1998 Ford F-250 vs 1998 Ford Ranger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Ford F-250 | 1998 Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 56 | 576 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 213 | 289 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 66 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 29 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 11–15 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 102,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-250 | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 136 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 71 |
| Suspension | 14 | 52 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 54 |
| Power Train | 2 | 60 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 51 |
| Structure | 9 | 45 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 45 |
| Stalling | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
1998 Ford F-250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.