Equipment Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows seven common equipment related problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (four problems).


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

The Equipment problem

The rear of the frame rusted causing the bumper to hang off. It will fall off if not addressed   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

"frame recall ? " while driving frame broke in half, both sides. Since owning I have replaced leaf spring and shock bracket,and also removed spare tire bracket before it fell off in roadway. This needs to be addressed before someone gets killed!!!   Read details...

The Mechanical Jack problem

The jack which comes as standard equipment with this vehicle, when fully extended to its maximum height, is incapable of elevating the chassis to a height sufficient to install a spare tire. I had my first flat tire last night and found this out.   Read details...


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