2005 Ford Ranger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 289 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,469miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 289 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,469 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Due to extensive rust damage despite proper preventative maintenance, the integrity of the frame/chassis of the vehicle was compromised. Subsequently, the left side of the frame at the midway point of the length of the vehicle snapped completely separating into two pieces. The rust damage also caused the spare tire apparatus to break and also caused the bumper to fall off.”
NHTSA complaint #10947249, filed 2017-01, 102,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the tie rod was wearing. He also heard a loud clanging noise while driving various speeds. The dealer lubricated the tie rod, but the failure continued. The noise has gotten worse and Ford refuses to assist. The failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 7,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10270181, filed 2009-05, 6,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a clunking noise coming from the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for inspection. The dealer replaced the tie rod assembly and upper control arm bushings however, the problem persisted.”
NHTSA complaint #10153185, filed 2006-03, 9,774 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when making left or right turns. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10745930, filed 2015-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 17 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 19 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Ranger
132 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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