1999 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 755 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 755 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,500 miles. 1 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.
“My frame is rusting out! I was having problems filling my gas tank so I brought it in to the shop to find that where the gas tank supports attached to the frame had rusted out. My gas tank was hanging on by a thread. I had to have the whole thing removed, repaired, and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10823731, filed 2016-02, 120,000 miles“Rear of truck is rotting away to nothing. Had the rear of the frame plated a few years ago where the shackle brackets bolt on. Now I noticed one of the fuel tank straps hanging. The crossmember that holds it is rotted away to nothing. Took the truck to my mechanic. He called me after about an hour & told me the truck was junk. The whole frame & crossmembers from the cab back are rusted horribly. He told me not to even drive the truck because it wasn't safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10500701, filed 2013-02, 126,000 miles“In july 2008 engine light came on with code po442. Put new gas cap on and light was off until sept 2008 when it came on again with the same code. I cleared the code and the light came on again oct 2008 with code po455. I crawled under the truck and discovered the (fuel filler) tube is rusted out. Fuel leaks on ground when filling tank and the automatic nozzle shuts off. I believe this is a safety hazard. John”
NHTSA complaint #10246858, filed 2008-10, 71,000 miles“1999 Ford Ranger with 130,000 miles. Leaf springs rusted out (both sides) and mounting brackets also rusted. Went to 3 autobody shops and nobody would touch it. Bumper just rusted out on both sides and spare tire well is completely rusted. Bumper and spare currently being held together with 2, 1900 lb chains. Ranger runs fine just body falling apart. Very concerned tire, bumper may become dislodged and cause further damage to myself or others. Gas tank also rusted but not leaking so far.”
NHTSA complaint #10448484, filed 2012-02, 127,000 miles“First failure was where leaf springs attach to frame (rear shackles) failed due to rust and put hole in truck bed. Replaced parts. Second failure is when filling tank with fuel; gas has started to run out on the ground at the gas station. Just received filler neck today to replace current rusted one. While under vehicle noticed tank strap is hanging loose not attached due to connection point rusted off (similar failure to NHTSA recall campaign #11v385000 fuel tank strap failure). Also noticed severe rust like little or no rust inhibitor was applied to frame and components. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425289, filed 2011-09, 153,000 milesRelated recalls
- 98V201000Sep 1, 1998Vehicle 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…Covers: Ford Ranger 1999
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 1999 Ford Ranger
178 complaintsBody and structure
89 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsAir bags
79 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
74 complaintsSuspension
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsSteering
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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