What is a 1998 Ford Ranger 4X4 worth?

1998 Ford Ranger Value – $264-$3,092 | Edmunds.

Is 98 Ford Ranger a good truck?

The average rating is a 3.9 out of 5 stars. The 1998 Ford Ranger Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 21st out of 32 for all car brands. Learn more about 1998 Ford Ranger Reliability Ratings.

What kind of 4WD does a 1998 Ford Ranger have?

I have a 1998 Ranger XLT 4.0 4WD with 160K on the odo that I picked up cheap a few months ago. i’ve gone through and done all the basic service items I can think of. Until the other day it;s been running great.

When did the Ford Ranger get a 4.0L engine?

The 4.0L OHV (Over Head Valve) V-6 engine found its way in to the Ford Ranger in 1990 and ultimately replaced the 2.9L V-6. This evolutionary redesign of the American 2.9L solved many of the reliability issues that plagued its predecessor. A beefier cylinder head design eliminated the 2.9L’s common failure of cracked heads.

How does 4 wheel drive work in a Ford Ranger?

Before we tell you about the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) systems that came in the Ford Ranger, let’s make sure you understand what it is: In a typical 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) Ford Ranger, the power from the engine is sent through the transmission, and is connected to the rear axle by a driveshaft.

Is the Ford Ranger a live front axle?

Note: the 2001-2011 4WD Ford Ranger has a live front axle. What that means is that the front wheels are permanently connected to the front axle, and do not use a locking hub. Misconceptions: Some believe that when you activate the 4WD, power is sent to all (4) wheels. I can see where people get that idea….from the name.

When did the Ford Ranger get a 4WD system?

The Ford Ranger’s 4WD system shared the same basic operation from 1983 through 1994. However, the Ranger received a larger front axle (Dana 35 TTB), and a slightly different transfer case. Additionally, the transfer case electronic shift module would be mounted in different locations.

What kind of transmission does a Ford Ranger have?

Ford offered an optional manual transfer case on some earlier FX4 trims, but we only found one 2003 Ranger with a manual transmission and manual transfer case in all the U.S. Most of the 4WD Rangers come with an electronic shift 4WD (2H 4H 4L).

Is the 1998 Ford Ranger a good car?

Has been a good truck. Have not had any problems engine wise or with the transmisson. Body and paint have held up really well. 3.0 v6 is under powered for the truck. Was this review helpful? (9) (0) I bought this truck new in 1998 and put 150,000 miles on it over the first 5 years. Overall the truck has been quite reliable.

What is a 1998 Ford Ranger 4X4 worth?