1998 Ford Ranger lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 35 complaints for the 1998 Ford Ranger, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
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 time. On last attempt my extended waranty had expired and they refused to honer the problem and promise to replace.even though it was an exsisting problem. This was prior to hitting the deer.
98' ford ranger: has a cracked frame on the rear right side. Truck makes loud noises when driving and I am afraid it may become worse over time or completely break down in unsafe speeds. I can not sell it, as I was trying to use the money for a new vehicle due to a new baby in our family. No one will buy such a defective vehicle. Also seat belts will not stay latched? Also the inside dome light melts right through the covering, where temperatures make the plastic cover bubble and melt.
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
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Air bags 34 complaints