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, Leer Shell

Your Never Lost If You Don't Care Where You Are !

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.

On my 96 Mazda B3000/Ford Ranger, a strong gas smell was coming from around the gas tank, really bad on a hot day. Ended up being the filler hose had cracks in it where is connects to the tank. This is an easy fix. Removing the bed is way easier than trying to drop the gas tank. (6) #55 star head bolts, disconnect tail lights and gas filler inlet. Slide the bed back a few feet and you can get to the top of the tank. Dealer part is expensive, you can find one on ebay alot cheaper. I didn't have a new one on hand so I repaired my old one with heavy duty electrical tape and cloth gaffer tape. Its been holding fine for a year now. remove the hose and clamp from the end of the hose. Clean the hose where the cracks are with soap and water and let it dry. Wrap it over with electrical tape a good three wraps or so. Make sure you stretch the tape around so it will seal. Go over the electrical tape with the gaffer tape so it wont come unraveled. The hose has to stretch back over the tank inlet so you may want to put the gaffer tape after you fit the hose back on as the gaffer tape doesn't stretch that much.

This thread is 2 years old bud.

--1993 ford ranger ext cab 3.0 v6--

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1993 ford ranger 3.0 v6

At least he was searching for it.

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1998 Ranger, 3.0, twin stick, Cranked T-Bars, AAL, roll bar with 7" HID fogs, 06+ mirrors, 10" sub, white cluster, and explorer center console

Lol yes truth!!!!!!

2001 ranger xlt southern comfort package 2.3/5spd Sent from my GuyPhone

He is trying to help someone with a 2 year old problem. Was making sure he knew that.

--1993 ford ranger ext cab 3.0 v6--

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1993 ford ranger 3.0 v6

Old threads can help new members

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2001 Ford Ranger with the flare sides. 4x4 with a 4.0 engine. The only thing I did so far is: F/R Brakes, rotors, drums, F/R shocks, tires, bed cap, cone filter, hanger/shackles, F/P wheel bearing, upper control arm, lower ball joint, filler neck, fuel filter and DPFE sensor, muffler, sway bar links and spark plugs!

Thanks guys I wondered about this too but never searched for it, whenever I fill my tank and top if off a lot of gas falls down and hits the ground. Is this normal on a ranger or am I cracked up top.

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1993 Ford Ranger Splash 4.0
Regeared to 3.73's, Ultra 15x7 rims, 235/70/15 Yokohama Geolandar AT/S tires.
Mods: plastidipped grill and header panel, Throttle cable mod, aftermarket projector headlight and corners, Alpine CDA-105 Headunit, 2 MTX TS82 8" subs in trick boxes, strobe lights on front of truck. K&N drop in filter, 2.5" exhaust after catalytic converter to a Thrush Welded muffler, pipe exits at stock location.

Would make sure your hoses (filler and vent) have no cracks and that the clamps are tight. And stop topping it off. Overfilling can harm the evap system.

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2004 Ranger XLT FX4 4.0L 5-Speed R1HD

New filler pipe is only about $35-$40 on ebay....don't go to the dealer...you'll get raped!!!

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1997 Ford Ranger 2.3 5 speed manual, 3:73 7.5 Rear, BFG T/A 235/70/R15, 2 1/2" flow master 40.
2006 Ford 500. Mercedes-Benz luxury at a 1/3 of the price.
97 XLT 2wd, 3.0, Auto/Man swap 4" RC suspension lift, 8.8 swap w/4.10's and T Loc, 15x8 Soft 8's, 32" Kenda Klever MT's