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1998 FORD RANGER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1998 FORD RANGER

5 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10341968 |
I STARTED THE TRUCK, ALL GAUGES READ OK, BACKED IT OUT ONTO THE ROAD AND PROCEEDED T DRIVE TO MY DESTINATION. I SHIFTED INTO 3RD AND IT FELT SLUGGISH, (LIKE BRAKE DRAG) I LOOKED DOWN AT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR INFORMATION, AND FOUND NO RESPONSE FROM THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. I PROCEEDED TO PUSH IN THE CLUTCH AND SHUT OFF THE MOTOR, BUT BY THE TIME I PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T PROCEED TO RUN. I CHECKED THE OIL DIP STICK TO FIND THE OIL LEVEL IS ACCEPTABLE, BUT THE MOTOR REFUSES TO TURN OVER. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS TO THIS DAY. *TR
#10221899 |
EVERY 4 MONTHS I HAVE TO CHANGE MY SPARK PLUGS BECAUSE THE CERAMIC PART KEEPS BREAKING. *TR
#10210380 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUTTER RAPIDLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE DROVE APPROXIMATELY EIGHT MINUTES TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR BECAME LOOSE. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE CLAPPING SCREW ON THE SHAFT SENSOR AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN COMPLETELY REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR HIS VEHICLE (ITEM NUMBER 10000592). HE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,300. UPDATED 04-09-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A LOOSE CAM SHAFT SENSOR
#10195976 | Fire
PULLED MY 1998 FORD RANGER INTO A STORE PARKING LOT. I WAS GETTING READY TO PARK WHEN I COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. STOPPED THE TRUCK. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I POPPED THE HOOD AND SAW AN ELECTRICAL PLUG BURNING WITH FLAMES. I WAS ABLE TO BLOW THE FLAMES OUT BEFORE MUCH ELSE WAS DAMAGED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL PLUG IS WHAT CAUGHT FIRE. IT ALSO DAMAGED MY RESERVOIR FOR THE BRAKE FLUID. THEY ARE REPLACING THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL PLUG. OF COURSE, THIS IS AT MY OWN EXPENSE, NOT FORDS. *TR
#607237 |
TEMPRATURE GAUGE FAILED. YH

Other 1998 FORD RANGER Problem Areas

Tires 83 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 51 complaints Tirestreadbelt 47 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 24 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 23 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Interior Lighting 19 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Structurebody 14 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 13 complaints Tiressidewall 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 12 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 12 complaints Structureframe And Members 12 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 12 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 9 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 8 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Seats 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Suspensionrear 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 5 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Engine 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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