2005
Ford Ranger

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$21,570
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Available trims

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  • Reg Cab 112" WB XL
    Starts at
    $14,610
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,370 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 118" WB XL
    Starts at
    $15,730
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,307 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB STX
    Starts at
    $16,375
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,370 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB XLT
    Starts at
    $16,530
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,370 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB Edge
    Starts at
    $17,025
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,454 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 126" WB XL
    Starts at
    $17,500
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,421 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 118" WB XLT
    Starts at
    $17,705
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,307 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 126" WB STX
    Starts at
    $18,290
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,521 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB XL 4WD
    Starts at
    $18,300
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,304 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 126" WB XLT
    Starts at
    $18,735
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,421 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 126" WB Edge
    Starts at
    $19,095
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,349 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 118" WB XL 4WD
    Starts at
    $19,425
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,239 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 126" WB STX
    Starts at
    $19,615
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,681 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 126" WB XLT
    Starts at
    $19,915
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,581 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 126" WB Edge
    Starts at
    $20,275
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,489 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB XLT 4WD
    Starts at
    $20,395
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,304 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB Edge 4WD
    Starts at
    $20,750
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,304 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 126" WB XL 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,215
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,303 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 118" WB XLT 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,570
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,239 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 126" WB XLT 4WD
    Starts at
    $22,455
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,303 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 126" WB Edge 4WD
    Starts at
    $22,810
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,303 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 126" WB XLT 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,635
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,443 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 126" WB Edge 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,990
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,443 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 126" WB FX4 Off-Rd 4WD
    Starts at
    $25,500
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,092 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 126" WB FX4 Lvl II 4WD
    Starts at
    $26,795
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,392 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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2005 Ford Ranger

Notable features

Two cab styles
Three engine choices
Manual or automatic
RWD or 4WD
Wide variety of models and options

The good & the bad

The good

Driving ease
Maneuverability
Build quality
Fuel economy with four-cylinder

The bad

Performance with four-cylinder
Resale value of regular-cab 2WD models
Fuel economy with V-6
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Ford Ranger base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
3/5
Side driver
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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    $14,610
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    1,239 lbs
    Payload Capacity
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    Towing Capacity
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  • 2004
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    $14,575
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    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
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    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    1,634 lbs
    Payload Capacity
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    Towing Capacity
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    $12,849
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    MPG
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    $22,255
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Consumer reviews

93% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 44 reviews
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Comfort 3.9
Interior 3.9
Performance 4.1
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

By Donna from Camden
Owns this car
August 26, 2020

Ford Rangers are good trucks

Very reliable, sturdy truck, nice designing and style, great work truck, best midsize truck I've ever had, lasts forever, gas mileage could be better but overall great vehicle
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By John from Whitehall
Owns this car
February 26, 2020

Practical , Fun to Drive and 4Wheel Drive when you

Plenty of space, rides high to see the traffic ahead of you , 4 Wheel comes very handy , weather it's wet grass for your kids games or a foot of snow . Nothing better then to have that luxery when you need it !
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Ford Ranger?

The 2005 Ford Ranger is available in 6 trim levels:

  • Edge (6 styles)
  • FX4 Lvl II (1 style)
  • FX4 Off-Rd (1 style)
  • STX (3 styles)
  • XL (6 styles)
  • XLT (8 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Ford Ranger?

The 2005 Ford Ranger offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2005 Ford Ranger reliable?

The 2005 Ford Ranger has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Ford Ranger owners.

Is the 2005 Ford Ranger a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Ford Ranger. 93.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 44 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.6

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