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2005 Ford Ranger Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Ford Ranger, 12% of all 289 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 17 Ranger model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 59,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
34
12% of 289
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
59,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Ranger suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2005, latest May 15, 2020.

2005 Ford Ranger suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2005Sep 2008Jul 2011Aug 2014May 2015Apr 2016Jun 2018Aug 2019
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to May 2020; peak Mar 2006 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Ford Ranger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ranger model year

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

  1. 200534 (12%)
  2. 200626 (10%)
  3. 200711 (4%)
  4. 20087 (2%)
  5. 20094 (2%)
  6. 20104 (3%)
  7. 20114 (2%)
  8. 20140 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)
  11. 201924 (9%)
  12. 20205 (4%)
  13. 20215 (4%)
  14. 20220 (0%)
  15. 20231 (6%)
  16. 20245 (6%)
  17. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Ranger have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Ford Ranger, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,000 miles.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Ford Ranger has the most suspension complaints (34), compared with 34 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Ford Ranger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Ranger is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.