2001 Ford Ranger fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 31 complaints for the 2001 Ford Ranger, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Fuel pump and mechanisms to support correct operation failed upon ignition in driveway. It is second report given to the NHTSA and it is possible if vehicle is hot explosion could occur.
Chassis is severely rusted. You can break chunks of metal off with bare hands.both rear shock mounts have rusted off. Straps that hold gas tank have rusted through. Cross member holding tranny is severely rusted. Gas tank fill tube is severely rusted gas vapor return tube rusted off. Whole chassis. The whole frame is so rusted I am afraid to drive the truck. Truck only has 155,000 on it and has always been maintained (have all service records)
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Ranger
- Body & structure 114 complaints
- Suspension 91 complaints
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Brakes 63 complaints
- Cruise control 57 complaints
- Seat belts 46 complaints
- Tires 40 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints