1998 Ford Ranger suspension problems
57 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1998 Ford Ranger, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 113,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 113,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving on a flat, straight surface, heard a click under vehicle. Vehicle swerved to the right losing control, resulting in a clash/injuries. Vehicle was totaled.
My ford ranger frame is almost completely rotted away in the back and the rest of the frame is in good condition. The rear shackles and shackle brackets are completely rusted away. The spare tire has even fallen off from rust. Also the gas tank straps are about to fall off from were they are attached to the frame. This should not be happening to a truck that is not that old. I have read things about other peoples frames that are rusted away.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger
- Tires 146 complaints
- Cruise control 75 complaints
- Brakes 71 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Lighting 35 complaints
- Air bags 34 complaints