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Fuel systemPart report

2019 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 271 total for the year
Median mileage
8,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I changed my oil at 5,000 miles, I have approximately 8,400 miles on my truck now. I noticed excessive fuel built up in my oil catch can. After doing some research a lot of people with the 2019 Ford Ranger are having the same issue. I checked my oil and my oil was saturated with fuel. Fuel is getting into the engine oil.”

NHTSA complaint #11394340, filed 2021-02, 8,400 miles

“Extreme fuel dilution in the oil. Likely from leaking high pressure fuel pump. I have attached the results from oil analysis at 1860 miles. The test only indicates that fuel dilution is above 5%, which itself leads to severe oil degradation. When I changed the oil, I drained 7.5 quarts out of an engine with a 6.2 quart capacity. This would indicate a 21% fuel dilution, not including fuel that has evaporated from the crankcase and returned to the combustion chamber via the pcv system. …”

NHTSA complaint #11287662, filed 2019-12, 1,860 miles

“Consistent issue with fuel in oil. Latest report from the oil analysis have 4.5 percent fuel in oil. Dropping oil ignition point to 285 degrees. Issue occurs during normal vehicle use.”

NHTSA complaint #11386201, filed 2021-01, 14,136 miles

“Unknown, My vehicle seems to stall in low gear. I already informed the dealership several times, and they stated that everything was fine. The stalling appears to be getting more frequent as time goes on, and worried that this could cause further damage to the vehicle. This is a safety concern as well.”

NHTSA complaint #11457217, filed 2022-03

“Drive truck and park in garage and garage smells like gas. Only happens when parking truck in garage right after driving it. This has happened about 3-4 times now. I don't drive it that often. Just had an oil change at Ford and drove home. Then the next day i took it out and parked it in garage and gas smell again. Smell will last 2-3 days if truck stays parked. Have an appt. this coming week at Ford.”

NHTSA complaint #11456425, filed 2022-03

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202524%
202488%
202316%
202225%
202187%
202022%
201993%
201163%
201032%
200921%
200821%
200710%
2006166%
20055017%
2004215%
2003187%
2002175%
2001316%
2000264%
1999182%
1998183%
19976716%
1996358%
1995237%
19946314%
1993219%
1992105%
199143%
19901110%
19891014%
198867%
1987714%
1986411%
198527%
198418%
198319%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford Ranger

Transmission and drivetrain
92 complaints
Electrical system
41 complaints
Other or unknown
34 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Suspension
20 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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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