By tom kleinfeld on 12/04/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB
Review
I bought the truck new in the fall of
1998. I have 150000 thousand miles on
it. It has been a good truck. I have
had to replace the alternator THREE
times and last month had to do the
front struts. Not bad for all the
miles. The front seat could be a little
more comfortable for a bigger guy 6 2".
But you can't beat the price and gas
milage.
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By Arnela on 08/15/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Stepside SB
Review
Dome Light Stays On
Door ajar Light stays on
Check Engine light came on three times
in four years ($270 to fix sensor EACH
time)
Latch on armrest compartment broke at
2 years and 15,000 miles
non replacable part, armrest is $$$
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By henry_thoreau25 on 07/31/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
All the platic parts break. Engine
compartment is very noisy -- fan belt,
air conditioner, power stearing.
Passenger seat reclining mechanism
broke. Shifter knob came off, never to
stay on again. Sometimes the window
washer works, sometimes it wont. Door
sensors have false readings often.
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By Younguns on 07/23/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
Vehicle is great, however, the
transmission stinks! I have had the
truck in for transmission repairs 4
times now, and the vehicle only has
44,000 miles on it.
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By cp on 06/14/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
This is my second Ranger. Good, nimble
little trucks but won't haul a whole
lot.
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By Review on 05/23/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB
Review
Bought this truck new - 5 years and
60,000 miles later I have nothing to
complain about. Mechanically it has
been completely reliable. I am getting
21-23 mpg, which I think is very good
for a V6 pickup. Interior materials
and exterior paint are holding up very
well. Everything still feels tight, no
rattles, etc. Feels like it going to
be a solid truck for a long time.
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By afireman on 05/09/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD Stepside SB
Review
Bought this vehicle used at 65000m. It
had been altered from original, have
had general parts replacement as it was
well used in those miles. Rides stiff
like 4x4's do. Thats why I bought it.
Not to mention the power and 17-20
mpg. So i get the best of both
worlds. If you want a 4x4 that gets
good milage, with plenty of room, handy
controls, and lots of towing, hauling
and take off power.... Get one!!! I
will be trading this one in on a new
one in a couple of years.
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By The Avenger on 05/03/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB
Review
The engine has been reliable. The
exhaust at certain speeds makes a
rattling noise. The truck thinks the
drivers door is always open. I had to
take out the interior bulbs to drive at
night. The fan switch only works on
high setting. A common Ford problem.
The AC compressor always seems to go on
and off even if just the vent is on.
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By 3rd ranger on 03/23/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD Stepside SB
Review
Towing package allows for an
impressive amount on a trailer, No 4x8
material will fit in stepside bed and
it is easy to break the fiberglass
pieces back there. the 4 liter engine
is a push rod design that feels weak
when compared to others but does the
job. I have almost always gotten 17 mi
to the gallon when empty. The
electric four wheel drive
has been nothing but trouble as has the
electric heater/air controls. Aside
from this, the truck has never left me
set. Rear of truck is very light. Find
truck very comfortable to drive. As the
past two rangers I think these are a
good compromise truck rides nice.
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By BikeNut on 03/03/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Stepside SB
Review
I started out leasing this truck and by
the time my lease was up, I knew that I
wanted to buy it. I have taken long
trips, hauled everything from
refrigerators to sheetrock and have
never had to do anything to this truck
except change the oil and put in gas.
It is a great looking truck and is very
comfortable. I now have 113,000 miles
on it and I drive it 100 miles a day to
work and back. I would highly
recommend this truck to anyone who is
looking for a small, good looking,
economical and trouble free vehicle.
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