Two problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1998 Ford Ranger has security issue which allows any individual to unlock the door and no one would even know it until you find your stuff missing. All it takes is a screw drive under the door handle to unlock the door and gain entry. This is common to most all Rangers and it is hard to report any loss without proof that there was illegal entry because there is no damage to the door or the door handle. This must not be taken lightly and Ford needs to come up with something to prevent this.
1998 Ford Ranger has security issue which allows any individual to use a to unlock the door and no one would even know it until you find your stuff missing. All it takes is a screw drive under the door handle to unlock the door and gain entry. This is common to most all Rangers and it is hard to report any loss without proof that there was illegal entry because there is no damage to the door or the door handle. This must not be taken lightly and Ford needs to come up with something to prevent this.
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |