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2005 Ford Ranger Engine Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Ford Ranger, 8% of all 289 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 17 Ranger model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 58,500 miles.

Engine complaints
23
8% of 289
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
58,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Ranger engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2005, latest Feb 13, 2023.

2005 Ford Ranger engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2005Aug 2009Jul 2010Jan 2012Dec 2013Mar 2015Dec 2021
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2005 to Feb 2023; peak Oct 2007 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Ford Ranger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ranger model year

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

  1. 200523 (8%)
  2. 200622 (8%)
  3. 20074 (1%)
  4. 20086 (2%)
  5. 20098 (5%)
  6. 20109 (6%)
  7. 20117 (3%)
  8. 20140 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)
  11. 201942 (16%)
  12. 202023 (18%)
  13. 202123 (20%)
  14. 20228 (22%)
  15. 20235 (28%)
  16. 202411 (13%)
  17. 202514 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Ranger have engine problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford Ranger, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,500 miles.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most engine complaints?
The 2019 Ford Ranger has the most engine complaints (42), compared with 23 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford Ranger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Ranger is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.