1998 Ford Ranger XL specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 112" WB XL
$11,485
Reg Cab 118" WB XL
$11,955
Reg Cab 112" WB XLT
$13,305
Reg Cab 118" WB XLT
$13,855
Supercab 126" WB XL
$14,940
Reg Cab 112" WB SPLASH
$15,045
Supercab 126" WB XLT
$15,445
Reg Cab 112" WB XL 4WD
$15,765
Reg Cab 118" WB XL 4WD
$16,235
Supercab 126" WB SPLASH
$16,675
Supercab 126" WB XL 4WD
$17,370
Reg Cab 112" WB XLT 4WD
$17,395
Reg Cab 118" WB XLT 4WD
$17,985
Reg Cab 112" WB SPLASH 4WD
$18,865
Supercab 126" WB XLT 4WD
$18,880
Supercab 126" WB SPLASH 4WD
$19,695
$11,955
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Ford Ranger XL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
160 hp
119 hp
150 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

10.28 x 1.33 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

146 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
119 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5L/153
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

3
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
118 in
Wheelbase
201 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
65 in
Height, Overall
33 in
Overhang, Front
50 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
84 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
17 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
52 in
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Steering

42 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type

Suspension

Ford Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Short/Long Arm
Axle Type - Front
Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Rear Wheel Size
Not Available in
Front Wheel Size
P205/75R14SL
Spare Tire Size
P205/75R14SL
Rear Tire Size
P205/75R14SL
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,274 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,274 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,086 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,265 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,821 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,360 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,750 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,086 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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