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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Nice little truck but poor gas mileage

Charlie, 06/01/2018
1998 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very nice little truck but if you are expecting good gas mileage you will be very disappointed

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3.38 out of 5 stars

11 Years & Still Going Great

decajun45, 07/22/2009
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck used when it was about 6 months old. I got to say I really like it. While not the most comfortable or most stylish vehicle, the thing works great. I have over 135,000 miles on it and have not had a single problem besides normal wear & tear and 1 leak in the roof started last year (which I still haven't fixed - lazy me). The power is decent. I have no problem getting up to 65 mph when I get on the highway. It's not very comfortable to ride in on long trips, but hey it's a small pick up, not a Mercedes.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Ranger

eex_heywood, 11/30/2004
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

98 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. I'd get another one, if they had a club cab model,but now it's Sport Trac for me. Got kids, and need more room, but can't give up the truck bed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Satisfied owner.

Pc_doc, 08/20/2002
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My ONLY peeve is the turn signal / wiper control assembly. The turn signal disengages too easily and the wipers turn on sometimes when I signal. This is a Quality problem compared to some other vehicles I've owned.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

practical and reliable

jt94093, 11/29/2002
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Solid vehicle. Have not had any major problems, but just had to replace multi-function switch at $230.

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