2005 Ford Ranger Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026

24Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

8.3%Of all 289 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS131 · 45.3%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE24 · 8.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY23 · 8%

SUSPENSION22 · 7.6%

Unspecified / other21 · 7.3%

Share of the 289 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Ford Ranger overview page.

What owners report

“FIRST TIME WE WERE SHOPPING, WHEN WE STARTED THE CAR IT WOULDN'T START. WE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP? WHEN IT HAPPEN THE NEXT TIME WE…”NHTSA complaint 10596540 — filed 06/05/2014

“DRIVING ON I75 WHEN ENGINE STOPPED. I LOST ALL POWER. WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE ROAD AND ONTO THE SHOULDER. AFTER FIVE MINUTES, TRUCK…”NHTSA complaint 10463214 — filed 06/26/2012

“DRIVING ON FREEWAY APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 MINUTES AT 55-70MPH AND ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING. PULL OVER WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10419376 — filed 08/14/2011

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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Ranger have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Ford Ranger: 24 of 289 complaints on file (8.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Ford Ranger have in total?

289 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.