10 Things I hate about my 1998 Ford Ranger XLT!

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[@Evavanator]

Maybe you should work on your truck. Just a thought.

[@thefungshueshitter2833]

Maybe

[@joshburns3332]

You could literally fix all of those problems with just a little elbo Greece

[@cyberpleb2472]

Fortunately, my elbow grease is located midway down my arm... I don't have to go all the way to Greece to get that fancy "elbo" stuff. ;)

[@dk-rf3rg]

*grease?

[@premier3000]

Elbo greece

[@porthokandenizen]

lmao "elbo greece" the elbo of greece?

[@rqhirohata]

I deal with my used 2001 xlt til I can afford to fix. BTW, solution for sticky shifter...non-lubed condom. Lol. Have a great day!

[@steven1998rc]

This guy doesn't know how to maintain a vehicle.

[@pudthafud]

Also an idiot.

[@abigbadzebra]

The cargo light works. Turn your interior dimmer switch all the way up till it clicks. Now they are on!

[@kwakkers68]

Personally, I quite like 'basic' - less to go wrong.

[@Anonymous-so1ho]

Honestly I prefer manual windows and locks. Less stuff to worry about breaking or going bad, simplified electronics. Just a bare bones, easy to maintain, light utility vehicle.

[@ElectronicsForFun]

FINALLY! somebody who understands. a carburetor and a manual trans will do me just fine.

[@grahamseminari7910]

If your power windows are breaking, you're buying the wrong brand

[@TheMattc999]

Anon ymous less to worry about when you drop a 347 in it....

[@e6ensperception]

When you only have two doors and two windows it really doesn't even matter. It's probably more simple to just reach over to the passenger side and unlock the door instead of looking down at all the controls and trying to find where the unlock button is on the driver's side

[@boostwizzard]

HA!... how many times i heard this before only from people that bought vehicles with crank windows!! .. power windows typically never go bad, I got 23 yo land cruiser with power everything still working..Crank windows still have gears and can also break and fall off tracks which has happened to me... power windows all the way, fear not!!

[@CCWP0251]

95% of the things mentioned can be fixed. Being a Ranger owner, I'm going to add this as well... Yes, you do have cargo lights. You have to slam the roller switch up pretty hard to get them to come on. Also, every Ford truck I've ever been in has a threaded yet extremely tight shifter knob. It should be removable. And, you are 110% correct about the center arm rest. They are junk lol btw, if those exhaust heat shields are rattling, rip them off. That's what I've always done. The Ranger does have its share of issues, but luckily, many can be taken care of.

[@danielgodfrey4415]

He's a kid who doesn't understand a 98 is pretty old. I own a 04. Still pretty good.

[@DustinFlu]

Talks about how everything it extremely basic but can’t fix all his basic problems 😂

[@Theknotman1964]

if this is all you have to worry about in your life count yourself lucky

[@e6ensperception]

I know!! its surprising he even mentioned the tires... talk about first world problems 😂

[@TheFootbaldd]

You made one valid point, and that was the busted arm rests. At 270k miles my driver seat and center console make yours look brand spanking new. I have the arm rest Velcroed shut, but I might put in a new bench soon. The rest of your list is a bunch of BS. Change the shift knob, replace the parking brake cable, put a new muffler on it, repair the blower resistive voltage divider, and remount your tires if the lettering bothers you. That is what we call maintenance and upkeep. The 98 is far from being an early model ranger. Third doors/half doors weren't really around back then, and the ranger is a simple truck. The ranger served its purpose well, and now there are no small cheap trucks on the market. I mean, you can't even get a manual in most new trucks. If you learn anything from all of the luxury cars of the past; all the unnecessary bells and whistles are just extra crap to break, which often means that those issues never get fixed due to the cost of new dealer parts. Real complaints would be like putting in 8 spark plugs that require u-joints to get to, or how its a pain in the ass to get clearance when pulling the valve cover on the I4.

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

ok

[@advancednutritioninc908]

I have owned 2 rangers and have a 1997 now. You said it very well! The guy is straining to find stuff that is just normal maintenance!!

