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2008 Ford Ranger
VIN
1FTZR45E98PA35521
GOOD DEAL
· $2,131 below typical price
Bakersfield, CA
Listed at
$10,999
typical market $13,130 · 11 comps
This 2008 Ford Ranger is listed at $10,999 with 159,099 miles in Bakersfield, CA.
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Sold by Golden Valley Autos
621 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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VIN report
2008 Ford Ranger
VIN 1FTZR45E98PA35521
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026This vehicle · $10,999
Below market
$8,995
Typical price
$13,130
Above market
$19,990
This vehicle: $10,999 — $2,131 below the typical market price ($13,130)
Asking $10,999 · typical market price $13,130 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Oct 10, 2025 · $10,999
Sep 29, 2026 · $10,999
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1FTZR45E98PA35521, spanning 12 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Autos | Bakersfield, CA 93301 | $10,999 | 159,099 mi | 2026-05-31 | 1 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Autos | Bakersfield, CA 93301 | $10,999 | 159,099 mi | 2026-08-06 | 41 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTZR45E98PA35521Engine
4.0L · V6
Horsepower
207
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
21
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,210
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Ford Ranger likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,850
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Ford Ranger has 6 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2008 Ford Ranger Supercab
6 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX…NHTSA campaign 21V158000
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AIR BAGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and…NHTSA campaign 21V081000
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AIR BAGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair.NHTSA campaign 21E013000
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 2008 Ford Ranger from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market firmed $536 in that span.
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $10,000 |
| May 2026 | $9,995 |
| June 2026 | $10,130 |
| July 2026 | $10,852 |
| August 2026 | $10,739 |
| September 2026 | $10,536 |
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As of September 29, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2008 Ford Ranger in this catalog, the 2008 Dodge Dakota has the lowest median asking price ($8,899, 43 listings with photos) and the 2008 Toyota Tacoma the highest ($13,999, 192 listings).
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2008 Ford Ranger
All trims · United States
$10,999Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,902 · 71 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,642–$12,950
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2008 Toyota Tacoma
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$13,999Median asking price · 192 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Ranger All trims | $9,902 | $7,642–$12,950 | 71 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Colorado All trims | $9,995 | $7,898–$11,850 | 67 |
| 2008 Nissan Frontier All trims | $9,463 | $7,995–$11,725 | 61 |
| 2008 Dodge Dakota All trims | $8,899 | $6,995–$10,995 | 43 |
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma All trims | $13,999 | $11,799–$16,500 | 192 |
| 2008 Honda Ridgeline All trims | $8,950 | $7,185–$10,995 | 100 |
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: September 29, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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
Gen 3 · 1998–2011What 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.
