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1998 Toyota Tacoma
All trims
$9,900Median asking price · 30 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,950–$14,987
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1998 Ford Ranger XLT
VIN
1FTYR14U0WTA50352
GREAT DEAL
· $5,246 below typical price
Portland, OR
Listed at
$2,995
typical market $8,241 · 4 comps
This 1998 Ford Ranger XLT is listed at $2,995 with 190,618 miles in Portland, OR.
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Sold by Emt Motors
14428 Se Mcloughlin Blvd, Portland, OR 97267
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VIN report
1998 Ford Ranger XLT
VIN 1FTYR14U0WTA50352
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 22, 2026This vehicle · $2,995
Below market
$5,885
Middle of range
$8,241
Above market
$9,883
This vehicle: $2,995 — below the market range (typical price $8,241)
Asking $2,995 · typical market price $8,241 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.
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1998 Ford Ranger XLT for sale near PortlandOR
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2 same trim
from $9,145
▲ $6,150 more
Portland
1 from 1999, same body
from $9,238
▲ $6,243 more
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,000 (−25.0%) over 9 months.
Jan 27, 2026 · $3,995
Oct 21, 2026 · $2,995
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1FTYR14U0WTA50352, spanning 9 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Portland, OR 97267 | $2,995 | 190,618 mi | 2026-10-21 | 16 h ago |
| Emt Motors | Milwaukie, OR 97267 | $2,995 | 190,618 mi | 2026-09-05 | 2 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT Motors | Milwaukie, OR 97267 | $3,995 | 190,618 mi | 2026-09-06 | 14 d ago |
| EMT Motors | 97267 | $3,995 | 190,618 mi | 2026-01-27 | 262 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTYR14U0WTA50352Trim
XLT
Engine
Horsepower
140
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1998
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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
$5,525
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,175
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Ford Ranger has 11 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
11 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, 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
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECERTAIN 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
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT 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 1998 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market firmed $865 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 | $6,857 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 1998 Ford Ranger with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 22, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1998–2000) to the 1998 Ford Ranger in this catalog, the 2000 Dodge Dakota has the lowest median asking price ($5,800, 26 listings with photos) and the 1998 Toyota Tacoma the highest ($9,900, 30 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 22, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
1998 Ford Ranger
XLT · United States
$2,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,145 · 12 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $8,000–$9,799
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XLT · 190,618 mi · view VIN
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$2,805 higher median
2000 Dodge Dakota
All trims
$5,800Median asking price · 26 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,800–$7,111
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford Ranger XLT | $9,145 | $8,000–$9,799 | 12 |
| 1998 Toyota Tacoma All trims | $9,900 | $6,950–$14,987 | 30 |
| 2000 Dodge Dakota All trims | $5,800 | $3,800–$7,111 | 26 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 22, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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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 | 242 | $13,222 | 100% | 115,534 mi |
| 2010 | 136 | $11,066 | 84% | 123,235 mi |
| 2009 | 73 | $10,800 | 82% | 119,258 mi |
| 2008 | 89 | $9,818 | 74% | 120,768 mi |
| 2007 | 79 | $9,499 | 72% | 135,058 mi |
| 2006 | 83 | $9,950 | 75% | 130,236 mi |
| 2005 | 54 | $8,997 | 68% | 142,705 mi |
| 2004 | 81 | $8,995 | 68% | 131,486 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