[@Solmangrundy]

I have the 1996 L4 2.3l, engine maintenance is probably a 2/5. >Having to remove the entire intake and manifold just to change spark plugs and pcv valve. >A timing belt that requires you remove pretty much all accessories and the fan/radiator. >A manual transmission that requires you drop the whole thing if ANYTHING breaks so might as well just replace everything while you have it off (clutch, seals, slave cylinder, bearing). >A blend door that WILL break because its made of cheap plastic, the upgrade/replacement is metal/plastic. >Heater core/AC valve vacuum lines too close to exhaust manifold, and have a tendency to "droop down" and melt in half on the exhaust manifold if not tied up. >The gas/brake/clutch pedal bracket/mount has a tendency to form a crack. So far i've had to replace it on every manual ford ranger i've come across. >The master clutch cylinder is held in with a spring and is a pain in the ass to put in by yourself. >A lot of crap is also held in with plastic clips that pretty much break the first time you try to remove them so everything is pretty much held together with glue, zip ties, and hose clamps. >The press-mold parking brake/e-brake release knob will come off or break off. They dont sell replacement knobs so you have to make your own or buy and replace the entire asymbly (its all because that one knob is press/mold fitted). Its an all day ordeal doing general maintenance on one thing almost anywhere on this truck. Vs other small trucks like a Tacoma, it lacks in the ease of maintenance department. All in all it is reliable, you upkeep it properly and you'll usually only be fixing/maintenancing one thing every other year. I've blown head gaskets, fuses, broke belts, and still have been able to "fix it" on the fly and limp home. One things for sure they really ment "Like a Rock" in those old ford commercials.

[@dakotakelly9371]

At 130k my super cab 4x4’s arm rest looks brand new

[@TheMattc999]

DRDEE I just got a 98 ranger short bed stepside with manual transmission, windows, and locks, and I love it. Lightweight, easy to work on, and about to have a 331 in it, so the 8 spark plugs will serve a legitimate purpose.

[@rockandroll4689]

you should be THRILLED to own a truck as awesome as a Ford Ranger dude. Quit complaining!

[@derekdwaine5496]

Your blower motor resistor needs to be replaced that's why it does blow on low settings

[@khris14xoable]

😂 the metal bar in the seat gets me every time!!

[@ACEcolorado1]

A few things I dislike about my 2002 Accord V6 1. The paint quality (the clearcoat is almost gone on the roof) 2. Access to the left headlamp bulb involves removing the battery and airbox 3. The 4spd auto (very problematic on this gen. mine was replaced at 90K) 4. Alternator belt likes to grab onto the oil dipstick(happend twice) other than that she is a well put together fun car

[@reneereid2367]

I appreciate you taking the time to point out those items especially for someone who is thinking of purchasing a used truck like this. Every vehicle has its quirks, but you dont know about them until you purchase one. Great video. Don't listen to the other bad comments. I know you love your truck, your just voicing your opinion. As you could tell by the many views you had, people are interested to know your opinion.

[@hewywalst7021]

This man did not even talk about the cup holders. Do you know how many times i lost a full drink!

[@scoop4321]

I glued a plastic cup with the bottom cut out into one of the cup holders so I can hold a bottle of pop, or a large drink without it spilling.

[@Ford_Ranger97]

😂 I have a 97 ranger singlecab, and I hate watching my drink fall out but i’m smart enough to drink things with caps

[@969thewhip]

The standard locks and windows are one of the best things I like about mine. A couple less things to break. I always had an issue with the shifter knob coming off. I feel your pain on the center console and the rear cab access. But I didn't buy mine to haul people either. And my front seats do get uncomfortable on a long ride too.

[@cloudywoods]

I thought this extremely helpful! We are looking at a truck just like this one and probably never would have noticed these things. THANK you so much for posting!

[@RoyFabian]

My 2000 ranger i had, which is similar to yours had rear suicide doors. The cargo lights were actually functional and pretty good. The shift knob was aftermarket. It was a 4.0 5speed 4x4. Very basic XLT as it only really had power locks, mirrors and Windows. But it was a damn good work truck. Got me where i needed to go. Reasonable fuel economy even with tires 3 sizes over stock. Personal preference, the ranger. Either love or hate. Once im done with my f250, i might get another ranger!

