1998 Ford Ranger XLT 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
$13,305
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Ford Ranger XLT

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Saddle
Medium Tan

Packages

  • $810

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • XLT group,P225/70R14 tires

  • $2,975

    Starting MSRP

    • XLT group
    • P225/70R14 tires
    • luxury group

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
160 hp
119 hp
150 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
119 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
146 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.5L/153
Displacement
M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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
3
Passenger Capacity
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
37 ft³
Cargo Volume
52 in
Tailgate Width
17 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
72 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not Available in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
43 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
33 in
Overhang, Front
65 in
Height, Overall
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
188 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
112 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
P225/70R14SL
Front Tire Size
P225/70R14SL
Rear Tire Size
P225/70R14SL
Spare Tire Size
Not Available in
Front Wheel Size
Not Available in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,797 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,233 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
3,030 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,290 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,290 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,320 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,030 lbs
Curb Weight
4,750 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity

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