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1998 Ford Ranger (base trim)

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1998 Ford Ranger
Resale Value:$4,214  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 2.0L L4; 2.2L V8; 2.3L V6; 2.5L V6
Transmissions: 0 Speed Automatic; 3 Speed Manual; 4 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
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1998 Ford Ranger Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$4,768$3,597$1,562N/A$6,627$5,004$2,794
50,001 - 60,000$4,668$3,497$1,562N/A$6,527$4,904$2,794
60,001 - 70,000$4,568$3,397$1,562N/A$6,427$4,804$2,794
70,001 - 85,000$4,468$3,297$1,562N/A$6,327$4,704$2,794
85,001 - 100,000$4,368$3,197$1,562N/A$6,227$4,604$2,794
100,001 - 115,000$4,093$3,097$1,562N/A$5,952$4,504$2,794
115,001 - 130,000$3,668$2,822$1,562N/A$5,527$4,229$2,794
130,001 - 150,000$3,193$2,397$1,562N/A$5,052$3,804$2,794
150,001 - 170,000$2,668$1,947$1,137N/A$4,527$3,354$2,369
170,001 - 999,999$2,168$1,422$712N/A$4,027$2,829$1,944

1998 Ford Ranger Specs (base trim)

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Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,507 cc 2.5 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 96 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.7
Multi-point injection fuel system
74 liter fuel tank
Power: 89 kW , 119 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 146 ft lb , 198 Nm @ 3,000 rpm

1998 Ford Ranger Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested
 
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