1998 FORD RANGER VIN: 1FTZR15U0WTA43064

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Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
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Clear

VIN 1FTZR15U0WTA43064 Decoding Ford Vin Decoder

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0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Make

FORD

Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA

Model

Ranger

Model Year

1998

Plant City

EDISON

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant State

NEW JERSEY

Body Class

Pickup

Doors

2

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Cab Type

Extra/Super/ Quad/Double/King/Extended

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement (CC)

2982.445648

Displacement (CI)

182

Displacement (L)

3.0

Engine Power (kW)

104.3980

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Overhead Valve (OHV)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

140

Engine Brake (hp) To

150

Other Engine Info

EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Manufacturer

Ford

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

1998 FORD RANGER Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating 4x4
Rollover Star Rating 4x2
Rollover Risk:
0%

1998 FORD RANGER Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Not Available
Advanced Belt Feature Not Available
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Not Available
Seat Belt Reminder System Not Available

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Not Available

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 1FTZR15U0WTA43064

Components: STRUCTURE

April 17, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11414120
Consumer Location: RIEGELSVILLE, PA
VIN: 1FTYR11U9WT****

Summary of Complaint

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW, I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BUT NOW MY FRAME IS IN BAD, BAD, BAD RUSTING CONDITION AND MY MECHANIC SAID IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 82,000 MILES ON IT!!! TOYOTA STOOD BEHIND THEIR FRAMES WHY ISN'T FORD?

Components: SUSPENSION UNKNOWN OR OTHER

March 25, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11404912
Consumer Location: NEW LONDON, WI
VIN: 1FTZR15X8WP****

Summary of Complaint

THE REAR OF THE FRAME RUSTED CAUSING THE BUMPER TO HANG OFF. IT WILL FALL OFF IF NOT ADDRESSED

Components: STRUCTURE

October 16, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11364729
Consumer Location: NEWFOUNDLAND, NJ
VIN: 1FTZR15X6WT****

Summary of Complaint

REAR FRAME EXCESSIVE RUSTING. SPARE TIRE CARRIER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. ONE SIDE OF BUMPER FELL OFF. NOTICED WHEN I STEPPED ON IT

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

September 16, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11355576
Consumer Location: BOLINGBROOK, IL
VIN: 1FTYR10C3WU****

Summary of Complaint

FRAME IS ROTTED OUT

Components: SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

March 28, 1918
NHTSA ID Number: 11319686
Consumer Location: HILLSBOROUGH, NJ
VIN: 1FTZR15U5WP****

Summary of Complaint

4WD STOPPED WORKING SOME TIME AGO, SERVO/ACTUATOR SEEMED TO BE FREE, RECENTLY STARTED MAKING GRINDING NOISES IN THE FRONT RIGHT, SOUNDS LIKE HUB IS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. SORT OF POPS OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP HVAC DOES NOT WORK, FAN SPEED ONLY INTERIOR COURTESY STOPPED WORKING

Components: SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

May 09, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11234955
Consumer Location: SHELBYVILLE, KY
VIN: 1FTZR15X5WP****

Summary of Complaint

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED SO SEVERELY THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION IS DETACHING FROM FRAME AND FRAME IS ALMOST RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND WILL SEPARATE SOON. THE SPARE TIRE AND CARRIER HAVE FALLEN OFF WHERE IS WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE RUST AND THE BED MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED AWAY AND NO LONGER ATTACH TO THE FRAME LEAVING THE BED WITH NO SOLID MOUNT. SPARE TIRE AND CARRIER FELL OFF ON INTERSTATE WHILE DRIVING.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

August 15, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11122301
Consumer Location: RICHMOND, VA
VIN: 1FTYR10U4WU****

Summary of Complaint

MY FUSE #27 FOR BACKUP LIGHTS AND THE O/D KEEPS BLOWING OUT AND NOW THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES SOMETIMES I PULLED THE COVER OFF OF THE STEERING COLUMN BUT THE O/D CORD WASN'T PINCHED OR DAMAGED ALSO NO APPEARANCE OF ANY WIRE TOUCHING ANYTHING

Components: SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

March 31, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11083796
Consumer Location: CUMMING, GA
VIN: 1FTYR10C8WT****

Summary of Complaint

VEHICLE BACK BUMPER FELL OFF DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST (WHILE IN MOTION). BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS RUSTED OUT AS WELL AS HOLES IN THE FRAME (ALL IDENTIFIED WHILE STATIONARY).

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

February 10, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11072111
Consumer Location: WEST RUTLAND, VT
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

MY FRAME ROTTED STRAIGHT THRU UNDER THE CAB ON BOTH LEFT AND RITE FRAME RAILS Y'ALL MADE TOYOTA FIX THIS SO FORD SHOULD DO THE SAME SO MANY RANGERS WITH BAD FRAMES

Components: SUSPENSION UNKNOWN OR OTHER

October 28, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11040954
Consumer Location: BALTIMORE, MD
VIN: 1FTZR15X6WT****

Summary of Complaint

"FRAME RECALL ? " WHILE DRIVING FRAME BROKE IN HALF, BOTH SIDES. SINCE OWNING I HAVE REPLACED LEAF SPRING AND SHOCK BRACKET,AND ALSO REMOVED SPARE TIRE BRACKET BEFORE IT FELL OFF IN ROADWAY. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED!!!

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

May 12, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11031681
Consumer Location: DALTON, GA
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

FRAME ROT FROM RUST CREWMEMBERS ARE RUSTED THROUGH FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE RUSTED THROUGH BUMPER MOUNTS ARE BAD REAR FRAME IS ROTED OUT

Components: STRUCTURE

May 05, 2008
NHTSA ID Number: 10990969
Consumer Location: WASHINGTON, DC
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

EXTREMELY RUSTED CAR FRAME

Components: STRUCTURE

May 16, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10986227
Consumer Location: COCHRANVILLE, PA
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A KNOCKING TYPE NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE BED OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO RUSTING AND CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

April 17, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10979415
Consumer Location: WINTER SPRINGS, FL
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

THE TRUCK IS BURNING FUEL AND IDALING I CHANGED ALL THE COMPONENTS THAT THE MANUAL SAID AND THE ENGINE IS FINE IT HAVE TO BE A RECALL SOME WERE ITS WITH ALL FORD RANGERS EVERYONE IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM.

Components: STRUCTURE

September 01, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10928959
Consumer Location: CHICAGO, IL
VIN: 1FTZR15X5WT****

Summary of Complaint

THE REAR FRAME OF THE TRUCK HAS ROTTED AWAY. THE REAR SUSPENSION AND BUMPER ARE ABOUT TO FALL OFF. THE BODY ITSELF IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I DIDN'T FIND OUT UNTIL I STEPPED ON THE REAR BUMPER AND IT BEGAN SAGGING DOWN AND THEN REALIZED THAT A LARGE MAJORITY OF THE FRAMES CROSS MEMBERS WERE ALREADY GONE!

FORD RANGER Sold

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