# Recalls that may apply to the 1998 Ford Ranger A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [07V336000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V336000.md), 2007-08-03: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. Built 1997\-04\-08 to 2002\-08\-27. - [01V062000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V062000.md), 2001-02-26: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. IF THE TRANSAXLE ATTACHING BOLTS BEGIN TO LOOSEN, THE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A JERKING MOTION AND/OR A CLUNKING SOUND. IF NOT SERVICED PROMPTLY, ALL NINE BOLTS COULD ULTIMATELY FALL OUT OR FRACTURE AND THE TRANSAXLE COULD DROP. IF THE TRANSAXLE DROPS, THE VEHICLE MAY NO LONGER BE IN THE GEAR INDICATED. Built 1997\-10\-27 to 2000\-07\-25. - [99V204000](/recalls/nhtsa/99V204000.md), 1999-07-28: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. Built 1997\-12\-02 to 1998\-12\-16. - [99V062001](/recalls/nhtsa/99V062001.md), 1999-03-30: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997\-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998\-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998\-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998\-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2\-VALVE OR 4\-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 \(OVER 8,500 LBS.\) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F\-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL. Built 1998\-01\-05 to 1999\-03\-04. - [98V079000](/recalls/nhtsa/98V079000.md), 1998-04-21: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION BATTERY HEATER SYSTEM. THIS BATTERY HEATER COULD HAVE A LOOSE CRIMP CONNECTION WHERE THE POWER WIRES ARE ATTACHED TO ONE OF THE HEATER ELEMENTS. Built 1997\-12\-01 to 1998\-04\-01. - [98V021000](/recalls/nhtsa/98V021000.md), 1998-02-02: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY FOUR\-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OFF\-ROAD OPTION. THE TIRE AND RIM IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." Built 1997\-05\-28 to 1998\-01\-15. - [97V186001](/recalls/nhtsa/97V186001.md), 1997-10-28: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES. THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE LINE COULD CONTACT THE MANIFOLD. Built 1997\-08\-05 to 1997\-09\-19. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2007258](/recalls/tc/2007258.md), 2007-08-07: Electrical. On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 \(05S28\). This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail. Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire. - [2001045](/recalls/tc/2001045.md), 2001-03-01: Structure. On certain Ranger Electric vehicles, the bolts that attach the transaxle to the vehicle may loosen and the driver may notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. If the vehicle is not serviced promptly. all nine bolts may ultimately fall out or fracture. If this occurs, the transaxle may fall down from its intended location and cause the transaxle to be in a different gear than indicated. If the shifter is in park, the vehicle may still be free to roll as if in neutral. Correction: Transaxle bolts will be replaced with longer bolts equipped with a thread lock material. New bolts will also have a higher installation torque. - [1999143](/recalls/tc/1999143.md), 1999-07-30: Powertrain. On certain Ranger Electric vehicles, the transaxle may have been manufactured with the park detent spring misaligned. If the spring is misaligned, the park mechanism may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position. If the park mechanism does not engage and the operator has not applied the parking brake, the vehicle may be free to roll as if in neutral which could potentially result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Transaxles with misaligned park detent springs will be replaced. - [1999061](/recalls/tc/1999061.md), 1999-04-15: Engine. On certain vehicles, the speed control cable may interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the speed control. If the speed control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially cause an accident. By not using speed control, this condition will not occur. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and, if required, speed control cable will be replaced. - [1998035](/recalls/tc/1998035.md), 1998-02-20: Suspension. NOTE: 4X4 VEHICLES WITH OFF ROAD OPTION. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 120 \- TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS. CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL SIZE AND TYPE AS 15X7.0J RATHER THAN 16X7.0J. CORRECTION: NEW LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED. - [1997189](/recalls/tc/1997189.md), 1997-10-30: Fuel System. THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED FUEL LINE WHICH CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE AND A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. CORRECTION: A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO HOLD THE FUEL LINE IN THE INTENDED DESIGN POSITION. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/1998_ford_ranger/recalls](/v1/vehicles/1998_ford_ranger/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%201998%20Ford%20Ranger&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Fford%2Franger%2F1998%2Frecalls&vehicle=1998%20Ford%20Ranger)