Well, yesterday was a roller coaster. Bought a '97 Ford Ranger XLT. 205k miles, 5sp. Runs great, rolls great, no obvious mechanical issues. Ride home was good, no problems.

Partner went to work. Called after work "hey the check engine light went on, and when I put gas in it, it spilled from under the bed".

Went online, turns out the fuel filler tube is a clamped rubber hose deal. Good idea, Ford. Neighbor has a diagnostic, check engine code was EVAP, guess I'm replacing the fuel tank neck.