Overview & Reviews

The flareside pickup bed option is no longer available. Package updates and revised wheel and tire options round out the changes to the 2005 Ford Ranger.

• Multiple trim levels and options, functional interior, cheap price.

• Dated platform, weak engines, choppy ride, lack of modern features and amenities, no crew cab body style.

User Reviews:

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  Great little truck. - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By James Patterson - July 2 - 12:34 am

  My dad bought the truck to be my future vehicle. Great for around town driving and trips to/from Lowes, not great for heavy hauling and towing. A/C and heater work GREAT because of the small size of the cab. sank this one into a hole while delivering hay and pulled it right out, no damage. the Vulcan V6 leaves some to be desired but it can hold its own. no maintenance besides normal checkups needed. runs like a Swiss watch, never had any strange sounds. the engine does vapor release with a click quite a bit more often then other cars but no problem. The truck gets good mileage but the tank is small. expect to fill up a bit more often. I like to think of it as a car with a large trunk.

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  Have you driven a Ford lately? - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By Ford Tough? - February 11 - 10:34 am

  I was skeptical to buy a Ford at first, but the salesman convinced me that Fords are built as well if not better than ever.and for the first "3 years or 36000 miles" we loved our truck. Got lots of compliments and it was fun to drive, other than the squeeky brakes. Then mile 36001 came along. Alternator, wheel hub. I do not abuse my truck. It is kept clean and has only been off road 2 or 3 times. I didnt think alternators went bad anymore. Not only do they go bad but they cost a bunch! I thought ok...$100?...nope $500!..Wheel hub...ok....$100....nope $300. Cant wait to see whats next...I am afraid to drive my Ford lately! Hate to see a U.S. company struggle...but "Quality is job 1"

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  Update after 3 years. Even better. - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By JDP - May 2 - 7:03 pm

  I wanted to give an update after owing the Ranger for 3 years. I am even more impressed with this little truck than earlier. Mileage is still great for a truck (4cyl,5spd) I still have the original tires. No squeaks or rattles, and it is a truck. Moved from Austin to DFW with a full load and a trailer load behind. Probably 2000lbs total. I thought it would be a slow 4th gear go. Not a bit of it. Got out on I35, shifted up to 5th gear and away we went. I love this truck. I have met several owners that have owned more than one and now I know why.

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  A sporty truck... - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By mike surf - December 13 - 3:22 am

  Wonderfully comfortable seats, good handling, and I like the "trucky" styling. My 3rd Ranger.

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  Best value & great seat comfort - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By mikesurf - November 18 - 10:47 am

  Yes, the Ranger is an old design, but its also a good design. This is a truck, not a luxury car, and it is not meant to be a luxury car. However, it does have the most comfortable seats I have ever experienced--they actually support a guys shoulders, which almost no other vehicles seats do. I like the style, particularly the two tone cloth seats which give the truck a sporty look. Engine performance is adequate, and seems very quiet at cruise. A fine truck, and thousands less w/ Ford incentives than any Japanese brand truck.

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  Exactly what I wanted - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By Ranger XLT - August 15 - 9:42 am

  I was looking for a small truck that would tow my boats, haul my diving and camping equipment, ride easy on the long trips, get decent gas mileage, and still fit in small parking spaces. This one does it all, and looks good doing it. We even used it to tow a loaded car from Iowa to Oregon, and it did it with ease.

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  Good Truck - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By fenderdh69 - June 5 - 6:59 pm

  Very solid truck, I love to drive it.

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  Ford Ranger - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By kyler - March 17 - 11:45 am

  It is good truck but i think that it needs more power in order to compete with the Toyota Tacoma.

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  Reliable, durable, no frills - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By iowadoc - November 9 - 4:34 pm

  Bought this at the end of the whole "employee discount" deal. Looked on the internet through the Ford web site (which lets you see the actual sticker on the car) to find the most basic Ranger XLT 4x4. Im finding I like this truck more and more. I like the simple-almost-austere but very functional design. Fit and finish is very good. First weekend I had it I drove it to Kansas City, 350 miles. My youngest daughter, who gets car sick, complemented the ride. Plenty of room for our gear behind the seats. Handles very well. Now, with about 3K on the engine Im getting 20 mph in everyday driving, 22 highway. I recommend this vehicle without reservations.

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  I love my baby - 2005 Ford Ranger
  By alicia - September 24 - 1:23 am

  This is the first brand new vehicle that I have bought and I love every bit of it.