1998 Ford Ranger EV Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Ford Ranger EV, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Ford Ranger EV
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Driveshaft (power train)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the mounting bolts with longer bolts that include a thread lock material. When installed, the new bolts will be tightened to a higher torque. Owner notification began may 8, 2001. Owners who take…
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Cables (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Ford Ranger EV have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford ranger EV. On october 23, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed cruise control. She called the dealer and was informed that the parts would b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 2, 2007 · Vehicle speed control
“I purchased a vehicle with an express 45 day guarantee. Within the 45 days i was having major problems with my vehicle. It was not shifting right, it was overheating, leaking oil and radiator fluid. S”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Ford Ranger (Ranger Pickup 2WD, Ranger Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–19 / 18–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford Ranger EV model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Ranger EV model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford Ranger EV | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 Ford Ranger EV | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 Ford Ranger EV | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 Ford Ranger EV | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 1998 Ford Ranger EV
How do I know if my 1998 Ford Ranger EV has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Ford Ranger EV; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V062000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.