[@holdoncaulfield5297]

I gave up on the center console, I ended up grinding off the springs and now the too hangs loose and doesn't go up anymore. Buuuut I also accidentally broke the plastic under the fabric and now have a loose hanging piece of fabric with half of the foam gone haha. I feel you though, my friends HATE being in the back of the truck.

[@butchthedragon]

the nonworking fan settings can be fixed fairly easy(#6)! its a small box of resistors on the other side of the firewall under the hood in the general area of the glove box(opposite side of the firewall) you just get a new one. take out like 3 or 4 bolts disconnected it and reinstall the new one! mine did the same thing and it works perfect now!

[@stephenkrawiecki8157]

I would also add that I had that same problem with my 91 Ranger. However, in addition to the blower resistor, I had to also replace the pig tail for that resistor box. The road salt corroded the metal connection points for both components. What was also interesting was that the plastic components of these parts were partly melted. Before the resistor box failed, the corroded metal parts heated up and melted the plastic. I was lucky that there was not a fire.

[@jordanm5317]

It's a good thing the back door doesn't open because that would make it easier to break into

[@ve5psl]

it's still a ranger. I can get into a locked ranger in under 2 seconds (I've been timed) with a slim Jim.

[@ElectronicsForFun]

not to mention that people don't sit back there anyways unless they have a death wish.

[@classic287]

Jordan M, Good thing is right, if it did, he’d find something to bitch about it..

[@whytdevl9843]

It’d Also make it easier to throw his little WHININ ASS OUT while it’s moving... in traffic.

[@a046535t]

On My 1998 Mazda B2500(Rebadged Ranger) If You Turn the dash light dimmer wheel all the way up The Cargo lights come on unless they are burned out. Try it.

[@ikingverify5686]

Most of that stuff is fixable you just got to get it done.

[@jonahgonzalez4225]

I like the Rangers so I don't now what he complaining about

[@jacksongiddens8956]

Well good thing my ranger has literally every item on your list fixed or never broken! PLUS purple looks gorgeous on it!

[@natef126]

My 1994 ranger has cargo lights

[@alandekker8937]

mine tooo ????

[@mitch9521]

Its a direct swap to get cargo lights in 93-03 trucks. in 04+ you have to add a wire, I put cargo lights on my 2011..I hate the non-cargo light 3rd brakelight housing

[@maubaca]

The dome lights switch is the gauges dimmer light round control in the dashboard, you push it all the way up until the come on.

[@matthewkendig41]

So what you are saying is that all of the things you hate about your Ford Ranger you could fix yourself at a fairly low cost. The first thing I want to ask you is why did you buy it if you could have simply observed more than half of your complaints before the purchase?

[@cletusofeckitall6665]

The reason for the tires being like that is so that what you scrape them on the curb, the thin black layer on the painted side doesn’t come off, leaving an ugly white line.

[@YouDontWannaFightMe]

I have a 1993 Ford Ranger XLT single cab that's also pretty basic. It also has the same problem with the armrest.

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Funny part is that I actually got my new armrest lid from a 1993 or so Ranger. it still has been the only one I've ever seen that isn't broken.

[@jamessouthworth1699]

Your E brake cable can be adjusted to take out slack and that procedure is part of regular maintainence. It looks like you may be missing 1 or 2 hooks/hangers for the cable too. Compare to trucks at the junk yard and grab the hooks if thats the case.

[@mckinneyproductions2595]

Yes!!I just got a 2000 model a couple days ago and I hate that middle console lid, the plastic underneath it is broken so it doesn't stay closed, I have to slam it and sometimes then doesnt even close. Only complaint I have so far, besides the huge tear in my driver seat

[@joshuamorphew1717]

Mine had a door. And flip down rear small seats. 4.0 litre POWERFUL ass V6 motor. The cargo light was hidden. u gotta push that roller up more. Had no problems with this beast of a truck. I still miss it to this day I wish I still had it. Didn't matter if I was towing racing or just road driving this truck was a fucking beast no truck could pass me going uphill towing anything maybe downhill but not uphill

[@sirtubemaster]

Pretty clean interior for such an old truck

[@dakotakelly9371]

sirtubemaster my 2000 super cab 4x4’s interior is in near perfect shape

[@dakotakelly9371]

sirtubemaster my 2000 super cab 4x4’s interior is in near perfect shape

[@Solmangrundy]

The brakelight/cargolight combo ontop is put there because of Lawyers. Its been an addition since like the 1980's on all trucks. Cars have them too. They glued the stock shift nob onto the rod from factory. You'll have to cut it off to replace it. And lol i agree with the center console, 9.9/10 the lid latch is broken, and its stained with dead skin from the drivers arm.

