1998 Ford Ranger problems by component
576 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford Ranger, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 136 | 24% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 71 | 12% | 78,650 mi |
| Power Train → | 60 | 10% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 54 | 9% | — |
| Suspension → | 52 | 9% | 117,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 51 | 9% | — |
| Structure → | 45 | 8% | 126,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 32 | 6% | — |
| Electrical System → | 29 | 5% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 19 | 3% | — |
| Steering → | 19 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 16 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 16 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 16 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Wheels → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.