2005 Ford Ranger Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 8%of 289 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Ford Ranger, 8% of the 289 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought a used 2005 Ford Ranger xlt 4x4 in july of 2018 being a one owner vehicle and low milage at the time which was about 65000 miles I saw it online in one of the local dealerships in town. He had a great reputation and I went to see him got a great deal so I bought it.. The truck passed ma state inspection with no issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11277758, filed 2019-11, 71,000 miles“The repair shop informed me my leaf spring shackles could not be repaired due to severe rot of the frame in the rear.truck only has 59000 miles on it and was well taken care of.the rest of the truck is in very good shape. This should not happen is there a recall I dont no about? Thankyou”
NHTSA complaint #11217257, filed 2019-06, 59,000 miles“The entire rear of my truck the rear bed liner and frame of my truck is all rusted out I was told that this is a known problem for these trucks and would like Ford to recall this as this is dangerous I live my truck but driving it is not safe”
NHTSA complaint #11122953, filed 2018-08, 65,000 miles“Entire spare tire storage mount assembly broke free from frame and pulled wires and hoses with it as it went under my right tire and caused me to go off road nearly crashing int trees”
NHTSA complaint #10723835, filed 2015-06, 89,000 miles“Fist size and multiple finger size rust holes in frame. Spare tire mounts completely rusted off.spare tire was held on by steel line. When I was driving down the highway leaf spring mount on driver side rusted completely off. Leaf spring now pushes up on bottom of the bed. Also happened while driving down highway heard a loud bang. Got home and seen that is what happened. Driving this truck puts anyone on the road in immediate danger. Driver and others. I would say everything that has happened would be near misses”
NHTSA complaint #10715492, filed 2015-05, 126,594 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018934Jan 1, 2006Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 6 | 14% |
| 2024 | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 | 13 | 11% |
| 2020 | 14 | 11% |
| 2019 | 34 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 22 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 5% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 22 | 4% |
| 2000 | 23 | 3% |
| 1999 | 28 | 4% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Ranger
132 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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