1998 Ford Ranger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 53 complaints for the 1998 Ford Ranger, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 7 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The design of the filter is located under the hot manifold and below that filter is the hot solenoid and starter wires, consumer was injured/burned when changing filter, filter caught on fire when consumer dropped filter from being burned. Mjs
The harmonic balancer separated, which made contact with the transmission and front u-joint. The rear end of vehicle tore apart when the front portion of the drive shaft made contact with the road. Dealer was contacted and stated that there was no recalls so there was nothing they could do about it. Ph
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger
- Tires 146 complaints
- Cruise control 75 complaints
- Brakes 71 complaints
- Suspension 57 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Lighting 35 complaints
- Air bags 34 complaints