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2004 Ford Ranger Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford Ranger has 13 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Ford Ranger

Airbags
186
Structure
36
Suspension
28
Powertrain
24
Brakes
21
Engine
21
Tires
16
Speed Control
15
Fuel System
13
Electrical
12
Other
10
Visibility
6
Seats
6
Steering
3
Seat Belts
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 13, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WAR...
Jan 6, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WIT...
May 8, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2004 FORD RANGER - FUEL CUTOFF INERTIA SENSOR ENGAGES SPORADICALLY AND REQUIRES RESET TO RESTART ...
Jun 28, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTWO DAYS AGO I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY FUEL FILTER. AFTER DOING SO I NEEDED TO RESET THE "FUEL SHUT OFF...
Jun 13, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERMY FORD 2004 ENGINE WILL NOT START. FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD ON PASSENGER SIDE ...
Jun 3, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE INERTIA SWITCH ON MY 2004 FORD RANGER TRIPPED 4 TIMES IN ONE DAY, AFTER I HAD IT TOWED 30 MILES,...
May 14, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL. THE VEH...
Aug 15, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERFUEL PUMP FAILURE 2004 FORD RANGER,2004 FORD,2006 FORD FOCUS .I HAVE A MECHANIC WHOM HAS REPLACED MA...
Mar 1, 2007FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH CAUSED...
Mar 1, 2007FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEON TWO OCCASIONS ALL POWER IN THIS 2004 FORD RANGER VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE FIRST TIME IT WOULD NOT R...
Nov 22, 2005FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDT: THE CONTACT STATED THIS WAS A COMPANY FLEET VEHICLE AND IT WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE HAS N...
Dec 27, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITYTRUCK HAS BEEN SENT TO THE SHOP THREE TIMES ALREADY; 1. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, BACK WINDOW POPPED ...
Nov 13, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERFUEL CUT OFF SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS ENGAGED ON TWO SEPARATE OCC...

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