1998 Ford Ranger drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 42 complaints for the 1998 Ford Ranger, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Rear differential locked up at 50MPH, causing vehicle to skid and throw it off road down into an embankment. One occupant was injured. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Front wheel drive intermittent even when 4x4 light is on and 4x4 switch is engaged. Most notable when below outside temperatures are 30 degrees fahrenheit and below. Multiple ford dealers have tried but cannot duplicate condition. This condition is increasing in frequency and has created some dangerous driving situations due to lack of traction when driver thought 4wd system was engaged.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger
- Tires 146 complaints
- Cruise control 75 complaints
- Brakes 71 complaints
- Suspension 57 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Lighting 35 complaints
- Air bags 34 complaints