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2002 Ford Ranger Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Ranger has 12 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Ranger

Powertrain
54
Speed Control
38
Engine
38
Airbags
34
Suspension
34
Structure
29
Tires
25
Brakes
20
Electrical
14
Seat Belts
13
Fuel System
12
Other
9
Steering
8
Lights
6
Visibility
6
Wheels
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 18, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE LOOKING UNDER MY TRUCK I NOTICED THAT THE GAS TANK WAS HANGING DOWN ON ONE END (REAR) ALMOST T...
Jul 18, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND I WENT TO PARK MY TRUCK IN THE FRONT YARD. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS ABOUT ...
Aug 13, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENTON 8/13/2013 THE ORIGINAL FUEL PUMP IN MY 2002 FORD RANGER WAS REPLACED WITH AN AIRTEX BRAND FUEL PU...
Jun 12, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LINES ON THE VEHICLE WERE DRY R...
Mar 12, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2002 FORD RANGER XLT, 4.0L, DIFFICULT FUELING TRUCK, GASOLINE JUST SPURTS BACK OUT OF THE REFUELIN...
Jan 1, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND CAUS...
Dec 1, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TRYING TO START HIS VEHICLE IT WOU...
Jan 22, 2007FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESLOWING DOWN WHILE COMING UP TO A SIGNAL LIGHT, AS I MADE THE RIGHT TURN THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STALLED ...
May 28, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELWHILE DRIVING FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 28, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 17, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAS I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, I ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE SP...
Nov 5, 2001FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAFTER FILLING GAS TANK, VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY NINE MILES AND WENT FROM A FULL TANK TO LES...

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