Used 1998 Ford Ranger Extended Cab Consumer Reviews
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The Reat Ford Ranger
rlschultz, 12/23/2002
1998 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I've had this truck for 4 years and plan to keep it another 4 years.It's been very dependable and comfortable. The 4 wheel drive is sure footed and it has plenty of towing power for a small truck.
Ford Ranger Splash X-cab
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.
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Mine is an XLT 4.0 5sp extended cab styleside 4WD
Paul Archer, 05/13/2018
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I bought my 98 in 2001 and have had it for 17 years so far. About 132k on it now and the only major mechanical repair was a clutch at about 100k. I didn't much like the original seats so I changed it to Explorer Eddie Bauer fancy electric leather seats and full console. MUCH nicer in there now. Of course I gave up on the dome light and the key fob years ago and it's been in the body shop a few times but I'm still happy with it and intend to drive it indefinitely. Now that it's 20 years old the AC needs recharged every couple years and the blend door under the dash has gone bad. (vids on youtube on how to cut the housing and stick your hand in there to adjust it manually) I also had a 2000 Mustang 3.8 much of that time and it was dead reliable. Would recommend either of them to somebody who needs basic transportation on the cheap.
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I like the gas mileage
Bigticket42, 12/15/2006
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I like this truck. I am 6'6" and 250 lbs and I fit in the truck pretty well. I would like to have the size of a full size truck but with gas mileage fluctuating between $2.19 - $3.19 this is the best 4X4 to own. I get an average of 16 - 17 mpg both highway and in town combined. These trucks are reliable. The have there little glitch like door switches especially in mine which is a 4 door. I have the 3.0L V6 with the 5 speed so I think that explains the good gas mileage. I like the looks of the stepside but for practicality the regular bed is much better. It holds my 3 wheeler though.
3rd ranger
3rd ranger, 03/23/2003
1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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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.