2005 Ford Ranger Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　The flareside pickup bed option is no longer available. Package updates and revised wheel and tire options round out the changes to the 2005 Ford Ranger.

　　

zzdcar says

　　Old, tired and completely outclassed by its competition, the 2005 Ford Ranger only deserves a look if you're content with a cheap price and passable performance.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab XL Rwd Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$160/mo  for Ranger XL

　　Ranger XL

　　2dr Regular Cab XL Rwd Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M) - $14,610 MSRP2dr SuperCab XL Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $17,500 MSRP2dr Regular Cab XL 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $18,300 MSRP2dr SuperCab XL 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M) - $21,215 MSRP2dr Regular Cab XL Fleet Rwd Styleside LB (2.3L 4cyl 5M) - $15,730 MSRP2dr Regular Cab XL Fleet 4WD Styleside LB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $19,425 MSRP2dr Regular Cab STX Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $16,375 MSRP2dr SuperCab STX Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $18,290 MSRP4dr SuperCab STX Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $19,615 MSRP2dr Regular Cab XLT Rwd Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M) - $16,530 MSRP2dr Regular Cab XLT Rwd Styleside LB (2.3L 4cyl 5M) - $17,705 MSRP2dr SuperCab XLT Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $18,735 MSRP4dr SuperCab XLT Appearance Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $19,915 MSRP2dr Regular Cab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $20,395 MSRP2dr Regular Cab XLT 4WD Styleside LB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $21,570 MSRP2dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M) - $22,455 MSRP4dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M) - $23,635 MSRP2dr Regular Cab EDGE Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $17,025 MSRP2dr SuperCab EDGE Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $19,095 MSRP4dr SuperCab EDGE Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) (Most Popular) - $20,275 MSRP2dr Regular Cab EDGE 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M) - $20,750 MSRP2dr SuperCab EDGE 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M) - $22,810 MSRP4dr SuperCab EDGE 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M) - $23,990 MSRP4dr SuperCab FX4 Off-Road 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M) - $25,500 MSRP4dr SuperCab FX4 Level II 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M) - $26,795 MSRP

　　vs

　　$218/mo

　　Avg. Compact Truck

　　

2005 Ranger Highlights

Type: SuperCabRegular CabSuperCab

　　Trim: XLSTXXLTEDGEFX4 Off-RoadFX4 Level IIXL

　　

Base MSRP	$17,500
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$208/month
Seating	3 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	5,860 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles