1998 Ford Ranger structure problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Ford Ranger — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought this truck new, I have had transmission problems but now my frame is in bad, bad, bad rusting condition and my mechanic said it will not pass inspection. This truck only has 82,000 miles on it!!! Toyota stood behind their frames why isn't ford?”
filed Apr 27, 2021
“Rear frame excessive rusting. Spare tire carrier fell off while driving. One side of bumper fell off. Noticed when I stepped on it”
filed Oct 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ranger | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 Ranger | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 Ranger | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Ranger | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 Ranger | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Ranger | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 Ranger | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 Ranger | 26 | 10% |
| 2005 Ranger | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 Ranger | 46 | 11% |
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.