2006 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford Ranger, 6% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Inertial fuel pump shut off switch kept shutting down vehicle... It happened twice in traffic that I was lucky enough to have enough momentum to coast out of harms way. Last time it occurred was parked and wouldn't reset, so I eliminated it and wired direct without the switch. No problem since. No other vehicle has switch like this that I'm aware of. I eliminated it!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11144535, filed 2018-10, 69,000 miles“The first incident I was dropping my granddaughter off at school went over a speed bump and the truck stalled out had it towed home and it started once off the tow truck.thie second incident I was going through a parking lot and went over a speed bump and the truck stalled out, had to have it towed and they replaced the fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10480704, filed 2012-10, 85,000 miles“The inertia fuel cut-off switch randomly trips causing the truck to stop due to the fuel pump cutting off. It has happened several times, twice on an interstate where luckily traffic was moving slow due to an accident. It happened to my wife while traveling in a construction zone and she was nearly rear-ended by a tractor and trailer. So now she refuses to drive it any more. This problem is not unknown to Ford. I looked into replacing the switch and the original switch isn't available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10785890, filed 2015-10, 146,000 miles“Ford vehicle lost power and stopped running with full tank of fuel. Would not restart, had towed to repair shop. Replaced fuel pump for $606.99. Drove about a mile and same thing happened again. Found that the fuel inertia shut off switch needed re-setting. Bought a fuel pump I didn't need. This has happened multiple times this year again. Ford dealer said I needed a fuel pump. (35,000 miles) again, no way. The replacement part (inertia switch) moves the switch from passenger floor area to side kick panel. The design change shows design flaw. Ford should replace for no cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568429, filed 2014-02, 24,410 miles“I was pulling into sherry's mini mart in doe run, mo when I realized that my truck was not slowing down as expected, even though I had my foot on the brake. I had little time to react as I was bearing down on the building. I put my other foot on the brake but the truck continued to move forward, even spinning the tires trying to overcome the brakes. I jumped the curb and hit the building at a very low speed. At this time I managed to pop it out of gear. I did not go through the wall, but pushed it in about a foot. My airbags did not deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317699, filed 2010-03, 50,600 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 2006 Ford Ranger
175 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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