1998 Ford Ranger Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 576 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 576 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Complaint#1: gas tank leaked after vehicle was only one week old. Dealer replaced it with a new tank. Complaint#2: power windows are 'jerky' and they chatter when going down. Dealer has not repaired it yet. Complaint#3: passenger seat vibrates any time truck drives over any bumps, large or small. Dealer has not repaired it at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #700768, filed 1998-11“Consumer started hearing loud rattling noise. Noticed that passenger's bucket seat was loose. Bolts that attach to seat were not tightened enough , causing the seat to be lifted at least 1/2 inch off of floor.”
NHTSA complaint #823485, filed 1998-05“Front seat is distorted and sinking/collapsed, repaired several times and continues to collapse. Mjs the consumer was writing a complement to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #545721, filed 1999-05Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Ranger
136 complaintsVehicle speed control
71 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsInterior lighting
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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