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1998 Ford Ranger

11 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 1998 Ford Ranger

Official recalls have been issued for the 1998 Ford Ranger by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ford customer service.

  1. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Replacement Headlamps/Amber Reflector

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 11, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    42,540

  2. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Aftermarket Combination Lamps

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 07, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    16,270

  4. RECALL: Speed Control Deactivation Switch

    This could result in an underhood fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 03, 2007
    Vehicles Affected
    3,600,000

  5. RECALL: Fuel Leak/Fire

    Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 13, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    58,640

  6. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Amber Side Reflex Reflectors

    Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 23, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    61,944

  7. RECALL: Ford/Firestone Wilderness At Tires

    Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 22, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    13,000,000

  8. RECALL: Firestone/Tread Separation

    If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 21, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    14,400,000

  9. RECALL: Ford/Transaxle

    If the park mechanism does not engage and the vehicle operator has not applied the parking brake, the vehicle could roll free as if in neutral. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 28, 1999
    Vehicles Affected
    326

  10. RECALL: Ford/Cruise/Speed Control Cable

    If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 30, 1999
    Vehicles Affected
    898,739

  11. RECALL: Ford/FMVSS 120

    The 16" tires could not be inflated on the specified 15X7.0J rim. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 02, 1998
    Vehicles Affected
    11,500

  12. RECALL: Ford/Fuel Lines

    This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 28, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    2,000

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