Ford Ranger Generation 3 (1998–2011)

Ford Ranger Generation 3 (1998–2011) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Ford Ranger — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1983–1992 —
Model-year brochures (2)

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Generation 2 1993–1997 —
Model-year brochures (3)

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Generation 3 1998–2011 —
Model-year brochures (11)

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T6 2019–2023 —
Model-year brochures (6)

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P703 2024–present —
Model-year brochures (4)

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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Ranger

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Ford 4.0L V6 (Cologne) 1990–2011 13 models 172
Ford 3.0L V6 (Vulcan & Duratec) 1991–2026 22 models 134
Ford 2.3L EcoBoost I4 1983–2026 34 models 105
Ford 2.9L 6-cylinder 1986–1992 20 models 31
Ford 5.8L (351) Windsor V8 2019–2025 24 models 17

Ford Ranger fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Ford Ranger prices by year →

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
1998 11 656 Tires, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train
1999 10 818 Tires, Structure, Service Brakes
2000 8 694 Tires, Structure, Service Brakes
2001 9 540 Structure, Suspension, Air Bags
2002 7 347 Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Structure
2003 5 243 Structure, Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes
2004 12 404 Air Bags, Structure, Suspension
2005 11 289 Air Bags, Fuel System, Structure
2006 12 271 Air Bags, Structure, Suspension
2007 6 270 Air Bags, Structure, Electrical System
2008 6 326 Air Bags, Structure, Electrical System
2009 8 169 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Engine
2010 9 320 Air Bags, Structure, Engine
2011 6 235 Air Bags, Exterior Lighting, Service Brakes

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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