2005 Ford Ranger Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$15,245 to $26,135

Original MSRP

7.3
of 10

expert review

4.3

avg user rating

(38 reviews)
7.3
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
8/10
Technology
7/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
5/10
Form & function
7/10
Cost-effectiveness
9/10
2005 Ford Ranger Test Drive Review summaryImage

The Ford Ranger has been the best-selling compact pickup truck in the United States for nearly two decades, and recent improvements have made it more usable than ever before

The Ford Ranger has remained solidly in the mid-sized, despite similar offerings from other automakers ballooning over the years. The Ranger is aging, but gracefully, and it continues to be a good truck with a solid starting price. Recent improvements have given the truck a much better ride, upgraded brakes, and a bump in interior quality.
8/10

Thanks to somewhat bland but timeless styling and a content-heavy facelift in 2004, the Ranger looks nearly as fresh today as it did when the latest generation first debuted in 2001. The 2004 update brought a taller and more well-defined grille, a curvier body, and a host of interior upgrades that include new seats and convenience features.

Ford offers the Ranger in a few different body and cab configurations that include an old-school regular cab, a supercab with a 6-foot bed, and a flareside option with recessed body panels in front of the rear wheels.

Chris Teague
Published May 25, 2021 by Chris Teague
Chris is an automotive journalist covering new vehicle reveals, news, and technology. He loves digging into the details to tell entertaining and informative stories.

User reviews for 2005 Ford Ranger

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User rating:
by Anonymous
Aug 08, 2023
Console torn out. Overall cleanliness absent. Signs of being in collisionAug 08, 2023
by Linda G
Jan 01, 2022
About the the best old used vehicle you can get in my opinion. Jan 01, 2022
by Sharon H
Oct 04, 2021
The Ford Ranger is a nice little truck. It handles well. Oct 04, 2021

2005 Ford Ranger Pricing

Original MSRP
$15,245 to $26,135
Price range
$8,805 to $8,938
Average price on CG
$8,830
YoY price change
$8,938 to $8,830

Trims & specs

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: rear

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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