VehicleVerdict

1998 Ford Ranger other problems

The 1998 Ford Ranger has 25 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

25

Other complaints

3%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Related recalls

98V021000OtherFebruary 2, 1998 · 11,500 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OFF-ROAD OPTION. THE TIRE AND RIM IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Consequence

THE 16" TIRES COULD NOT BE INFLATED ON THE SPECIFIED 15X7.0J RIM.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A SAFETY CERTIFICAITON LABEL PARTIAL OVERLAY WHICH WILL CONTAIN THE CORRECT RIM SIZE, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THIS LABEL TO THE VEHICLE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR FORD DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 1998 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 1998 Ford Ranger other — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1998 Ford Ranger other?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the other: 98V021000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.