There are 1 owner-reported visibility & wipers complaints for the 2005 Ford Rangerin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD RANGER. WHEN IT RAINS, WATER ENTERS THE MOTOR AND FREEZES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, RENDERING THEM INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL MARCH OF 2008, BUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE MOTOR IS $105.04. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,574. UPDATED 02/15/08. *LJ
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026