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1999 Ford Ranger fuel system problems

The 1999 Ford Ranger has 20 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

20

Fuel System complaints

2%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

06E056000Fuel SystemJune 13, 2006 · 58,640 units

Defect

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

98V201000Fuel SystemSeptember 1, 1998 · 330 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 1999 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 1999 Ford Ranger fuel system — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1999 Ford Ranger fuel system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the fuel system: 06E056000, 98V201000.

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.