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1998 Ford Ranger

Tailgate Cables

If your tailgate cables are frayed or rusty, you need to replace them immediately, as they could cause your cargo to fall off or damage the vehicle behind you when the tailgate drops. Fortunately, CarParts.com has a wide selection of aftermarket tailgate cables or straps to keep your tailgate in place. All are on hand and ready to ship from our warehouses, so you can get the parts you need in just a few days. We sell tailgate cables individually or in sets of two to seven. Browse through our products below to find the best tailgate cable for your ride today.
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Driver or Passenger Side Tailgate Cable, 17.3 in. Overall Length
Part Number: F581909
Guaranteed to Fit
$8.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger EV All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL All Engines
Product Details
Location : Driver Or Passenger SideNotes : 17.3 in.Quantity Sold : Sold individuallyReplaces OE Number : F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053AReplaces Partslink Number : FO1918101, FO1918102Warranty : 1-year Replacement unlimited-mileage warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Interchange Part Number : F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, FO1918101, FO1918102Returns Policy : 30-Day Return Policy
Driver and Passenger Side Tailgate Cables, 17.3 in. Overall Length
Part Number: SET-F581909
Guaranteed to Fit
$16.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger EV All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL All Engines
Product Details
Location : Driver And Passenger SideComponents : (2) Tailgate CableQuantity Sold : Set of 2Replaces OE Number : F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053AReplaces Partslink Number : FO1918101, FO1918102Warranty : 1-year Replacement unlimited-mileage warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Interchange Part Number : F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, FO1918101, FO1918102Returns Policy : 30-Day Return Policy
3-Piece Kit Tailgate with 17.3 in. Tailgate Cables, Primed, Flareside/Stepside Type Bed
Part Number: KIT-081417-45
Guaranteed to Fit
$165.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash All Engines
Product Details
Notes : Fits Stepside type bed; Latch and hardware not includedComponents : (1) Tailgate and (2) Tailgate CableMaterial : SteelColor Finish : PrimedRecommended Use : OE ReplacementQuantity Sold : KitReplaces OE Number : F37Z8340700A, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053AReplaces Partslink Number : FO1900117, FO1918101, FO1918102Interchange Part Number : F37Z8340700A, FO1900117, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, FO1918101, FO1918102Warranty : 1-year Replacement unlimited-mileage warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl phthalate, Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Returns Policy : 30-Day Return Policy
7-Piece Kit Tailgate with 17.3 in. Tailgate Cables, Tailgate Hinges, and Tailgate Latches, Primed, Flareside/Stepside Type Bed
Part Number: KIT-081417-44
Guaranteed to Fit
$218.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 6 Cyl 4.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 4 Cyl 2.5L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 6 Cyl 3.0L
Product Details
Notes : Fits Stepside type bed; Hardware not includedComponents : (1) Tailgate, (2) Tailgate Cable, (2) Tailgate Hinge, and (2) Tailgate LatchMaterial : SteelColor Finish : PrimedRecommended Use : OE ReplacementQuantity Sold : KitReplaces OE Number : F37Z8340700A, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, E7TZ99430B39A, E7TZ99430B38A, 1L5Z9943150AAReplaces Partslink Number : FO1900117, FO1918101, FO1918102, FO1911101Interchange Part Number : F37Z8340700A, FO1900117, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, FO1918101, FO1918102, 38648, E7TZ99430B39A, E7TZ99430B38A, 1L5Z9943150AA, FO1911101Warranty : 1-year Replacement unlimited-mileage warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl phthalate, Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Returns Policy : 30-Day Return Policy
Tailgate Cable - Sold individually
Part Number: RB38532
Guaranteed to Fit
$13.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Notes : 16.31 in. LengthQuantity Sold : Sold individuallyReplaces OE Number : 385322, 5L5Z9943052AA, 5L5Z9943053AA, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, ZZM065865, ZZM065875Warranty : Lifetime Dorman limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Zinc, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Series : Help SeriesInterchange Part Number : 385322, 5L5Z9943052AA, 5L5Z9943053AA, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, ZZM065865, ZZM065875
Tailgate Cable - Set of 2
Part Number: SET-RB38532
Guaranteed to Fit
$25.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Notes : 0.26 in. Diameter; 16.31 in. LengthComponents : (2) Tailgate CableQuantity Sold : Set of 2Replaces OE Number : 385322, 5L5Z9943052AA, 5L5Z9943053AA, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, ZZM065865, ZZM065875Warranty : Lifetime Dorman limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Zinc, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Series : Help SeriesInterchange Part Number : 385322, 5L5Z9943052AA, 5L5Z9943053AA, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, ZZM065865, ZZM065875
Tailgate Handle, Textured Black Plastic Without Camera Hole Without Key Hole
Part Number: KIT-062424-C22
Guaranteed to Fit
$14.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 6 Cyl 4.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 6 Cyl 4.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 4 Cyl 2.5L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL 6 Cyl 3.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL 4 Cyl 2.5L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL 6 Cyl 4.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 6 Cyl 3.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 4 Cyl 2.5L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 6 Cyl 3.0L
Product Details
Location : ExteriorComponents : (2) Tailgate Cable and (1) Tailgate HandleType : Tailgate HandleColor Finish : Textured BlackDoor Lock Key Hole Provision : Without Key HoleCamera Hole : Without Camera HoleMaterial : PlasticQuantity Sold : KitReplaces OE Number : 1L5Z9943400AAA, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053AReplaces Partslink Number : FO1915109, FO1918101, FO1918102Warranty : 1-year Replacement unlimited-mileage warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, Di-ethylhexyl phthalate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Promotions : Collision Parts SavingsReturns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicyInterchange Part Number : 1L5Z9943400AAA, FO1915109, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, FO1918101, FO1918102
Tailgate Handle, Smooth Black Metal Without Camera Hole Without Key Hole
Part Number: KIT-062424-C23
Guaranteed to Fit
$15.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 4 Cyl 2.5L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 6 Cyl 3.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL 6 Cyl 4.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 4 Cyl 2.5L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 6 Cyl 3.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash 6 Cyl 4.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 6 Cyl 4.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL 6 Cyl 3.0L
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL 4 Cyl 2.5L
Product Details
Location : ExteriorComponents : (2) Tailgate Cable and (1) Tailgate HandleType : Tailgate HandleColor Finish : Smooth BlackDoor Lock Key Hole Provision : Without Key HoleCamera Hole : Without Camera HoleMaterial : MetalQuantity Sold : KitReplaces OE Number : F87Z9943400AAF, F37Z9943400A, ZZM065750, 1F2065670, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053AReplaces Partslink Number : FO1915113, FO1918101, FO1918102Warranty : 1-year Replacement unlimited-mileage warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, Di-ethylhexyl phthalate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicyInterchange Part Number : F87Z9943400AAF, F37Z9943400A, ZZM065750, 1F2065670, FO1915113, F37Z9943052A, F37Z9943053A, FO1918101, FO1918102
Tailgate Cable - Sold individually
Part Number: R-F581910
Guaranteed to Fit
$7.91
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XLT All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger EV All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger Splash All Engines
  • 1998 Ford Ranger XL All Engines
Product Details
Location : Driver SideNotes : 17.3 in.Quantity Sold : Sold individuallyReplaces OE Number : F37Z9943053AReplaces Partslink Number : FO1918102Warranty : 1-year ReplaceXL unlimited-mileage warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Interchange Part Number : F37Z9943053A, FO1918102Returns Policy : 30-Day Return Policy
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Tailgate Cable Shopping Info

