1998 Ford Ranger exterior lighting problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1998 Ford Ranger — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I hit a deer while comming home from work at 45 mph and bent bumper, dented left quarter panel,broke left turn signal lens and cracked plastic grile. Airbags did not apply or engage. I also have taken my truck to the local dealership 4 times to get my door alarm chip replaced @ 50 dollars each…”
filed Jun 25, 2015
“1998 ford ranger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering wheel issues. *smd the consumer stated the steering wheel melted. Also, the head lamp switch and connector was replaced. *jb”
filed Jun 8, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ranger | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Ranger | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 Ranger | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 Ranger | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Ranger | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Ranger | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 Ranger | 7 | 2% |
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.