1997 Ford Ranger fuel system, gasoline problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Ford Ranger — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. The contact stated that the rear fuel strap was completely rusted and detached from the vehicle. The front fuel strap was also rusted. The contact spoke with the dealer and was told there were no recalls for the fuel straps on the vehicle and provided no…”
filed Jan 30, 2012
“The gas tank straps on my 1997 ranger have rusted through dropping the fuel tank while I was pulling into my driveway. Both the front and rear strap have rusted through. The tank is being held up with commercial grades straps. Is this model being included in the recent ford recall announcement? I…”
filed Aug 3, 2011
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 1997 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.