Three problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving around town a vehicle in the opposite direction ran a red light,and rearended consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy until three hours later while parked at home. Contacted dealer, and he was not able to help.
Due to a chain reaction another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Also, driver's shoulder seat belt didn't lock up.
When vehicle crashed into the back of another, while traveling 15-20 mph, there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The whole front end was damaged, damages totalled $3,500. 00. Truck was being reparied.