1994 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 14%of 438 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Ford Ranger, 14% of the 438 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Third complaint regarding fuel filler hose assembly on 1994 Ford Ranger. Failure of hose assembly has been at the same place on all three genuine Ford parts. After the beating they are giving toyota with 100 complaints, it seems that someone would act on our behalf. I cannot afford to repair again so will seek alternatives such as fabricating my own, bet it wont leak then.”
NHTSA complaint #10305661, filed 2010-02, 160,000 miles“1994 Ranger xlt. Was filling fuel tank when fuel began leaking from under side of truck. Stopped filling process immediately and when I inspected the leak, I found that the fuel was coming form the clamp area of the filler hose. Checked prices of replacements and opted to do self repair using metal duct tape. Repair has held for 3-4 years. I've never experienced this on another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10310269, filed 2010-02, 125,000 miles“Second failure of the full tank inlet hose on my 94 Ranger. Both hoses failed at the same point and have caused large amount of fuel to leak from tank. Ford is aware of this problem but refuses to acknowledge a competent solution. As with all complaints to Ford, I assume this one will be ignored as well.(second complaint, same subject).”
NHTSA complaint #10168755, filed 2006-09, 145,000 miles“Since approximately 2000 I have been unable to fill the truck with gas. I can not fill the tank, if I do the fuel will just spill on the ground. Hose from fuel fill to tank must be cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #10651280, filed 2014-10, 45,000 miles“The filler hose on my 1994 Ford Ranger leaks gas all over the ground, which is very dangerous. It's rediculous that you must pay anywhere from $300 to $400 for this hose, and you can only get it from ordering from the dealer. I've read it's a very common and dangerous problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10179376, filed 2007-01, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 94V111001Jun 13, 1994The front fuel lines have a section of flexible hose that is susceptible to cracking which can allow fuel leakage.Covers: Ford Ranger 1994
Fuel 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 1994 Ford Ranger
116 complaintsTires
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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