[@tyler6319]

what kind of radio did you install? I'd like to get one for my ranger

[@ignacioconde2219]

What MPG do you get on this? Thinking on investing on fixing one...

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

So, since a lot of people commenting on this are upset that I made a video focusing on bad things about my Ranger, I have made a video of things I love about it lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZyQg3Z9j66YZsU

[@gabe6298]

I have one and I’m pretty sure the shift knob is held on by a bolt.

[@iancassells860]

Test Drive Blogs if it was your only car you wouldn't hate it

[@coltm7897]

The cargo lights are on the roll up switch that dims your dash lights push up on it and it will click turning on your dome lights and your cargo lights

[@Sebastian-wg8fd]

i have the same cargo lights and they acually work, yours might be burnt out

[@patrick4865]

I have a 94 splash, that I bought new. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the extended cab. But, it has tilt/ cruise and a 4 liter OHV motor. My biggest complaint is that it's bouncy when driving on a road with small dips. I recently put new upper/lowers, a little bigger size tires (235×75×15 ) and shocks. Still the same. I've put up with it for 26 years, so kinda gotten used to it. I wouldn't sell my little truck for nothing!

[@edgar10k909]

It does have cargo lights they turn on on the up/down light dim switch next to the headlight switch you just have to push it up more till it clicks and there you go

[@michaelgronau6943]

Id check the blower resistor. Had a similar problem with my ranger as well. Fixed the problem.

[@g0ezle0nard96]

I own a 5 speed 1999 XLT Ford Ranger ext cab. My arm rest latch is broke which is annoying. Previous owner was a large man, the bar protrudes thru the seat now causing extreme annoying pain while shifting. Looking to replace the seat, but love my Ford beyond that, peace

[@benpepke8466]

my 1999 ranger has the same problem with the center console, it opens when I drive over bumps. It's so annoying. I feel ya bro

[@StagArmslower]

I had to epoxy the latching hook on my center console, the sit on driver side has hole to bare metal but I have 200k miles on it and I still like it

[@Rebel9668]

My '98 Ranger has cargo lights. They turn on by rotating the switch you use to turn on the interior dome light/dash light dimmer. My whole shift knob used to spin freely and you could pull it off so I JB welded that sucker down.

[@Doof3rproductions]

I had the same truck as you, but not the narrowbody, I just had the standard bed auto, and I remember having cargo lights. and I put 02 explorer seats and center console in lol.. mine was the v6 4x4 offroad edition aswell xD

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Yeah, I didn't realize until just a few days ago that mine actually does have cargo lights, I just had no clue of how to turn them on before haha.

[@Doof3rproductions]

You move the interior lights all the way up I believe haha.

[@wpiofm]

I"ve had a dozen new Rangers since 86 and own two 2010's now. I've never had the issues he's having. I could name one or two but quite minor. Like, I'd like the max A/C position to still cycle via the thermostat position. Gets too cold constantly on as that position is. I want to keep inside air circulating because the cool position opens outside air and in comes pollen (Florida).

[@thepawchoe2749]

1. There is no reason to dislike the "cargo light". 2. I agree with the "no suicide door" thing. The back seats are concealed in there, however, so doors would be un-ideal. Prolonged weight would cripple the hinges and the door would fall of eventually. 3. 4 pedals is pretty fucking stupid, but resting the left leg in any manual transmission vehicle is damn near impossible. 4. Shift knob is purely cosmetic. Get over it. 5. FUCK THAT ARMREST/CENTER COMPARTMENT! HARD. It's a piece of shit, I agree. 6. The only reason you need AC is to defrost your windshield. Roll your damn windows down. 7. RE-adjust, RE-adjust, RE-adjust, RE-adjust your emergency break. It is stupid easy. 8. It's a 98. Get new seats or gtfo. 9. "Oh no! It doesn't have power anything. I'm such a bitch. I wanted a fancy truck. How will I ever get the sand out of my vagina if I can't roll down my windows without any effort?" That's pretty much what you sound like. 10. FUCKING FIX IT. -Love, a fellow 98' XLT owner.

