1998 Ford Ranger

VIN 1FTYR15U1WPA46172

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1998 Ford Ranger

VIN 1FTYR15U1WPA46172

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NHTSA build data for 1FTYR15U1WPA46172

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

140

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

1998

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,330 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Ford Ranger has 11 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

11 recall campaigns on this model year

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 09E025000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 06E056000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1998 Ford Ranger from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market firmed $904 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$5,300
May 2026	$5,992
June 2026	$5,500
July 2026	$6,500
August 2026	$6,500
September 2026	$6,204

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2011	221	$13,475	100%	113,057 mi
2010	116	$11,000	82%	126,118 mi
2009	66	$12,126	90%	106,362 mi
2008	80	$9,992	74%	119,603 mi
2007	75	$10,249	76%	124,996 mi
2006	70	$9,995	74%	120,468 mi
2005	56	$9,417	70%	129,806 mi
2004	80	$9,374	70%	138,030 mi