How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Ranger have?

The 1998 Ford Ranger has 8 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1998 Ford Ranger?

The most recent recall was issued on March 1, 2001 and relates to the structure system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 1998 Ford Ranger?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 1998 Ford Ranger involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 1998 Ford Ranger affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 5 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1998 Ford Ranger Recalls

1998 Ford Ranger

1998 Ford Ranger Recalls

The 1998 Ford Ranger has 8 recalls, the most serious being a fuel line routed too close to the exhaust manifold on 4.0L-equipped trucks, where contact can damage the line, cause a fuel leak, and start a fire.

There is also a cruise control concern: the speed control cable can interfere with the throttle servo pulley and prevent the throttle from returning to idle after disengaging cruise control, leaving the truck accelerating on its own. Two recalls apply only to Ranger Electric models. The park detent spring in the transaxle can be misaligned, meaning the transmission may not engage park when selected, allowing the vehicle to roll freely if the parking brake is not set. Separately, the bolts holding the transaxle to the vehicle can loosen and eventually fall out or fracture entirely, causing the transaxle to drop from its mount and shift into an unintended gear without warning. On the compliance side, four-wheel drive trucks with the off-road option carry an incorrect tire and rim label, listing a 15-inch rim size when the actual wheels are 16 inches, which means the stated tire inflation instructions do not match the actual equipment.

All 8 Recalls

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Transport CanadaCritical

March 1, 2001

STRUCTURE

At a glance

What can fail

The bolts connecting the transaxle to the vehicle can loosen, causing jerking and clunking sounds. If not serviced, all nine bolts may fall out or break, allowing the transaxle to drop and shift into an unintended gear, making the vehicle roll even when parked.

What the fix does

The transaxle bolts will be replaced with longer bolts that have thread lock material and require higher installation torque to stay secure.

19 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #2001045 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

Transport CanadaCritical

July 30, 1999

1998 Ford Ranger

1998 Ford Ranger Recalls

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