1998 Ford Ranger XLT

VIN 1FTZR15X0WTA65916 GREAT DEAL · $3,100 below typical price St. Louis, MO
Listed at
$6,045
typical market $9,145 · 11 comps

This 1998 Ford Ranger XLT is listed at $6,045 with 181,069 miles in St. Louis, MO.

Sold by Affordable Auto Credit

4568 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116

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1998 Ford Ranger XLT

VIN 1FTZR15X0WTA65916

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1998 Ford Ranger XLT
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Market price range

Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 5, 2026
This vehicle · $6,045
Below market
$6,495
Typical price
$9,145
Above market
$16,145

This vehicle: $6,045 — below the market range (typical price $9,145)

Asking $6,045 · typical market price $9,145 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $50 (−0.8%) over 1 day.

Oct 4, 2026 · $6,045 Oct 5, 2026 · $5,995

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FTZR15X0WTA65916, spanning 1 day.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Affordable Auto Credit St. Louis, MO 63116 $6,045 181,069 mi 2026-10-04 7 h ago
Affordable Auto Credit Saint Louis, MO 63116 $6,045 181,069 mi 2026-10-04 10 h ago

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Affordable Auto Credit Saint Louis, MO 63116 $5,995 181,069 mi 2026-10-05 10 h ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FTZR15X0WTA65916
Trim
XLT
Engine
Horsepower
160
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 $5,313
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,963

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 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 1998 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,621 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 $6,500
September 2026 $5,997
October 2026 $7,613

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 227 $13,495 100% 115,992 mi
2010 129 $10,999 82% 124,888 mi
2009 65 $10,890 81% 110,364 mi
2008 87 $9,852 73% 116,472 mi
2007 73 $9,995 74% 131,518 mi
2006 70 $9,995 74% 122,459 mi
2005 50 $9,244 68% 132,222 mi
2004 77 $9,000 67% 129,188 mi

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