2005 Ford Ranger Review

2005 Ford Ranger is a Regular Cab Pickup 2-dr style car measuring 188.50 in length and 66.20 in height. Made in United States, 2005 Ford Ranger has 18 trims priced by the manufacturer at 17,705 with just total of 9 recalls in the past 2005 Ford Ranger. It’s seating 3 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 20.00 gallon. The engine is 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V and uses 18 - 24 of gasoline in the city and 18 - 24 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Trims Available: 18
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 3
MSRP: $17,705 USD
MPG: 17 - 24 City / 22 - 29 HWY
Tires: 225/70R15
Tank Size: 20 gallon

Ford Ranger 2005 Trims

2005 Ford Ranger XL 2WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 18 - 24 City / 22 - 29 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 18 - 24 City / 22 - 29 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger XLT Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 - 24 City / 22 - 29 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 18 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger STX 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 18 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger XL 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 - 17 City / 19 - 21 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger Edge 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 - 17 City / 20 - 21 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab 2-Door 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger STX SuperCab 2-Door 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab 4-Door 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger XL SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab 4-Door 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger STX SuperCab 4-Door 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4-Door 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger XLT Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 - 17 City / 19 - 21 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 2-Door 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4-Door 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2005 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 16 City / 19 - 20 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1FTYR10EX5PB04455
  • 1FTYR10E05PB04643
  • 1FTYR10E55PB12575

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 21V081000 started on /Date(1613451600000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 8, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Recall 21V076000 started on /Date(1613538000000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 8, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Recall 06E065000 started on /Date(1153108800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

Recall 09E025000 started on /Date(1242014400000-0400)/.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Recall 11V352000 started on /Date(1310529600000-0400)/.

Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 15V322000 started on /Date(1432785600000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger trucks manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S22. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V-787.

Recall 16V036000 started on /Date(1453698000000-0500)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S03. Note: This recall supersedes 14V-343 and only applies to Rangers manufactured in North America.

Recall 17V787000 started on /Date(1512968400000-0500)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-036 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.

Recall 17V788000 started on /Date(1512968400000-0500)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V322 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42.

FAQ

2005 Ford Ranger is made in United States between 1983 to 2021.

The 2005 Ford Ranger is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2005 Ford Ranger look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2005 Ford Ranger’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 18 - 24 miles, which is lower then 2004 Ford Ranger.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2005 Ford Ranger so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2005 Ford Ranger is lower than $7,305.

There are 9 recalls recorded in our database for 2005 Ford Ranger that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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