| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Ford Ranger repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 38 repairs.
2005 Ford Ranger engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 138000 mi | The crankshaft damper failed. The damper is solidly mounted to the crankshaft but to reduce vibration there is a bonded rubber cushion between that solid part and the steel ring that holds the serpentine belt. That rubber separated from the outside ring which then came off. A new damper and belt fixed it. |
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 103000 mi US $30 |
Worn out Belt Tensioner. Replaced myself in about 30 minutes |
| 113200 mi US $690 |
Cracked Thermostat housing. Had to replace whole unit + sensors |
| 132000 mi US $30 |
Bad thermostat |
| 132000 mi US $4000 |
Rear main seal leak, |
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| C $2250 | replace cylinder heads as per Ford TSB #05-26-3 |
| 78000 mi | Just stopped at highway speed, replaced fuel pump. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 73000 mi US $56 |
Replaced faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) and serpentine belt (preventive maintenance). 2017 update: The replacement IAC has been intermittent with high idle. Once the engine warms up the idle returns to normal. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 104500 mi US $250 |
Fuel pump shutoff switch replacement |
| 109000 mi | Truck lost power and went into "limp mode", and when turned off would not restart. Had vehicle towed to nearby shop where mass air flow sensor was repaired the same day. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 95000 mi US $250 |
Replaced leaking thermostat housing |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 103700 mi US $800 |
valve spring broke, sending valve into cylinder |
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