Hello,
I have a 1996 Ranger XLT that has developed a problem. When I fill the gas tank, I smell gas outside the truck until the gas gauge goes down to about 1/4 of a tank. Would there be a reason that there is a strong smell of gasoline when the tank is full compared to 1/4 tank or less. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Bonepappa

Leak? Possible the pressurized cap is'nt holding pressure anymore and is releaseing fumes. Just guessing.

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2008 XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC 5 spd. auto K&N Oxford Wht. Line-X

You may want to park your truck over a nice clean dry garage floor, and then let it sit for an hour and see if you notice any drips of fluid dripping from your trucks fuel tank area, fuel filter, and certainly your engine compartment area.Start it up for a few minutes then shut it off and see if you see any fuel dripping.Just take your time and do a thorough inspection. Be sure to do this with a full tank of fuel.Good luck.

also make sure it isnt leaking when you're fueling...could be a hole in the gas filler neck (whatever its called) When the gas is pumping, look under the truck.

I know this will sound crazy but I had the same problem and it was the valve stem on the fuel rail. I only found it by shining a flashlight on the intake manifold. Lots of gas from a little leak. It only leaked when I filled the tank and I have no reason why. Easy fix by putting a tire valve stem cap on it. No more problem. BTW, I used a metal cap with a rubber seal, and it's been fine for over six months.

I have a 97 Ranger, and when the tank was full, it smelled like gas for a while. A week ago, while i was filling the tank, and it started to leak where the tank joins with the gas filler neck (I was fiiling it all the way up), i havent had time to check if it is only a busted o-ring or something worst. Maybe you should check it too the next time you fill the tank.