1998 Ford Ranger steering problems
20 complaints about steering have been filed for the 1998 Ford Ranger, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While traveling consumer passed out and vehicle ran off road. Also, noticed fumes inside cab. Driver believes that carbon monoxide fumes were coming into the vehicle, causing him to pass out.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed a squeaking noise came from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the upper and lower control arms, tie rods and bearings were replaced.
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
- Lighting 35 complaints