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1998 Toyota Tacoma
All trims
$9,950Median asking price · 29 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,750–$14,987
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1998 Ford Ranger XLT
VIN
1FTZR15X3WPA59987
ABOVE MARKET
· $1,705 above typical price
Pine River, MN
Listed at
$9,700
typical market $7,995 · 13 comps
This 1998 Ford Ranger XLT is listed at $9,700 with 148,865 miles in Pine River, MN.
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Sold by Sweet Cars
112 Front St N, Suite D Po Box 770, Pine River, MN 56474
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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VIN report
1998 Ford Ranger XLT
VIN 1FTZR15X3WPA59987
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
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Listings
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Market price range
Based on 13 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 20, 2026This vehicle · $9,700
Below market
$5,849
Typical price
$7,995
Above market
$9,145
This vehicle: $9,700 — above the market range (typical price $7,995)
Asking $9,700 · typical market price $7,995 · based on 13 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Cars | Pine River, MN 56474 | $9,700 | 148,865 mi | 2026-10-12 | 1 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTZR15X3WPA59987Trim
XLT
Engine
Horsepower
160
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
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
$5,270
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$23,920
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
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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 $908 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 | $5,999 |
| October 2026 | $6,900 |
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As of October 20, 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 ($5,500, 25 listings with photos) and the 1998 Toyota Tacoma the highest ($9,950, 29 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 20, 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
XLT · United States
$9,700Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,145 · 12 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $8,000–$9,700
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XLT · 148,865 mi · view VIN
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$4,200 lower median
2000 Dodge Dakota
All trims
$5,500Median asking price · 25 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–$9,700 | 12 |
| 1998 Toyota Tacoma All trims | $9,950 | $7,750–$14,987 | 29 |
| 2000 Dodge Dakota All trims | $5,500 | $3,800–$7,111 | 25 |
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 20, 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 | 246 | $13,345 | 100% | 114,411 mi |
| 2010 | 136 | $11,142 | 83% | 123,818 mi |
| 2009 | 71 | $10,894 | 82% | 118,777 mi |
| 2008 | 89 | $9,950 | 75% | 120,643 mi |
| 2007 | 78 | $9,288 | 70% | 137,060 mi |
| 2006 | 83 | $9,929 | 74% | 132,638 mi |
| 2005 | 56 | $8,997 | 67% | 138,267 mi |
| 2004 | 78 | $8,997 | 67% | 133,837 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
