2005 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

22Suspension complaints

7.6%Of all 289 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How suspension 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

“FIST SIZE AND MULTIPLE FINGER SIZE RUST HOLES IN FRAME. SPARE TIRE MOUNTS COMPLETELY RUSTED OFF.SPARE TIRE WAS HELD ON BY STEEL LINE. WHEN I…”NHTSA complaint 10715492 — filed 05/09/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AND SPARE TIRE FRAME ROTTED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10693689 — filed 03/11/2015

“SPARE TIRE AND CARRIER DETACHED FROM FRAME. REAR BUMPER DETACHED FROM FRAME. RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE COLLAPSED. GASOLINE SUPPORT STRAP DETACHED FROM FRAME CROSS…”NHTSA complaint 10676246 — filed 01/17/2015

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Ranger have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Ford Ranger: 22 of 289 complaints on file (7.6%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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 07/12/2026.