Worst 2005 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 131 | 12 | — | 129,937 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 24 | 2 | 1 | 41,928 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 23 | 2 | — | 198,352 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 22 | 2 | — | 73,885 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 | — | 1 | 108,434 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | 1 | 1 | 56,119 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 77,408 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 8 | — | 1 | 49,341 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 73,332 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | 1 | — | 51,832 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 7 | — | — | 55,214 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | — | — | 30,358 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | 109,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2 | — | 113,980 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 43,298 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 49,212 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 87,582 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | 52 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | 2 | 24,941 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 48,109 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 10,396 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 7,887 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 44,250 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 122,850 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 32,546 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2005 Ford Ranger
71 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,691,226 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
+ 61 more recalls
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