reliability of 98 rangers
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reliability of 98 rangers
as some may know im still looking for a ranger and have come across some 98's that ive liked but i jsut dont know. since its the first year of a new generation my thinking is that its gunna have more problems with it then the 99's and 00's because its the first year. my brother had a 98 and he really didnt like it. now i dont know if it was just his truck or if it is infact all 98's. anyone with one have any problems with it, or notice any diffrence between the 98's and 99/00 ones.
thanks
jeff
thanks
jeff
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I have a 98. What are you planning on doing with it? If you're wanting to make it a serious offroad rig go with 97 or older. The torsion bar setup sucks for offroading modifications. I love my truck but if I'd know what I know now I'd've (oh yeah that's a word) gotten a Gen II. They just look so dang good. I've had no problems with my truck, it's solid.
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Originally Posted by TippnOver
i apologize....i shall resist posting....
My daughter has a 98 -- no real problems. 4 banger 4x2 though. Has a bad cab leak due to a heater having been inproperly reinstalled. I have to tear it down and fix it this summer. It's not typical of the beast, though, just inexpert repair by someone along the line that folded under the seal through the firewall.
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Originally Posted by 4X4XLT
thats good to hear shalfai cuz your truck is the exact same one im looking at right now. i dont plan on making it a serous offroad truck i just want to go out from time to time and get a little dirty.
It'll suit your needs and as long as you take care of it it'll last nearly forever...
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ford owns mazda i have a 99 mazda 3.0l 4x4 it has 62k on it and my parents bought it used and not one problem yet. if you look under the hood of a mazda it all says ford assembled by ford under the mazda name and all the parts say ford part # on them a mazda is a for ranger with diffrent name
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Originally Posted by i_love_paintbal
ford owns mazda i have a 99 mazda 3.0l 4x4 it has 62k on it and my parents bought it used and not one problem yet. if you look under the hood of a mazda it all says ford assembled by ford under the mazda name and all the parts say ford part # on them a mazda is a for ranger with diffrent name
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