2005 Ford Ranger Consumer Discussions

Ford Ranger Stalling/Dying Issues

Re: 1999 Ranger Cutting Off While Driving [ceedubz]

Written by: edhughes on Apr 29, 2009 07:07 PM

I own a 2005 Ranger. I brought it new in Feb of 2005. Three times it has stalled on me. The first time it was after I had parked it nose down on a hill, it started, but died soon after. Then an hour later it started up and no problems...at least not until a week later. At that time it did it after coming out of a parking garage. This time it was towed to the ford dealership (where ... Read More...

Ford Ranger Engine questions

2005 4l engine quits running and restarts immediately

Written by: ranwill on Jan 30, 2009 04:10 PM

I will be driving my 05 ford ranger 4x4 level 2 and the motor will stop and then restart immediately without any fault showing up. I had it checked at the ford garage and they said four of the six cylinders were dropping out and the engine control module needed to be replaced. After replacing the module the truck continues to have the same problem. Read More...

Ford Ranger Fuel System

Re: 2005 ford ranger just quits [78gearhead]

Written by: bolivar on Oct 25, 2008 01:26 PM

I've not read about Rangers having this problem, but for other autos, these symptoms can be caused by faulty Crank Position Sensor/s. When this sensor fails, it totally shuts the car down. Very dangerous if you are traveling at high speed. In GM cars (Cadillac) they act exactly as you said, and they also do NOT set a check engine failure code many times. So, 'pulling ... Read More...

2005 ford ranger just quits

Written by: 78gearhead on Oct 25, 2008 00:45 PM

Hey, I have a 2005 FOrd Ranger--driving down the highway the engine just quit for no apparent reason--after a few minutes of just hanging out it restarted and on my way I went. On the way back home it quit again--this time no restart. The engine spins but wont start as if no fuel or no spark. GOt the truck home and it started right up. Next day I changed the original equip ... Read More...

Ford Ranger gas mileage

Ranger gas mileage

Written by: gregg_vw on Sep 09, 2007 11:03 AM

Can anyone explain to me whythe official EPA mpg on the Ford Ranger 3.0 and 4.0 liter engines has varied so much in the past seven years? I am interested in purchasing a used Ranger in this range of years. I would prefer a 4WD 4.0 liter with manual transmission. Since 2001, this engine has been OHC and 207 hp. When I look at the pre-2008 EPA window sticker figures, the ... Read More...

Ford Ranger Engine questions

2002 Ranger Engine question

Written by: rangergirlie on Aug 21, 2007 03:58 PM

Hey, I bought my ranger in 2005 with it being an 02 model and I have a question about the engine. well, I've noticed at the beginning of the year that it's not getting the right amount of mileage that it should be. I think it's suppose to be getting around 300 to the tank, but now it's more like 230 at max. Also, since it's been making clanking noises when i would accelerate, ... Read More...

Ford Ranger Brake Problems

2002 Ford Ranger brake (area) problems

Written by: rangergirlie on Aug 21, 2007 03:52 PM

I recieved my ranger in 2005 with it being an 02 model only having 18,000 on it. Excellent condition. Well, when i would hit the brakes, the steering wheel would shake. So, about a year and a half ago i bought new roders. Now it's shaking all over again. I don't know if maybe it's the calipers or something. I still have warrenty on it (extended service plan). ---also ... Read More...

What would the ideal redesigned Ranger be like?

Ford 4-Trac?

Written by: briguy5254 on Apr 20, 2007 05:26 AM

I came across this searching online for information on the next gen Ranger. http://www.autoblog.com/2005/11/25/update-world-premiere-ford-4-trac-concept-tru- ck/ I like it. Anyone have any updates(what, when, etc)? Read More...

Ford Ranger Maintenance and Repair

new truck

Written by: rangermang on Apr 26, 2006 11:46 PM

hey all if anyone out there has a 99 ranger with the 4cyl 2.5L 5sp manual i have a bit of advice that i finally used myself...go buy a new truck! i just recently bought a 2005 nissan frontier and it is a big step up! thats not to say you should go buy one, but definately buy a newer ranger, like 05 or 06, or something different. 99 seemed to be the year that Ford shrugged the ... Read More...

What would the ideal redesigned Ranger be like?

New Rangers

Written by: bolivar on Apr 13, 2006 00:28 AM

I looked at new Rangers from about 2000 thru 2005 and never replaced my 1994 4L Ext Cab STX because the new ones were not much different from my 94. And some of the things about my 94 were better. They have really screwed up how the bucket seats move forward and then will not 'remember' their previous setting. My 94 would do that, the 'tilt' was lost but the distance would ... Read More...