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What generation is a 98 Ranger?

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What generation is a 98 Ranger?

1998 – 2012 Ford Ranger (3rd Generation) Ford gave this generation a significant overhaul including a longer wheelbase and longer cab, though the interior design remained largely unchanged. The inline four-cylinder engine was increased to 2.5 liters from 2.3 liters and it now made 117 horsepower.

What engines came in the 1998 Ford Ranger?

Powertrain

  • Engine. 2.5L I-4 119 HP 146.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,400 rpm / 3.0L V-6 150 HP 185.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm.
  • Transmission. 5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD.
  • Alternator. 95 amp.
  • Battery. 540 amp with run down protection.
  • Axle Ratio. 3.73.
  • Recommended Fuel Type. regular unleaded.
  • Fuel Tank. 20.0 gal.
  • Auxiliary Fuel Tank. N/A.

What years are interchangeable with a 98 Ford Ranger?

16 Answers. 1998 to 2012 are considered the same generation however there were some styling changes along the way as well as emission standard changes so not all parts will interchange between years. Best to stick to your year truck plus or minus a year or so.

What years are 3rd Gen Rangers?

Ford Ranger – 3rd Gen (1998 to 2012) The third generation Ford Ranger debuted for the 1998 model year. The third generation saw light updates to its styling, but was mechanically very different from its predecessor. Although the Standard, Long, and Supercab wheelbase options remained, their respective lengths grew.

What generation is my Ford Ranger?

For the 2019 model year, Ford introduced a fourth generation of the Ranger (after a seven-year hiatus)….Ford Ranger (Americas)

Ford Ranger
Model years 1983–2011 2019–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact pickup truck (1983–2012) Mid-size pickup truck (2019–present)
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive

What does XLT stand for on Ford Ranger?

The XLT is a trim level in the Ford truck line that means “Extra Luxurious Truck.” The term XLT was first used on the Ford Ranger in 1970 as the top-of-the-line package and used on other Ford models, including the Ford truck series, Bronco, and Explorer.

What is the difference between the Ford Ranger XLT and XLS?

The Ford XLT is equipped with a 5.4L V8 engine, whereas the XLS has a 2.5L I4 engine. When comparing their transmission, the XLT has a 6-speed transmission, and the XLS has a 5-speed manual transmission. The Ford XLT has a higher horsepower engine than the Ford XLT.

What V6 is in a 1998 Ford Ranger?

Ford Ranger 4.0L SOHC V6. The 1998-2000 Ranger offered a 245-hp 4.0L OHV V6 “Cologne” engine. It is a pretty good motor with plenty of power at low rpms, but it’s thirsty and doesn’t like overheating. For 2001, it was replaced by a 4.0L SOHC V6, the most commonly available motor.

How much horsepower does a 98 Ford Ranger have?

119 to 152 hp1998 Ford Ranger / Horsepower

What years of Ford Rangers are the same?

Ranger Generations Through the Years

  • Ranger’s Humble Beginnings.
  • First Generation: 1982-1992.
  • Bronco II.
  • Second Generation: 1993-1997.
  • Electric Ford Ranger: 1998-2002.
  • Third Generation: 1998-2012.
  • The New 2019 Ranger.

What year Ford Ranger parts are interchangeable?

15 Answers. 1998 to 2012 are considered the same generation however there were some styling changes along the way as well as emission standard changes so not all parts will interchange between years . Best to stick to your year truck plus or minus a year or so.