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2005 Ford Ranger recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | – |
Safety recalls11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 28, 202323V306000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V306000
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| Feb 24, 202323V125000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V125000
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| Feb 17, 202121V076000 | Air bags: frontalIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V076000
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| Feb 16, 202121V081000 | Air bags: frontalIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V081000
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| Dec 11, 201717V787000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 17V787000
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| Dec 11, 201717V788000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants,… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 17V788000
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Owner complaints by component289
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 132 | 46 |
| Fuel system | 37 | 13 |
| Structure | 34 | 12 |
| Gasoline | 29 | 10 |
| Suspension | 26 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Power train | 8 | 3 |
| Tires | 8 | 3 |
| Other | 8 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 2 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Parking brake
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that upon arriving to the residence and applying the parking brake and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle started to roll backwards.”
- Air bags
“The contact owned a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle was rear-ended by a driver who ran the stop sign. The impact caused the vehicle to flip over multiple times.”
- Air bags
“See attached document for complaint”
Other Ford Ranger model years
- 20097 recalls169 complaints
- 20085 recalls326 complaints
- 20075 recalls270 complaints
- 200612 recalls272 complaints
- 20059 recalls289 complaints
- 200410 recalls404 complaints
- 20031 recall243 complaints
- 20023 recalls346 complaints
- 20014 recalls527 complaints
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2005 Ford Ranger recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Ranger have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Ranger. The most recent, 23V306000 (reported April 28, 2023), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2005 Ford Ranger recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 8 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (3). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Ford Ranger?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 132 complaints out of 289 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 23 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Ford Ranger?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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