1997 Ford Ranger fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 71 complaints for the 1997 Ford Ranger, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Engine died while aproaching the intersection, due to the intake manifold malfunctioning and letting air get into the engine. Vehicle was hit in the intersection by another vehicle. Dealer replaced intake manifold gasket.
Tl*- the fuel leaks when the vehicle is completely refueled. The problem stems from the fuel filler assembly. The dealer said that the parts for the vehicle were not available. The contact was told he needed to bring the vehicle in to be looked at, and would be charged an $80 fee. The contact feels that this a safety issue and that the $80 fee is appropriate.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger
- Tires 63 complaints
- Brakes 53 complaints
- Lighting 50 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 36 complaints
- Transmission 30 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints