Used 1998 Ford Ranger Extended Cab Consumer Reviews
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Best truck I've ever owned, $ for $
abouttime, 01/25/2004
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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It 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 can't imagine a better value for the $.
First truck I've owned...and still own.
Jim N., 07/23/2004
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Great truck. Mine's only a 2WD/4cyl/5speed, but it's 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. I'm 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 driver's door was shut. Ended up unplugging the cable in the door.
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Roger, 01/13/2006
1998 Ford Ranger Splash 2dr Extended Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Owned this 8 years with few problems, but I've been living with flaky stuff like mirrors adjusting only one way, radio cuts on and off, many mystery things. Good truck to drive, but Splash model has a low tow capacity. Looks good. Paint along door and rain gutter peels, discolors easily. Looking back I'm happy it has lasted this long but not happy with the little things. Hardly used the rear seats but the space in the back is useful. Shakes a bit much "sometimes". Quite mysteriously flaky. Pulls a small 2000lb boat OK.
Last Ford
Ed, 11/16/2005
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Best way to rate this "Fixed Or Repaired Daily" truck is to list the problems: knocking-pinging on hot days going up hills, steering rack assembly (warranty), steering gear ($500), alternator ($250), instrument panel lights ($50), right side HEAD ($1,800), heater diverter valve ($75), leak through third taillight ($75), arm rest (haven't bothered to fix yet) -- all in less than 90,000 miles. Latest problem - potential bad lifter.
Love the Ranger
Jwish, 10/18/2002
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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This is my first truck and it drives better than any car i have ever had.