1998 Ford Ranger EV Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Ranger EV (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Ranger EV. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 69,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cables filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I purchased a vehicle with an express 45 day guarantee. Within the 45 days I was having major problems with my vehicle. It was not shifting right, it was overheating, leaking oil and radiator fluid. Since the problems were found the vehicle has been brought back into the company for repairs over and over again, it is now four months later and the problem still has not been fixed. With all the bad repairs and installs done on the vehicle it's life expectancy is now shot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10192523, filed 2007-06, 108,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 108,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 01V062000Feb 26, 2001Power train › Driveline › DriveshaftCovers: Ford Ranger EV 1998–2000
Vehicle description: electric light duty pickup trucks. If the transaxle attaching bolts begin to loosen, the driver could notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. If not serviced promptly, all nine bolts could ultimately fall out or fracture and the…
- 98V079000Apr 21, 1998Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesCovers: Ford Ranger EV 1998
Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. This battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.
Recall details for the 1998 Ford Ranger EV → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ford Ranger EV.
Other model years of the Ford Ranger EV
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12 | 49,478 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 68,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 69,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Ranger EV model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Ranger EV have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Ranger EV as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Ranger EV is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1998 Ford Ranger EV been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Ford Ranger EV reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 69,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 108,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.