1998 Ford Ranger XLT
1FTZR15U5WTA31976
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $324 above typical price
Garden City, MI
This 1998 Ford Ranger XLT is listed at $7,299 with 149,155 miles in Garden City, MI.
Sold by Suburban Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Garden City
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1998 Ford Ranger XLT
VIN 1FTZR15U5WTA31976
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 29, 2026This vehicle: $7,299 — $324 above the typical market price ($6,975)
Asking $7,299 · typical market price $6,975 · based on 7 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $628 (+8.6%) over 2 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FTZR15U5WTA31976, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Garden City | Garden City, MI 48135 | $7,299 | 149,155 mi | 2026-09-27 | 17 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTZR15U5WTA31976Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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.
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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 $699 in that span.
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 | $5,999 |
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 | 214 | $13,437 | 100% | 115,966 mi |
| 2010 | 121 | $10,999 | 82% | 127,739 mi |
| 2009 | 60 | $10,942 | 81% | 109,034 mi |
| 2008 | 78 | $9,890 | 74% | 120,346 mi |
| 2007 | 73 | $9,987 | 74% | 129,444 mi |
| 2006 | 70 | $9,995 | 74% | 116,922 mi |
| 2005 | 56 | $9,417 | 70% | 134,819 mi |
| 2004 | 68 | $9,944 | 74% | 131,050 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
