1998 Ford Ranger wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1998 Ford Ranger — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dispite proper maintence, I observed body rust and decay on the underside of my truck frame. Also the brake lines have been replaced due to corrusion and rust into the frame. Spare tire brackets have rusted into and the tire fell off. Also evap canaster bracket rusted into and the evap canaster…”
filed Jan 29, 2011
“The spindle on the right front wheel of the vehicle split in half causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. My son lost control and damaged the right front bumper and fender. But for the grace of god he could have been killed or seriously injured. He had just left the freeway. *jb”
filed Mar 27, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ranger | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Ranger | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Ranger | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Ranger | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Ranger | 4 | 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.