1996 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 8%of 413 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,501miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Ford Ranger, 8% of the 413 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,501 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 technology. I have had to go to the emergency room. My vehicle has been contaminated, damaged and sabataged as well as my family members vehicles, persons and property. It's occuring on and off highway. It's happening to other vehicles as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300548, filed 2020-01, 80,000 miles“After smelling a strong fuel odor I found the fuel filler hose has many small cracks where it fits on to the fuel tank, and leaks fuel when gas tank is filled. I have replaced the fuel filler hose to correct the problem, I do have the old hose available.”
NHTSA complaint #10229032, filed 2008-05, 98,000 miles“Rubber fuel vapor hose between fuel vapor purge valve and charcoal canister can't be repaired because Ford has made part obsolete. This hose is not a normal off the shelf bulk hose. It is rubber performed with a different inside diameter on both ends. Ford won't even give me part number! Three parts vendors were recommended to maybe find part. The vendors all want part number though-so that doesn't help me. The vehicle constantly leaks gasoline fumes. I'm not expecting Ford to fix it because of age of truck. Something ought to done by Ford to make part available to consumer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10619480, filed 2014-08, 141,000 miles“Filling my Ford Ranger with gas often leads to overflows onto the ground from underneath the truck; I.e. It does not overflow through the nozzle where gas is pumped in.”
NHTSA complaint #10332527, filed 2010-05, 116,500 miles“On my 1996 Ford Ranger I have a gas leak when I fill the tank all the way up. It leaks from the top of the gas tank, down the sides, and on to the ground. It appears that the hose going into the gas tank has failed. Whan concerns me are two things: first, if it gets on some hot metal.....I will be toast. Next, my auto mechanics told me he saw the same problem on a 1999 or 2000 Ford Ranger. So, I am wondering if this is bigger problem than just my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10072670, filed 2004-05, 135,000 milesFuel 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 1996 Ford Ranger
69 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsTires
41 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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