1990 Ford Ranger fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1990 Ford Ranger — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Serpintine belt broke off replaced at my expense, firestone tires had to be replaced at my expense, paint faded had to be repainted at my expense then the paint faded again, brakes stoped working had to replace all brake parts at my expense, water pump failed paid by ford under waranty but ford…”
filed Jan 4, 2008
“Ford ranger mid 1990. State troopers said that the fuel shut off did not work, after my brothers truck hit two small trees, and then went across the road and hit a bail of hay, which is where they said the fire started. I have pictures, and possession of the truck in ohio. *ak”
filed Jan 27, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Ranger | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 Ranger | 29 | 10% |
| 2004 Ranger | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 Ranger | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 Ranger | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 Ranger | 20 | 4% |
| 2000 Ranger | 22 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.