Overview & Reviews
The 1998 Ford Ranger gets new sheet metal, a new grille and revised headlamps. The wheelbase on regular cab models has been stretched to provide more cabin room and the displacement of the base engine has been increased. A short- and long-arm (SLA) suspension replaces the Twin-I-Beam suspension found on last year's models. A four-door Ranger join the lineup midyear.
- Multiple engine choices. Decent performance. Nice price.
User Reviews:
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Ranger Supercab - 1998 Ford Ranger
By Joe - October 3 - 11:01 pmGreat truck for back and forth to work, The 4 banger gets great gas mileage and has plenty of power with stick. A little light in the snow, needs sandbags over the wheels or you will slide.
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Ranger - 1998 Ford Ranger
By eex_heywood - November 30 - 5:03 pm98 Ranger XLT x-cab stepside. Love this truck! Never more than an oil change and a brake job into it. Bought it used with 15k on it, and have never regretted buying it. Actually good on gas. We travel in it a lot, without any issues. Id get another one, if they had a club cab model,but now its Sport Trac for me. Got kids, and need more room, but cant give up the truck bed.
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suprised - 1998 Ford Ranger
By twogood41 - November 9 - 4:25 pmI have enjoyed this truck from day of purchase. The way it rides, drives, looks. Was skeptical of mileage when purchased but it runs like brand new.
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Blacksplash - 1998 Ford Ranger
By blacksplash - October 24 - 2:00 amExcellent vehicle. No maintenance problems. Beautiful.
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A Great Compact Truck - 1998 Ford Ranger
By 4x4RangerGuy - October 21 - 2:00 amThis truck is great! 3.0L V6 is incredibly reliable, and powerful enough for all basic tasks. Off Road package really helps when four wheeling. Front grille looks tough, just like a Ford should be. Rear hops around a little bit, could use a little more weight. 4x4 works seamlessly, but is overcomplicated, expensive to repair, and not incredibly strong. Auto tranny is alright, could be beefed up a little, but it keeps the engine in the right RPM range. Mileage is great with the 3.0, and it is an incredibly reliable little engine. Overall, Great truck!!!
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A Great Truck - 1998 Ford Ranger
By mx98ranger - October 15 - 2:00 amThis is what I actually have, but Edmunds.com doesnt have it as a choice. lol. Oh well. I have a 98 Ford Ranger XLT, 4Dr Extended Cab, 4.0L V6, Automatic Transmission. 2wd.(i wish it was 4x4). This is a great truck, and if you can get the 4.0L V6 I would DEFINITELY recommend it.This truck is extremely reliable, and Ive not had nay MAJOR problems since it was bought. Just regualar Maintenance.
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First truck Ive owned...and still own. - 1998 Ford Ranger
By Jim N. - July 23 - 2:00 amGreat truck. Mines only a 2WD/4cyl/5speed, but its taken me thru 4 Colorado winters. Great for light hauling around town and helping friends move. I use 85octane gas and get an average of 25mpg. If I put 87octane, I can usually squeeze out 1-2 more mpg. Im at about 98k miles now. No major work has been needed. Regular LOF changes, brakes every 30k, tires at 45k and 90k (prolly my fault for the tires). I replaced shocks, fuel filter and had tune-up at 92k miles. Only annoying thing was the cab light would stay on during the summer after the drivers door was shut. Ended up unplugging the cable in the door.
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cant complain - 1998 Ford Ranger
By cypress94 - May 16 - 2:00 amWhat can I say...Definately got my moneys worth out of this truck...extremely reliable.
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Best truck Ive ever owned, $ for $ - 1998 Ford Ranger
By abouttime - January 25 - 2:00 amIt seems lots of folks are looking for a good used truck, for 2nd. vehicle or as primary driver. This Ford Ranger is everything you could ever hope for. Reliable, get in and go, always. 21mpg around town, bed is big enough for most jobs, x cab is great for couple with luggage, etc. 4 cyl/5 speed is strong enough to get a ticket by end of 2nd. gear if you stay in it, floats at 65-70 in 5th.with no effort. Will tow bike trailer with Harley, no problem. Mine has over 100k miles and nothing gone bad except a tail light bulb so far. I cant imagine a better value for the $.
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fits my needs - 1998 Ford Ranger
By mark136 - January 21 - 2:00 aminterior lights have a mind of thier own. totally unreliable. door ajar light is always on. the buzzer reminding me of it intermittantly sounds off. after a year of ownership new brakes and calipurs.I have also experienced vapor lock a few times. . otherwise great and fun and reliable. Id get another.purchased may 2002 with 46k on the clock.
