This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that both the inner and outer hoses cracked and caused a significant amount of fuel to spill out from the top of the fuel tank when it is filled. The dealer was notified and they stated that it would cost $600 to repair. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 139,609 and current mileage was 139,839. Updated 2/9/09 the dealer replaced the fule filter. Updated 02/13/09. Updated 07/20/09 updated address. 07/21/09.
The fuel filler hose has a hole in it, therefore when you fill up your vehicle; gas leaks out onto the ground. I was not aware of a problem until I was fueling one day and I ended up with a puddle on the ground. This is not only a fire hazard, but also an environmental one too.
Fuel line severely cracked above gas tank. Openings were directly above tank, only visible with the bed removed. Strong gas odor after driving or during refill were the only indications of problem.
I thought I could smell gas for about 6 weeks. Last week while putting gas in my 1997 Ford Ranger pick up some one told me I was spilling gas on the ground. The gas tank filler hose was cracked at the tank and gas was spilling out. It was a rotten hose. I still have it.
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- Richmond Hill, GA, USA