1990 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Ford Ranger, 10% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Serpintine belt broke off replaced at my expense, firestone tires had to be replaced at my expense, paint faded had to be repainted at my expense then the paint faded again, brakes stoped working had to replace all brake parts at my expense, water pump failed paid by Ford under waranty but Ford tried to say nothing was wrong with the pump, I had to show the mechanic the check hole was leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10213661, filed 2008-01, 1,000 miles“Ford Ranger mid 1990. State troopers said that the fuel shut off did not work, after my brothers truck hit two small trees, and then went across the road and hit a bail of hay, which is where they said the fire started. I have pictures, and possession of the truck in ohio.”
NHTSA complaint #10148825, filed 2006-01“Leaks gas when fueled. Found crack in filler hose ( plastic) cost of new hose $240.00 truck has never been in wreck. Think hose cracked due to age. Would have never known about it if not for other motorist informing me,as I was filling up with gas that fuel was leaking on ground.”
NHTSA complaint #754112, filed 2001-11“Metallic fuel lines would leak fuel. Another hose rubs against gas lines. The fuel gets into the intake manifold. Then it sprays against the line that it had chafed. This could cause a fire. Owner has the parts involved. Vehicle was not getting enough fuel. The engine has already blown. The new hose has a bent that was modified.”
NHTSA complaint #841297, filed 1999-06“Metallic gas lines leaks fuel. This caused by another hose rubbing against the gas line causing a hole & the fuel would leak. Gas leakage goes into the intake manifold. Sprays fuel against lines it chafes. The engine has now blown. A replacement part was used & had been modified to avoid chaffing metallic lines.”
NHTSA complaint #840960, filed 1999-06Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 8 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 50 | 17% |
| 2004 | 21 | 5% |
| 2003 | 18 | 7% |
| 2002 | 17 | 5% |
| 2001 | 31 | 6% |
| 2000 | 26 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 67 | 16% |
| 1996 | 35 | 8% |
| 1995 | 23 | 7% |
| 1994 | 63 | 14% |
| 1993 | 21 | 9% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 10 | 14% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
| 1987 | 7 | 14% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Ranger
20 complaintsTires
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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