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2003 Ford ranger Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford ranger has 11 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford ranger

Speed Control
31
Structure
30
Brakes
29
Suspension
23
Engine
22
Airbags
22
Electrical
16
Powertrain
14
Other
13
Fuel System
11
Seat Belts
8
Tires
8
Steering
7
Lights
4
Latches & Locks
3

11

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 27, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDIFFICULTY IN FILLING GASOLINE IN 2003 FORD RANGER. IT SEEMS TO BE A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM THAT MANY RAN...
Jul 12, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, A SMELL OF GASOLINE ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FOLLOWED ...
Mar 10, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE FIRST TIME THE CAR ENGINE STARTED RACING UNCONTROLLABLY I WAS AT A STOP SIGN. THE SECOND TIME, ...
May 13, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO FILL WITH F...
Jan 11, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFAILURE OCCURS ON A 2003 RANGER EDGE 4WD 4.0L EXTENDED CAB, IN THIS CASE, AS WELL AS IN MANY OTHER M...
Oct 5, 2007FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERWAS DRIVING ON STATE HWY.20 @ 615PM, WHEN I NOTICED NO POWER WHEN I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR, RPM ...
Jul 26, 2005FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERI HAVE A 2003 FORD RANGER REGULAR CAB 2 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. ON 5 OCCASIONS THE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF...
Aug 13, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHE 2003 FORD RANGER DEVELOPED A GAS LEAK OFF THE FUEL PUMP AFTER FURTHER SEARCH FOPUND THE FUEL PUM...
Jul 15, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHE INERTIA SWITCH LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD ENGAGES AT THE SLIGHTED BUMP. I'...
Sep 11, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERAFTER DRIVING 52 MILES (10 MILES CITY & 42 MILES HIGHWAY) WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE S...
Jul 23, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEROUGH IDLE AT NORMAL OR COLD TEMPERATURES EITHER IN GEAR OR OUT AND ALSO IF AIR CONDITIONER IS ON OR...

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