Ford has had the best-selling small trucks in the country for years. We think it's because Rangers are all truck, with few pretensions toward any other identity, but can be loaded with gadgets like a luxury auto. Fun to drive, sharp looking and well built, they deliver a solid compact-pickup experience. Even though we're not crazy about the new styling, we're certain that they will continue to be a big hit.

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41 reviews

It is a truck, not a car

bob, 5/6/2008

If you want a reasonably decent small truck for hauling stuff around, the Ranger is a good choice. If you want a passenger car, buy one of those instead of a truck. BTW, the 3 liter engine is plenty powerful enough.

Best Truck Ford Produced!

nbrookshire, 2/6/2013

I bought this truck Brand New in 1998 with 3 miles on the truck. I have wrecked the truck 12 times, flipped it twice and it has over 600k miles on it and still runs strong. I have repaired the truck each time it has been wrecked. When Ford says Built TOUGH they mean it. My little ranger is Built Tough. I have an extra engine in my basement if ever needed. I would not trade , sell, or

Fun little work-a-bout

truck-guy, 6/9/2007

This is my third Ranger and all were purchased used. I like the Ranger and this one has not dissapointed me. I must say the previous owners took good care of this truck, I got a bargain when I found it. My own loot at it followed by my friendly mechanic's evaluation confirmed that this rig is in top shape. I like the 4.0L V-6, it has plent of power for fairly heavy hauling and medium

Cool little truck but mine gets problems

Ranger Danger, 9/15/2008

From what everybody says on here, they love their Ranger and theirs is reliable. Mine on the other hand is already on its third clutch and I baby this truck like no other. My idle valve control keeps messing up and i'm on my fifth one already thats starting to fail(revs when I come to a complete stop). My back window leaks when it rains, engine idles rough sometimes, suspension squeaks

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Features & Specs

MPG

19 city / 24 hwy

Seats 0

5-speed manual

Gas

117 hp @ 4500 rpm

MPG

15 city / 20 hwy

Seats 0

5-speed manual

Gas

145 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG

19 city / 24 hwy

Seats 0

5-speed manual

Gas

117 hp @ 4500 rpm

MPG

15 city / 20 hwy

Seats 0

5-speed manual

Gas

145 hp @ 5000 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Acceptable

More about the 1998 Ford Ranger

Used 1998 Ford Ranger Overview

The Used 1998 Ford Ranger is offered in the following submodels: , . Available styles include XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB, XL 2dr Regular Cab Stepside SB, XLT 2dr Regular Cab Stepside SB, Splash 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Stepside SB, XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD Stepside SB, Splash 2dr Extended Cab 4WD Stepside SB, XL 2dr Regular Cab SB, XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB, XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB, XLT 2dr Regular Cab LB, XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB, XLT 2dr Extended Cab Stepside SB, XL 2dr Extended Cab Stepside SB, XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD Stepside SB, XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB, XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Stepside SB, XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB, XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB, XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Stepside SB, XL 2dr Extended Cab SB, Splash 2dr Regular Cab Stepside SB, XL 2dr Regular Cab LB, XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB, and Splash 2dr Extended Cab Stepside SB.

What's a good price on a Used 1998 Ford Ranger?

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