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2005 Ranger Trail CF5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Ranger Trail CF5000, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Ranger Trail CF5000 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2005 Ranger Trail CF5000 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ranger Trail.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other CF5000 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CF5000 median. How we score

'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CF5000 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 RANGER CF5000. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE TRAILER PIN THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE CALIPER SEPARATED FROM THE BACKING PLATE CAUSING THE BRAKE CALIPER TO LOOSEN. THE DEALER STATED THE MOUNTING THREADS FOR THE PIN ARE INADEQUATE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE PINS…
Complaint 10188243 · Apr 18, 2007

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