How many recalls does the 2005 Ranger Trail Af4500 have?

The 2005 Ranger Trail Af4500 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Ranger Trail Af4500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Ranger Trail Af4500?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is trailer hitches.

2005 Ranger Trail Af4500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Ranger Trail Af4500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 7,577 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the trailer hitches. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 05V040000 2005-02-08 7,577 affected

Defect

CERTAIN TRAILERS, EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK-LITE BRAND MODEL 44,40 OR 30 STOP/TAIL LIGHT AND FRONT/REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WITH NO REFLEX LENS OR REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. '

Consequence

A REFLEX LENS OR REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IS NOT INCORPORATED IN THE LIGHTS. THIS REDUCED LIGHTING LEVEL WILL AFFECT DRIVERS VISIBILITY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO OWNERS A WRITTEN NOTIFICATION ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS, DIAGRAMS AND PARTS TO APPLY A 4-RED AND 2 AMBER SAE A 90 ADHESIVE BACKED REFLECTORS. OWNERS MAY ALSO HAVE DEALERS PERFORM THE WORK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WOOD MANUFACTURING AT 612-337-1859.

Complaints by component

TRAILER HITCHES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Atv trailer on highway in tow with atv secured. One of 5 ramps suddenly fell off trailer while in motion. Spot welds on ramp pins failed allowing hinge pins to work out and fall upon road and ramp dropping to road. 3 pins appx. 8" long and several pounds dropped to road while in motion and 3'x4'…”

TRAILER HITCHES · reported 2007-05-24

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Ranger Trail Af4500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.