One problem related to front suspension wheel bearing has been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
After reading other customer complaints regarding the Ford Ranger , I feel I must repair the front wheels on my truck. The front wheels started making loud noises when they turned left or right. . I was told the wheel bearings needed replacing. This is expensive. This car only has 27,000. 00 miles on it and replacing the wheel bearings sound a little to major for a low mileage car. Yet for my safety and others I need to have this done.