1998 Ford Ranger XL

VIN 1FTYR10C3WUA79898
Typical market price
$4,686
8 comparable listings

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Last listed by Okeechobee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Okeechobee, FL 34974

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1998 Ford Ranger XL

VIN 1FTYR10C3WUA79898

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 21, 2026
Below market
$2,870
Typical price
$4,686
Above market
$6,449

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $952 (+31.7%) over 53 days.

Jul 16, 2026 · $3,000 Sep 7, 2026 · $3,952

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 1FTYR10C3WUA79898, spanning 53 days.

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Okeechobee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Okeechobee, FL 34974 $3,952 282,495 mi 2026-09-07 7 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FTYR10C3WUA79898
Trim
XL
Engine
2.5L · V4
Horsepower
119
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1998
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,330 /yr est. fuel

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

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Ford Ranger likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,650
Insurance $8,925
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $27,575

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Ford Ranger has 11 recall campaigns as of August 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 August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1998 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market firmed $822 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 $6,494
September 2026 $6,122

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 232 $13,104 100% 113,163 mi
2010 114 $11,000 84% 125,926 mi
2009 60 $10,942 84% 106,343 mi
2008 76 $9,946 76% 120,052 mi
2007 69 $10,000 76% 128,829 mi
2006 63 $10,322 79% 119,280 mi
2005 51 $9,495 72% 130,514 mi
2004 83 $9,299 71% 139,095 mi

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