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1994 Ford Ranger fuel system problems

The 1994 Ford Ranger has 65 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

65

Fuel System complaints

12%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

94V111001Fuel SystemJune 13, 1994 · 11,400 units

Defect

THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.

What owners report

WHEN TRAVELING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE AROUND THE FUEL TANK. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THERE WAS A LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 11, 1997 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 1994 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA has 65 complaints about the 1994 Ford Ranger fuel system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1994 Ford Ranger fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 94V111001.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.