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

lol

[@natef126]

Lol couldn't have said it better my self

[@Shadowmib]

In Texas, AC is not a luxury. It's a matter of survival. I cooked some rice of my dashboard once.

[@MrMraggies1996]

I have a 2000 Ranger and it's my baby. Mine is an XLT and has every options imaginable. The only options mine doesn't have is the sport package and the 4*4 package. I agree with you about the center console, it is annoying.

[@normanleach5427]

Yup...I just bought a 1999 ranger...then I got this video...One thing's for sure, if I complain, it's not like nobody's listening.

[@katzkatcher]

I got almost the same truck minus the extended cab & mines a sport . The seat sux with that bar across it. I cant believe they couldn't have put cruse in them .

[@paulgarcia2625]

I agree with you 💯...so I'll buy it from you so you don't have to worry about all these terrible things gone wrong.

[@justendelacruz3754]

So... you have the coolest hair I have ever seen

[@Scorpion54092]

Thinking about buying one of these. Someone totaled my car on Thursday by running a red light. Kinda a blessing in a way since I was paying $568.00 per month on my previous car. Now I refuse to finance anything else and need a truck for the snow. Are parts easy to find for the truck or no? - Reason this truck caught my interest is people are selling them for around $1800-$2800 in my area.

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Parts are very very easy to find for these. I would definitely recommend buying one although if you're looking for 4wd, I know one common problem is the electronic transfer case having issues. Other than that, they're generally very sound. Mine goes well in snow as long as I have some extra weight in the bed haha.

[@patrickphippspa584]

Nice!!!! I've enjoyed every one so far! Thanks for your efforts, you're very good!

[@jakevalis6242]

I also have a 98 ranger xlt (automatic tho) it’s so funny about the bungee cord on the center console. I have the same problem and everyone else with a 95-03ish Ranger I know has the same exact problem

[@heytahj]

Hey man, i just got a 98 Ranger 4x4 4.0 today and i was wondering, what radio did you put in yours? Im looking for one to put in mine so i can listen to the music on my phone. Thanks man!

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

It's a JVC KW-R910BT. It's worked very well for me although it was a bit of a pain to install due to not including much mounting hardware with it.

[@heytahj]

+Test Drive Blogs okay, thank you!

[@wesgunn97]

Lol, my problem with my shift knob in the same truck is that it keeps coming off while I'm shifting

[@brandoncain4832]

My 94 single cab Splash has cargo lights. I'm actually missing my center console (gone when I got it) so I'd kill t have one because single cabs have no room xD I'm glad they switched out the stock shift knob. although, Metal shift knobs + Florida heat... yeah, no. xD good vid though

[@dr.smoothey]

I went ahead and swapped out the seats entirely for mine with some modified F-150 seats. So I don’t have any of those problems but the parking brake was still pretty useless.

[@Zhenkai0412]

I have an 03 and I just removed the center console and got the whole thing redone with brand new carpeting

[@lomgshorts3]

The Ford Ranger is what it is, a compact truck. You should have not bought it if you were too big not to fit in it. Everybody does maintenance on their vehicles. If you can't do it, then pay someone else to do it. I have a 1990 Ford Ranger Custom with 236,756 miles on the engine, and it runs like brand new, the body is fine, and it gets 25 MPG (5 sped manual. 2.3L throttle body injection). It is my daily driver, and I am well satisfied with it. I do my own maintenance on it, so I know it well. A Ranger isn't "junk" as you describe it. You just do not take care of it. So, don't be a wuss - grab a wrench and get busy.

[@FabulosoSpray]

I know this is an old comment but I'm 6'3 and 240 lbs and I drive a ranger. Simply put, it's all I could afford used, and it had the least miles of what was available. I love that little truck😂 only issue was the foot well being too small for my feet, but I did a little personal mod on it, and it worked out great ranger danger club💪💪

[@kylek1644]

Fyi the cargo lights do work on the ford ranger u access them flipping up on ur dash instrument gauge dim lights all the way up it clicks pass full dim mode

[@dantz34]

I love my 98 ranger the little truck that could. It doesn't know the word can't.

