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1998 Ford Ranger

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ED JOHNSON J.
1998 Ford Ranger
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01/24/2024
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Great truck.

I have owned this truck for several years and despite it being a number of years old, it is still a great truck. I wish Ford would manufacture more of them. I guess the days of small economical trucks are over. Despite its age, it is still easy to find parts for it and to get repairs.
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JUAN M.
1998 Ford Ranger
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08/15/2023
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1998 Ford MF Ranger!

Purchased my Ranger brand new in 1997. It has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Because of its durability and confidence in it I will never let it go. I have so many fond memories of it as well. Awesome trucks.
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ROB M.
1998 Ford Ranger
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03/06/2020
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20 years and more

I am the second owner, and have had my truck for 140000-plus miles. It has some problems, but I know enough to diagnose each problem fairly accurately. I also know what I ac or cannot fix on my own. This is the last era where Average Joe can fix a vehicle, so I am keeping my truck for years to come
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Christopher N.
1998 Ford Ranger
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05/12/2019

1998 Ford Ranger Supercab XLT, 2.5 liter engine, 5 speed manual

I traded in an oil leaking Toyota truck at the Ford dealership in 2001 to buy this used pickup that had about 52000 miles on it. It still takes me to work and just about anywhere with the original engine and transmission. It has 455638 miles on the odometer.
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ELLEN S.
1998 Ford Ranger
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02/13/2019
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Everybody told me to get a Tacoma! What did they know?!

Love my Ranger. 20 years in and she's still performing like a champ. Gets me where I need to go through mud, sand and snow. She's paid off and the perfect mountain vehicle. Has been since 1998! 4x4 still works great. Few if any issues that couldn't be easily resolved and were mostly due to wear and tear.
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ED JOHNSON J.
1998 Ford Ranger
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03/31/2018
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1998 Ford Ranger

Bought the car used from a man who turned out not to be trustworthy. I had to do a lot of expensive work on it. It is now on the road and I love it. Runs great on city streets and interstates. Always wanted a Ranger and finally got one. Plenty of leg room and controls are easy to reach. Oil changes are a little difficult since the filter is hard to reach and the drain plug is on the side of the oil pan rather than at the bottom. Checking fluid levels is easy as I do them frequently.
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Bob R.
1998 Ford Ranger
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08/25/2017
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Chevy went Ford

I come from a long line of Chevy owners going back the 30's. I am the first in the family to switch to Ford. More reliable & tougher frame. Thank you Ford!
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DINA V.
1998 Ford Ranger
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07/26/2017
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Great small truck!

Wish they still made these.
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RON B.
1998 Ford Ranger
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01/20/2017

One tough truck

I have 182,000 miles and other than a few minor issues my Ranger runs like a champ.
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Bill J.
1998 Ford Ranger
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08/24/2016

1998 Ford ranger

Purchased the trunk with over 193,000 miles and it runs and looks almost like new. When I bought it the AC was not working and took it in for fixing. Now all fixed and they did other maintenance work also. Hope to drive it for many years.
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Richard R.
1998 Ford Ranger
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06/19/2016

Don't Ask Me If The Ranger is for sale.

I am a Ford Man though, I bought my new first compact truck, a GMC S-15, because at the time it was the only brand with a V-6. Worst vehicle I ever owned, Stranded me three times for ignition and fuel systems problems, and a fourth when the 5 speed transmission trashed itself. Sold it of in 1991 when GM was forced to pay up for the flawed transmission. Bought My Ranger XLT, 2WD 4L. V-6 extended Cab in 1998 upon retiring from the Navy. Have driven it 96,000 miles and never has it stranded me. Biggest problem over the18 years of use was the failure of a servo in the auto trans which then shifted roughly till I replaced it. As to utility it did every job I needed, and not once did I wish I had a full size F-150. The announced 2019 Global Ranger will have to prove itself a great deal better than my Ranger for me to make the investment in a new truck.
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DAVID R.
1998 Ford Ranger
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11/06/2015

My Red Rider Ranger

Overall...one of the best vehicles I've ever owned.
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Julie S.
1998 Ford Ranger
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07/24/2015

Fine little truck

For a light pick up of that era, it is really good.
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JERRY D.
1998 Ford Ranger
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04/07/2015

love my ranger

th at my vehicle since 2000 I know I love over a hundred and eighty four thousand milesthe only place I've had it serviced at has been at automotive alternative in Pensacola Florida
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VERN K.
1998 Ford Ranger
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03/27/2015
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