1998 Ford Ranger Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1998 Ford Ranger
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1998 Ford Ranger
Most Common 1998 Ford Ranger Problems
1998 Ford Ranger vehicles have 10 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1998 Ford Ranger problem is: Engine Buck/Misfire at Freeway Speeds
The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain...
Bogging, hesitation or stalling may be experienced during moderate to heavy acceleration. this can be caused by a...
Ford Ranger Repairs and Prices
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Variable Valve Timing Control Solenoid Replacement
$721 - $1,070
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Timing Belt Replacement
$415 - $537
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Blower Motor Replacement
$374 - $416
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Traction Control Switch Replacement
$225 - $288
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Noise Diagnosis
$122 - $179
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Brake Caliper Replacement
$500 - $569
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Strut Bearing Replacement
$343 - $470
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Suspension System Inspect
$98 - $143
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Trans Oil Cooler Line Replacement
$224 - $298
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Brake Pad Replacement
$208 - $265
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Above Average
The Ford Ranger Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $615 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Ranger.
Most Common 1998 Ford Ranger Questions
There are 149 related questions for 1998 Ford Ranger vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1998 Ford Ranger questions.
My truck has a low rpm misfire and a real strong smell of un burnt fuel if you keep the rpms up over 3000 rpms. it...
I have a 1995 ranger i drive alot. and i have a 1998 ranger i bought to have extra when i need or want to drive. ...
1998 Ford Ranger Recalls
1998 Ford Ranger vehicles have 7 known recalls. The most common recall is: Speed Control Switch Leaks Brake Fluid Causing Fire Hazard.
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