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2005 Ford Ranger Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Ford Ranger, 8% of all 289 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest electrical complaint count among 17 Ranger model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
23
8% of 289
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Ford Ranger electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 10, 2005, latest May 10, 2019.

2005 Ford Ranger electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2005May 2010Nov 2010Mar 2011Nov 2012Jun 2013May 2019
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2005 to May 2019; peak Aug 2011 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Ford Ranger

  1. NHTSA 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Electrical System26,715 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:brake lights

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Ranger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (8%)
  2. 200611 (4%)
  3. 20076 (2%)
  4. 20088 (2%)
  5. 20092 (1%)
  6. 20104 (3%)
  7. 201111 (5%)
  8. 20140 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)
  11. 201950 (19%)
  12. 202016 (13%)
  13. 20218 (7%)
  14. 20229 (24%)
  15. 20232 (11%)
  16. 202426 (31%)
  17. 20258 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Ranger have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Ford Ranger, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2019 Ford Ranger has the most electrical complaints (50), compared with 23 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Ford Ranger?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Ranger concerns the electrical: 11V352000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.