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2005 Ford Ranger

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

3 current

Combined

13.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,123

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

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Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2024100 · manufacturer campaign 23S08

11 February 2024

Transport Canada lists: Ranger 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag may have been installed incorrectly during a previous recall repair. As a result, the airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Note: This recall affects vehicles repaired by a Ford dealer during recalls 17S42 (Transport Canada recall 2017-633) or 18S02 (Transport Canada recall 2018-024).

Why it matters

An airbag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the front passenger airbag inflator correctly.

14,109 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021077 · manufacturer campaign 21S05

19 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Fusion 2011–2012 · Mustang 2005–2014 · Ranger 2004–2009, 2011 · MKZ 2008, 2010

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles that had the driver-front and/or passenger-front airbag inflator replaced after a collision or theft. An obsolete airbag may have been installed. On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer to inspect the driver and/or passenger airbag inflator or module and replace it, if necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

8,811 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017633 · manufacturer campaign 17S42

15 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: Ranger 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver and/or passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. This recall supersedes recall 2015-231 (Ford recall 15S22) and recall 2016-033 (Ford recall 16S03) for these same vehicles and inflators. The recall remedy parts for those recalls were an interim repair and must be replaced with final repair inflators.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver and passenger airbag inflator with a new design inflator.

26,633 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr
2 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016033 · manufacturer campaign 16S03

25 January 2016

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Ranger 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflator. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2017633. Please see recall 2017633 for more information. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2017633">Click here for more information</a>

29,335 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSuperseded

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015231 · manufacturer campaign 15S22

28 May 2015

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Ranger 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace airbag inflators. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2017633. Please see recall 2017633 for more information. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2017633">Click here for more information</a>

29,458 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 80% of 127 2005 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2005 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2005 Ford Ranger, of which 3 are current and 2 have been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2005 Ford Ranger get?
NRCan rates the 2005 Ford Ranger at 13.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 306 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2005 Ford Ranger for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,123 in fuel, producing roughly 6,145 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.