1998 Ford Ranger Review

1998 Ford Ranger is a Regular Cab Pickup 2-dr style car measuring 200.70 in length and 64.90 in height. Made in United States, 1998 Ford Ranger has 13 trims priced by the manufacturer at 13,855 with just total of 11 recalls in the past 1998 Ford Ranger. It’s seating 3 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 19.50 gallon. The engine is 2.5L L4 SOHC 8V and uses 17 - 22 of gasoline in the city and 17 - 22 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Trims Available: 13
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Engine: 2.5L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 3
MSRP: $13,855 USD
MPG: 16 - 22 City / 21 - 27 HWY
Tires: 205/75R14
Tank Size: 20 gallon

Ford Ranger 1998 Trims

1998 Ford Ranger XL Reg. Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XL Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XLT Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 - 22 City / 21 - 27 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XLT Reg. Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 - 22 City / 21 - 27 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XL Reg. Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XL Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger Splash Reg. Cab 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XLT Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 22 City / 21 - 27 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XL SuperCab 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger Splash SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

1998 Ford Ranger XL SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1FTYR10C1WUC57758
  • 1FTYR10C3WUC86761
  • 1FTYR10C5WUC57939
  • 1FTYR10C0WUD14273
  • 1FTYR10C0WUD05346

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01X001000 started on /Date(990504000000-0400)/.

Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.

Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Recall 00T005000 started on /Date(966830400000-0400)/.

Summary: TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.

Consequence: IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Recall 06E026000 started on /Date(1143090000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recall 06E056000 started on /Date(1150171200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Recall 07V336000 started on /Date(1186113600000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 09E025000 started on /Date(1242014400000-0400)/.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Recall 98V021000 started on /Date(886395600000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OFF-ROAD OPTION. THE TIRE AND RIM IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Consequence: THE 16" TIRES COULD NOT BE INFLATED ON THE SPECIFIED 15X7.0J RIM.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A SAFETY CERTIFICAITON LABEL PARTIAL OVERLAY WHICH WILL CONTAIN THE CORRECT RIM SIZE, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THIS LABEL TO THE VEHICLE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR FORD DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

Recall 97V186001 started on /Date(878014800000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES. THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE LINE COULD CONTACT THE MANIFOLD.

Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL CLIP TO HOLD THE FUEL LINE IN THE INTENDED DESIGN POSITION.

Recall 99V204000 started on /Date(933134400000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence: IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall 99V062001 started on /Date(922770000000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.

Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1998 Ford Ranger is its excellent fuel economy. 1998 Ford Ranger has a 2.5L L4 SOHC 8V engine and It gets 17 - 22/22 - 27 mpg city/highway.

There are 11 recalls recorded in our database for 1998 Ford Ranger that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

1998 Ford Ranger can go 331.5 miles in the city and 429 on the highways.

1998 Ford Ranger is made in United States between 1983 to 2021.

Ford All models of 1998

Ford Club Wagon

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Contour

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Crown Victoria

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Econoline

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Escort

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Escort Wagon

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Expedition

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Explorer

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-150

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-250

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Mustang

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Ranger

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Taurus

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Taurus Wagon

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Windstar

$11,485 - $19,695
17 - 22 City / 22 - 27 HWY
13 Trims
3
1
2.5L L4 SOHC 8V

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