Used 1998 Ford Ranger Consumer Reviews
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Great truck for price
superswitchks, 02/04/2008
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The 2.5L motor provides great gas mileage and a decent amount of power when you need it. If you keep your right foot out of the firewall you can easily achieve 25+ mpg on the highway. However if you plan on using all 120hp plan on getting less than 17 in the city. But the handling of the truck is good for a truck; you can sling the rear around if needed, or stick the front for some decent corning out of a truck.
yeah I got one
fordward, 05/13/2013
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
well actually mine is XLT RWD Automatic. I have 162,500 miles on a 1998. Had ball joints put on, 2 thermostats, 3 sepentine belts, distributor synchronizer, 3 sets of plugs and wires, air throttle control valve, , it,s been in two wrecks, replaced 3 windshields, replaced front rotors, rear drums, AC leaks tried to repair, have to recharge Freon every two years, 4 sets or tires, 3 batteries, ReplacedFuel pump(in gas tank), replaced Catalytic Converter,I average about $1000 a year in repairs on the truck. But it's still going strong after 15 years. (knock on wood) Paid $18000(new) for it in 1998. But it's worth about $30000 to me ha ha.
Awesome Reliable truck
JC, 09/24/2018
updated 03/29/2021
1998 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
1998 XLT 4 cylinder. I bought this truck new. It has the basics only. Power steering, automatic transmission and air conditioning. I do not abuse it and I get 24 MPG on highway 19 around town. It has 312K miles and everything is original. Overhauled tranny at 226K miles. If you are looking for reliability and the basics I highly recommend this midsize truck
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The best small pickup
John Davis, 04/27/2018
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Have a mechanic check the engine and exhaust
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12 years old and going strong
Ian, 10/26/2010
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my '98 Ranger XLT used in 2002 with 55,000 miles on it at the time. Eight years late and 100,000 miles later, I have had very few problems. I've had to replace some belts and tend to general wear and tear issues, but nothing catastrophic. I average about 19.5 miles per gallon with 80% freeway driving. I always tell people I've had great luck with my ford, but then I knock on wood for good luck. *knock knock*
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