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2005 Ford Ranger Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford Ranger, 17% of all 289 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 17 Ranger model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 48,199 miles.

Fuel System complaints
50
17% of 289
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
48,199 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Ranger fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 30, 2005, latest Apr 18, 2020.

2005 Ford Ranger fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2005Sep 2006Jul 2009Jun 2010Mar 2011Jan 2013Aug 2016
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Apr 2020; peak Jan 2006 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford Ranger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Ranger model year

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

  1. 200550 (17%)
  2. 200616 (6%)
  3. 20071 (0%)
  4. 20082 (1%)
  5. 20092 (1%)
  6. 20103 (2%)
  7. 20116 (3%)
  8. 20140 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)
  11. 20199 (3%)
  12. 20202 (2%)
  13. 20218 (7%)
  14. 20222 (5%)
  15. 20231 (6%)
  16. 20247 (8%)
  17. 20252 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Ranger have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford Ranger, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 48,199 miles.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2005 Ford Ranger has the most fuel system complaints (50), compared with 50 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford Ranger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Ranger is classified under fuel system. 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.