[@big_beefie8318]

lol ive got a 99 ranger xlt with 4x4. those back doors open on mine and the shield on the muffler is sopposed to have that gap. ive got power windows and locks and power mirrors.

[@emotional150]

I have a ford ranger and I am so glad someone feels my pain!!

[@mountain_man1432]

Chey Carmon I have one to that I'm gonna use as a project truck and I ain't got any of those problems. the only thing I'm missing is cruise control and an rpm gauge

[@732Mopar]

awesome camera quality dude

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Thanks!

[@dillangrossen3722]

The shift knob is pressed on. If you pull straight up on the knob it will pop off.

[@evandickson19]

Holy shit just tension the ebrake cable. It would be silly to blame that on ford or the truck.

[@aux1z11]

I have 98 and got a 8.8 rear end and rebuilt it and put in 5.13 gears and did a 6 inch lift and put 35,s on it and has better take off than it did with 14 s

[@thecanaryisdead4745]

Your cargo lights activate/ turn on at the dimmer switch by rolling the switch up.. my truck looks the same.. my problems are the heater blend door.. I agree with the lack of power locks and Windows.. the seats are uncomfortable.. have to re adjust anytime you put anything in back.. the center arm rest is a joke.. I seriously want to start a petition, to have Ford engineers forcibly castrated..

[@Colt8722]

I have a green 1998 ford ranger xlt 4.0 v6 automatic ext cab. Very very similar to your truck. I have the same issue with my arm rest. I have some rope tied around it. Its frustrating as hell. Also the exact same problem with my drivers seat. It hurts my back aftet driving for a while as I sink in a bit amd throws my spine out of whack. I dont know how to fix it. Overall Its a very good, reliable truck. I have 206,000 + miles on mine. Gas mileage isn't great however. But I do have the 4.0 V6

[@timlincoln92]

if you would like to fix your climate control so the blower works on all speeds try replacing the blower motor resistor it's on the passenger side right underneath the blower

[@YummyPork]

My 97 XLT had cargo lights.... and the only things I had to fix in ten years of owning it (only 40k miles) were one rear taillight and one burned out cargo light. Maybe you just need a bulb?

[@warrenfrisina5651]

CARGO LIGHT: After several years I finally stumbled on the switch on my '92 Ranger. Try twisting the regular light switch counterclockwise until it clicks. PARKING BRAKE: This is adjustable. Just take up the slack when off. Rangers are for truck guys.

[@darryljohnson7483]

Twist the dash adjustment light button up that's your cargo light

[@TURBOMIKEIFY]

That's odd. I just got my 98 Ranger XLT from my uncle. Sure it needs work, but a lot of things are different between yours and mine. I have power windows (driver side is automatic down). My cargo lights turn on. I don't have the steps on the side like yours, but my bed is rather long. My shift knob is in good shape. One thing tat I can agree with you about is the E Brake. Mine doesn't work. I have to keep my truck in gear when I park it (should get that fixed). Also, I wear a size 11-12 shoe and I have no problems with my clutch foot. I have perfect ammounts of space. My center console is broken also.

[@07LUTE70]

Years later I actually hunted for basic non electric truck. Learned my lesson one time battery went dead with windows down in Florida and rain storm completely trashed my interior yah...

[@caitlynchristiansen4671]

ranger squad

[@tonyschowalter7314]

I have 98 ranger XLT 4x4 off road 4.0 5 speed extended cab 2 door with regular box no power windows, mirrors that's good less to go wrong but I do have do cargo light now all the stuff you said about your ranger I don't have a problem with mine

[@johnbaker9837]

I personaly realy like truck I have the same one but im trying to get some more power out of it any tips ?

[@lowslo9287]

Cam

[@account4info]

A 5.0L from an explorer.

[@mobopolo]

Maybe the bulbs are burnt out on your cargo lights? Or it only comes on if you turn on your interior lights?

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

I have long since figured out I didn't actually do the right thing to turn on the cargo lights on. They do work on my truck, sorry for the confusion.

[@mobopolo]

:)

[@patricklines8872]

This needs to be re-titled 10 things I want to whine about on my truck that are easily fixable. Even not having power Windows is fixable there is an entire kit dedicated to installing power windows in Ranger and Mazda B-series.

