| Issue ID | 96988 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 819151 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| File date | 07/08/26 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The sending unit in the gas tank that goes to the engine has rusted through, pumping gas outside the electrical plate of the sending unit. The dealer has not been notified. The owner has a private mechanic. *ak |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARIETTA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1P3BP36D1HFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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