What Is a Tailgate Cable?

A tailgate cable links the tailgate to the body of your vehicle. It supports the tailgate and keeps it in place.

How Much Does a Tailgate Cable Replacement Cost?

The price of an aftermarket tailgate cable falls anywhere between $1 and $310. Material, set or kit inclusions, brand, and warranty are some of the factors that can affect its pricing. If you’re hiring a professional mechanic to do the replacement for you, you may have to shell out an additional $40 to $100, depending on the rates in your area.

Shop for Aftermarket Tailgate Straps on CarParts.com

Want to get stronger tailgate cables for your vehicle at a price that won’t break the bank? Shop here at CarParts.com. Our high-quality tailgate cables come with a low-price guarantee to help you repair your ride without going over budget.

Our direct-fit aftermarket tailgate cables are sold individually, in sets, and as part of a kit with various inclusions. They come in different diameters and lengths, so you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your ride.

All our tailgate cables are on hand and ready to ship. Shop anytime, and we’ll have the part you need delivered to your doorstep in as fast as two business days. If you have any questions about our products, our friendly customer service team is available round the clock to help you out.

We source our products from only the best brands in the aftermarket industry. All our tailgate cables passed strict manufacturing processes, so rest assured that you’re getting a replacement that can last for a long time.

Plug in your ride’s year, make, and model in our vehicle selector to view compatible parts. You can also narrow down the results to the ones that match your preferences using our website’s search filters. It only takes a few minutes to find and purchase the tailgate cables you need here at CarParts.com. Shop today!