1998 Ford Ranger seat belts problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1998 Ford Ranger — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“98' ford ranger: has a cracked frame on the rear right side. Truck makes loud noises when driving and I am afraid it may become worse over time or completely break down in unsafe speeds. I can not sell it, as I was trying to use the money for a new vehicle due to a new baby in our family. No one…”
filed Feb 20, 2011
“Tl*the contact owned a 1998 ford ranger. While driving 35 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two other vehicles. The driver was ejected out of the rear window and was fatally injured. The vehicle was inspected by a police officer, who determined that the failure was caused…”
filed Jan 29, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Ranger | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 Ranger | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Ranger | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 Ranger | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 Ranger | 45 | 9% |
| 2000 Ranger | 23 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.