[@jacobsebastian1939]

You push up on the gauge dimmer switch to turn on cargo lights

[@omarmatar7239]

I'm fixin buyin one in few weeks...I saved the first thousand dollar and in few weeks im gon be able to afford the whole 2000$ cash for buyin it...im so excited about my new ranger it's gon b a lot of fun cause this first time I have a truck lol

[@craze4legos]

I think I agree with almost everything you said about it. Except my 1998 ranger has the suicide doors

[@prestonchapman5828]

it has cargo lights. maybe replace the bulbs?? you hurt my head with that one

[@YamahaRider-mm8bh]

I love the Ford Ranger, small lightweight and fun to drive. My dad has a 98' Ford Ranger XLT Standard cab and did so many mods to it, I might make a video about it. TDB you got to see it, its definitely like no other rangers in the world!

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Yeah, these rangers are extremely light, I think mine the exact way it sits now is around 3300 pounds if not less. I'd love to see yours!

[@YamahaRider-mm8bh]

+Test Drive Blogs do you have a face book? I can show you a picture of it?

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Yep! Facebook.com/testdriveblogs

[@andresmauries2745]

i drive an 04 regular cap ranger with a instep and i love it to death really ford got around to fixing the armrest in 04

[@akcool2003]

Those are Cargo lights.... they don't turn on when you open the door like every other truck.. But if you turn on your interior lights using the black switch near your headlight are they turn on.. Try it?

[@RichGarciaTv]

werent the XLT the base models for ford and eddie bauer the more equipped ones?

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

There wasn't an Eddie Bauer trim for the Ranger. the Explorer and Bronco were the only Eddie Bauer vehicles

[@glockoholic5494]

They do that with all the ford rangers where they put the XLT package on them my friend has a 97 ranger that's xlt and it's got crank windows and manual locks

[@ussliberty109]

The metal tubing lumbar support kills me. Also there is no padding on top of the seat so if you're taller, you get a metal tubing head rest as well.

[@mitchellreid4205]

So easy to work on. I rebuilt my front end with my brother

[@ek6648]

I feel like when you want to push the clutch pedal, you can also by accident push the brake pedal....

[@MAGWolf]

My 98 had cargo lights. Maybe you should replace the bulbs in it.

[@2H2521]

I understand some of the complaints, especially the stupid armrest, but many are of your issues with the trucks are ridiculous or just simply easily fixable. Also, chrome grille & bumpers, upgraded door panels with carpeting & pockets, carpet & CD player are other options you have. Stepside & supercab have nothing to do with the XLT trim package.

[@m1k3l1f3]

my 99 XLT Sport has no radio (well it doesn't work and has no faceplate it's just a black brick sitting in the slot) there is a dent in the front bumper right below the grill, along with a hole in the grill near the Ford logo. The fog lights plastic bottom piece of the front bumper, it's left side is held onto the truck via two zip ties. and it has 4x4 high and low in the cab, but I can't access it. The switch isn't on and the actual turning point attached to the light being the face plate (I'm forgetting the name of the part, maybe 4x4 activation switch? idk) isn't attached properly. it's kind of just hanging there from the wire connector. Also my cruse control both buttons on the steering wheel are the same, they had been snapped off and they too just hang by their wire connectors and are like dog ears off of the wheel. they still work, I just have to be careful when using them. And I too have no power windows or locks. Also its the automatic 3.0L Vulcan. Wanted a stick shift but at the time sticks were too pricey so went with the cheaper 99 automatic

[@BeanFart]

Hey dude great vid! you sure do have a lot of issues with your truck though :/ i bought my 1999 ford ranger xlt sport used a few months ago with 78,000 miles so its a baby still. its a 5 speed manny 2.5L and i actually have none of those problems. my truck has the cargo lights, its a single cab so technically i also dont have a back door, the inside of my lid is cracked but its not a huge issue to me. im confused on what the clutch foot problem is? my clutch foot has plenty of room on the side of the clutch pedal.

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Thanks! They must have changed a lot from 1998-1998 haha. I don't know about the pedals either but there's around an inch if not less of space between my Emergency Brake and my Clutch pedal. and all these issues mean that I get to get some more experience in trying to fix them which I'm not mad about.