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2005 FORD RANGER Safety Overview

The 2005 FORD RANGER has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 9 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Air bags:frontal
  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD RANGER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2005 FORD RANGER 23V306000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacemen...

An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V306000: An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/28/2023
2005 FORD RANGER 23V125000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacemen...

An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V125000: An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/24/2023
2005 FORD RANGER 21V076000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped wit...

In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 21V076000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/17/2021
2005 FORD RANGER 21V081000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mer...

In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 21V081000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/16/2021
2005 FORD RANGER 17V787000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger truc...

In 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 potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V787000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/11/2017
2005 FORD RANGER 17V788000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger truc...

In 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, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V788000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/11/2017
2005 FORD RANGER 16V036000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles manufactured ...

In 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 potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 16V036000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/25/2016
2005 FORD RANGER 15V322000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger trucks manufactured Ma...

In 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 potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V322000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/28/2015
2005 FORD RANGER 11V352000

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRI...

NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 11V352000: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/13/2011

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.