1998 Ford Ranger

VIN 1FTZR15U9WPB48792 GOOD DEAL · $210 below typical price
Listed at
$6,494
typical market $6,704 · 8 comps

This 1998 Ford Ranger is listed at $6,494 with 193,983 miles.

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Sold by Shift N Go Auto Sales

6091 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214

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1998 Ford Ranger

VIN 1FTZR15U9WPB48792

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 29, 2026
This vehicle · $6,494
Below market
$4,747
Typical price
$6,704
Above market
$8,996

This vehicle: $6,494 — $210 below the typical market price ($6,704)

Asking $6,494 · typical market price $6,704 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $6 (−0.1%) over 24 days.

Sep 2, 2026 · $6,500 Sep 26, 2026 · $6,494

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FTZR15U9WPB48792, spanning 24 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Shift N Go Auto Sales 80214 $6,494 193,983 mi 2026-09-26 2 d ago
Shift N Go Auto Sales Lakewood, CO 80214 $6,494 193,983 mi 2026-09-03 19 h ago

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Shift N Go Auto Sales LLC Lakewood, CO 80214 $7,498 193,983 mi 2026-09-02 21 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FTZR15U9WPB48792
Engine
Horsepower
140
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
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 $6,715
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $25,365

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

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

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1998 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market firmed $7 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
May 2026 $5,992
June 2026 $5,500
July 2026 $6,500
August 2026 $6,725
September 2026 $6,206
October 2026 $5,999
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Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

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1998 Ford Ranger

All trims · United States

$6,494

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $6,995 · 28 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $5,290–$8,999

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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 $13,094 100% 114,996 mi
2010 119 $10,995 84% 123,200 mi
2009 57 $11,394 87% 109,311 mi
2008 87 $9,900 76% 121,588 mi
2007 69 $9,660 74% 129,100 mi
2006 70 $10,086 77% 126,894 mi
2005 54 $7,995 61% 147,620 mi
2004 72 $8,997 69% 146,225 mi

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