1998 Ford Ranger Supercab XLT review from North America
"Awesome. It's cheaper than buying a new pickup"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first purchased my used 4x4 1998 Ford Ranger Super Cab XLT, it had 63,000 miles. I noticed it made a knocking noise every time I drove off. A Ford dealer told me that it was normal for the 1998 Ranger to make that knock when you first accelerate.
I took my truck to a mechanic in Dunnellon, FL when i was visiting from New Jersey, to get my oil change, I explained to him about the knocking noise when I drove off, and when he did a research in his computer regarding the knocking noise, it suggested to put a grease fitting on the front drive shaft-yok and the noise went away.
My thermostat was replaced 85,000. So far knock on wood; no other problems with 115,000.
General comments?
So far, awesome.
It handles great, just put on some Goodyear Fontra tires in a larger size, and Bilstein shocks.
I used Royal Purple motor synthetic oil 5-W30, and used a mobil one oil filter.
It's all about maintenance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0, 245 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 113000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2008 |