Is the fuel reset light on in your gauge cluster ? If so , the fuel pump inertia ( shut off ) switch has been " tripped " and needs to be manually reset . The switch is located in the right front passenger footwell , by ( or behind ) the kick panel
If you click on the link below , and then click on Owner Guides , the Owner Guide ( which has the instructions for resetting the switch and also shows a diagram of the power distribution box located in the engine compartment along with the servicing instructions ) can be viewed online
# 23 in the power distribution box is a 20 amp mini-fuse for the fuel pump motor
# 50 B is the fuel pump relay location in your power distribution box for your 4.0 liter engine
It could also be something with your anti-theft system or a wiring problem
The 2001 Ford Ranger ( SuperCab ) is 73.8 liters / 19.5 U.S. gallons
The fuel pump relay on a 2001 Ford Ranger is located in the distribution box under the hood. It should be relay k.
On a 2001 Ford Ranger ( SuperCab ) 73.8 litres ( 19.5 U.S. gallons )
According to the 2001 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : The SuperCab fuel tank holds ( 73.8 liters / 19.5 U.S. gallons )
The electric fuel pump is inside the fuel tank
In a 2001 Ford Ranger : The SuperCab model has a ( 19.5 U.S. gallon / 73.8 litre fuel tank ) ( according to the owners manual )
If your 2001 Ford Ranger is a FFV your 8th " character " of your VIN will be a " K " and there will be a label inside the fuel filler door indicating that it is a flexible fuel vehicle
Check the fuel pump relay
No - motorcraft.com lists 2001 Ranger 3.0 L fuel pumps for flex fuel and gas only 3.0 L engines
The fuel pump relay for the 1995 ford ranger 2,3 is located under the hood. It is in the power distribution box.
Middle corner near to fuel pipe....
In your power distribution box in your engine compartment , the fuse for the fuel pump is # 23 , it is a 20 amp mini-fuse . Ford recommends disconnecting your battery before servicing anything in the PD BOX .