Used 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M) Consumer Reviews
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98 Ranger XLT 2.5L 5 spd
M.E. Meyers, 12/10/2009
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought truck new in 1998 for $10k. It has been - by far- the best vehicle I have ever owned. Extremely reliable. Power is adequate with the 5spd manual and fuel economy is never below 23 mpg and can be 28 with care. Light rear end means no traction in wet/snow. But it does great donuts in the snow!! A/C still blows cold after 11 years and my original clutch still feels fine with 180k miles. Considering what I paid, I cannot ask for anything more. Great little truck. Last of the "light weights" Its peers have grown to be bloated and thirsty - hope that does not happen to the next-gen Ranger, but it probably will
11 Years & Still Going Great
decajun45, 07/22/2009
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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practical and reliable
jt94093, 11/29/2002
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.
I won't get another
Jo, 03/24/2002
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought the truck used from a local dealer, it only had 24,000 miles on it when we purchased it. Since about a week after we bought it we have had problems with the idle, it idles very high when you put in the clutch. I can't even remember how many times it was in the shop, and it still is not fixed. We are currently having problems with the electrical (dome lights staying on), and the newest problem with it is the brake lights don't work. I'm looking to get rid of it, and I won't be buying another.
My Better Deal
cloudbumper, Hollis, NH, 02/07/2017
updated 08/18/2021
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
. In February of 2018 the frame collapsed due to rust after 150K miles. Sold the truck as is. Did not like the 2019 Ford Ranger. Too Big. Instead bought a 2016 GMC Canyon.
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