The 2005 Ford Ranger Regular Cab has received varying safety ratings across different crash scenarios. With a front crash driver side rating of 4 and a front crash passenger side rating of 4, it indicates good protection for occupants in the event of a frontal collision. The side crash drivers side rating is high at 5, suggesting excellent protection for side impacts on the driver's side. However, the overall side crash rating and rollover ratings are not provided, which leaves some uncertainty about the vehicle's safety in these situations.
Unfortunately, this Ford Ranger does not come equipped with stability control, collision warning, or lane departure warning systems, which are valuable safety features that could help prevent accidents or mitigate their severity. It's essential for drivers to exercise caution in challenging driving conditions without these advanced safety technologies.
Moreover, the 2005 Ford Ranger has a substantial number of complaints, totaling 286, indicating potential issues that owners have faced with this vehicle. Additionally, there have been 11 recalls, highlighting the presence of safety-related defects that needed to be addressed by the manufacturer. The high number of recalls suggests that owners should stay informed and proactive in addressing any potential safety issues with their Ford Ranger.
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Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2005 Ford Ranger Regular Cab
ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.
Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2005 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.
Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2020 Score |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Front Crash Rating | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Front Crash Driver Side Rating | 4 | Not Rated |
| Front Crash Passenger Side Rating | 4 | Not Rated |
Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2020 Score |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Side Crash Rating | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Side Crash Drivers Side Rating | 5 | Not Rated |
| Side Crash Passenger Side Rating | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Overall Side Barrier Rating | Not Rated | Not Rated |
The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2020 Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover Rating | 2 | 3 |
| Rollover Possibility % | 0% | 0% |
| Dynamic Tip Result | No Tip | No Tip |
| Side Pole Crash Rating | Not Rated | Not Rated |
This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.
Choose a component to see what complaints people have made about them.
Choose a component to see what recalls people have made about them.
Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 ford ranger trucks to implement a final repair. upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture."Consequence:
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.Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V322 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42.
Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2017-12-11
Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 ranger trucks manufactured march 24, 2003, to may 4, 2006. the affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture."Consequence:
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.Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S22. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V-787.
Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2015-05-28
Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. the replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly."Consequence:
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08.
Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2023-02-24
Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. the replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly."Consequence:
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-125.
Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2023-04-28
This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.
FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.
| Manufacturer | Complaint Count | Recall Count | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | 208,358 | 3,259 | 1 |
| CHEVROLET | 111,306 | 2,082 | 2 |
| TOYOTA | 81,019 | 1,852 | 3 |
| HONDA | 61,937 | 1,268 | 4 |
| NISSAN | 56,226 | 930 | 5 |
| DODGE | 45,756 | 827 | 6 |
| HYUNDAI | 44,150 | 649 | 7 |
| GMC | 34,441 | 1,410 | 8 |
| KIA | 29,832 | 501 | 9 |
| CHRYSLER | 27,698 | 254 | 10 |
| TESLA | 26,230 | 730 | 11 |
| BMW | 24,890 | 1,877 | 12 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | 23,125 | 829 | 13 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | 19,066 | 2,925 | 14 |
| SUBARU | 18,513 | 703 | 15 |
| MAZDA | 10,599 | 364 | 16 |
| PONTIAC | 10,430 | 138 | 17 |
| CADILLAC | 9,434 | 444 | 18 |
| AUDI | 7,865 | 1,093 | 19 |
| BUICK | 7,851 | 279 | 20 |
| SATURN | 7,672 | 84 | 21 |
| MERCURY | 7,374 | 135 | 22 |
| LEXUS | 6,373 | 408 | 23 |
| LINCOLN | 5,897 | 423 | 24 |
| ACURA | 5,722 | 382 | 25 |
| MINI | 5,585 | 366 | 26 |
| INFINITI | 4,000 | 187 | 27 |
| MITSUBISHI | 3,912 | 397 | 28 |
| VOLVO | 3,875 | 727 | 29 |
| PORSCHE | 2,646 | 1,231 | 30 |
| SUZUKI | 2,272 | 123 | 31 |
| FIAT | 2,205 | 80 | 32 |
| SAAB | 1,536 | 76 | 33 |
| JAGUAR | 1,195 | 198 | 34 |
| SMART | 528 | 17 | 35 |
| GENESIS | 436 | 42 | 36 |
| ISUZU | 249 | 37 | 37 |
| ALFA ROMEO | 161 | 37 | 38 |
| MASERATI | 76 | 46 | 39 |
| BENTLEY | 46 | 159 | 40 |
| POLESTAR | 42 | 2 | 41 |
| LUCID | 14 | 6 | 42 |
| CODA | 4 | 2 | 43 |
| MAYBACH | 0 | 0 | 44 |