2004 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems

“Fuel pump failure 2004 Ford Ranger,2004 Ford,2006 Ford focus .I have a mechanic whom has replaced many bumps on Ford vehicles over the past few years.I can't say with certainty if there are safety issues but this company [Ford] has faulty parts in the pumps they install on there vehicles. How would someone explain various models with the same problem.”

“Was driving and suddenly, my vehicle started to lose power. Was very scary because it was at night. Engine light came on and power was lost. Pulled off freeway into gas station. Checked fluids, etc.. Upon trying to leave, vehicle was sputtering with no compression. I did not think I was going to make it home. After a few minutes, I tried again, this time giving vehicle more gas. It seemed to do a little better. But, every time I had to slow down or stop for a stop sign or traffic light, vehicle was sputtering and acting like it was going to stall out. …”

“If I left the engine idle more than two minutes it would not pass the state emissions test. Now the emission light came on and it will not go off anymore. Almost got an accident vehicle will not drive over 20 MPH anymore. I must have the same problems of thousands of other people. I was told I have to change the heads on the engine because of poor quality cast iron heads that was used for like three years. My Ford truck is one of these years they had the issues. Now I have to spend thousands of dollars fixing it this is nonsense with the low miles I have on it. …”

“Two days ago I needed to replace my fuel filter. After doing so I needed to reset the fuel shut off switch. The problem appeared to be solved, but it wasn't!! Now my truck just stops running as I'm driving and I need to pull over and push the fuel switch again! When it stops all of my power is shut off...this is so frightening and extremely dangerous. It has happened twice just since I changed the filter two days ago. I'm afraid to even drive my truck now. It is obvious that the fuel shut off switch has a short in it. …”

“On two occasions all power in this 2004 Ford Ranger vehicle shut down. The first time it would not restart and after checking the manual I reset the fuel pump shut off switch located beneath the glove box area and the vehicle restarted. 3/01/07, late evening, the vehicle lost all power on an expressway. Luckily, we were in the slow lane and could drift to the shoulder. I turned off the ignition before pushing the reset button for the fuel pump and it started. Ford motor customer care representative told me to take it to an assigned local dealer. …”