line bracket may have insufficient clearance to the fuel vapor line, which can result in fuel vapor line damage that can lead to a fuel vapor leak.
Risk: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for a fuel vapor line bracket and install a tie strap to secure the fuel vapor line to the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S71.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
Risk: An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2010
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 ford ranger trucks manufactured from october 15, 2009, through may19, 2010. The engine fuel line in the area of the throttle body shield may not have a protective convolute (cover) properly installed. If the protective convolute on the fuel line is not assembled in the proper position, the edge of the shield may contact the fuel line. Over time this contact may chafe the fuel line, resulting in a fuel odor and a potential fuel leak.
Risk: A sufficient fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will trim the throttle body shield away from the fuel line and inspect the fuel line for wear, and replace the line if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 4, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Model years: 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks with 3.0l engine. An 'o'-ring seal in the fuel injection pulse damper to fuel rail joint could be damaged allowing fuel leakage.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire can result from fuel leakage.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pulse damper.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4.0l engines. The flexible section of the chassis mounted fuel line that connects to the engine was routed too close to the exhaust manifold. The line could contact the manifold.
Risk: This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the fuel pump erroneously activated, sending fuel to the engine. The contact had to restart and turn off the vehicle for the fuel pump to shut off. The failure occurred intermittently, but frequently. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V685000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
There is gasoline in my oil. I had an oil analysis from a lab, and they confirmed there is too much gasoline in my oil.
Nano and micro particulates/contaminants have been sprayed from an airliner and caused severe damage to my body and my vehicle; it includes flakes, tubules and highly reflective particles and metals. The vehicle has stalled and lost two gears as a result. It has a gas leaking issue caused by the…
On 8/13/2013 the original fuel pump in my 2002 ford ranger was replaced with an airtex brand fuel pump.on 3/17/2015 i had to replace the fuel pump after it failed,only 18 months and 5000 miles later.during the period of 6/10/2013 and 8/16/2013 airtex had a fuel pump recall on three different…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Rangers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 261 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Ford Ranger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Ranger fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Ranger?
Owners report a typical cost of $630 (half paid between $360 and $770), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Ranger?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 53 of 261 complaints, followed by “inertia switch” (21).
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