1993 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 9%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Ford Ranger, 9% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1993 Ford Ranger 4wheel drive pick up suddenly started leaking gas. The dealership told me that the gas tank separated and thats what caused the leak. This vehicle is 4wheel drive, but I never take it off roads and I live in a very temperate climate (the bay area). We have no extreme cold or heat and I find it hard to believe this is normal. I want to make sure this is not some defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10020787, filed 2003-05, 158,000 miles“Fuel filler neck has split at the tank connection bend. Fuel leaks profusely out of this split when tank is filled. When the tank reaches full capacity, the fuel filler outer hose fills up partially. The fuel in the outer hose then leaks out onto the tank and ground. I am repeating this claim for 2 separate vehicles, a '93 and a '94.”
NHTSA complaint #10291275, filed 2009-11, 101,000 miles“Gas tank cracked at 86000 miles can't hold more then half a tank. Transmission wearing out and driven lightly never used the bed of truck to carry things mainly freeway miles”
NHTSA complaint #11013297, filed 2017-08, 86,000 miles“Gas leaking from 93 Ford Ranger after it is filled up with fuel. The hose around the filler neck is cracked. There is also a strong smell of fuel for a couple of days following filling up the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10134427, filed 2005-08, 90,000 miles“Gas leaks from the filler neck and tank when refueling. The scent of gasoline lingers for a couple of days after fillup. The amount of fuel lost about 1/2 to 1 gallon. There is the potential for a possible fire since this occurs at the gas station, from static electricity or heat from the catalytic converter. This truck has never been involved in an accident or used off road. I am a personal friend of the original owner, who sold the truck to my brother whom I obtained the truck from.”
NHTSA complaint #10144403, filed 2005-12Fuel 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 1993 Ford Ranger
60 complaintsTires
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology