The 1998 Ford Ranger owners manual shows a starter relay in the power distribution box in the engine compartment . It is the # 6 relay . Ford suggests disconnecting your battery before servicing anything in the PD BOX , which means your Ranger will have to relearn its idle , the radio clock and stations will have to be reset etc.
It is on the starter and part of it
it is located on the side of the stater it will come when you remove the starter
on your starter which should be next to the oil pan on the underside of your truck
Starter solenoid? Follow the + battery cable - connects to solenoid - may be at the inner fender wall
Relay # 6 is the ( starter relay ) in the Power Distribution Box , in the engine compartment of a 1998 Ford Ranger
On the drivers side on the bottom of the engine, it has a red wire going into it.
It should be attached to the short positive battery cable.
Should be bolted to the left fender.
Ford's fusible links are usually connected to the battery side of the starter solenoid.
Check and or replace your starter solenoid.
The solenoid is on the starter.
The starter solenoid should be located on the inside fender close to the battery. It will have the positive battery cable connected to it.