Makes FordRanger

Ford Ranger MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 27 MPG combined in 1985–1986, the diesel Ranger Pickup 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 21 MPG (1994, 1996 and 1998–1999).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over

652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Ranger 2WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Ford Ranger has EPA ratings for 36 model years, 1984–2026, most often among standard pickup trucks. Its best version had the highest combined rating among small pickup trucks in 1988 and among standard pickup trucks in 1993, 1995–1997 and 1999–2007, and it placed in its class top five in 22 model years. In 1993 it shared first place among 23 standard pickup trucks with the Dodge Dakota Pickup and the Mazda B Pickup.

In 2000 the Ranger became one of the first two pickup nameplates with a flex-fuel version in EPA data, and its first electric version followed in 1999, when 1 of 15 pickups offered one. In 2021 its most efficient version still placed third from the bottom of 11 special purpose vehicles, where the GMC Sierra rated lowest.

Among 12 standard pickup trucks, 2026

The Ranger placed fourth (tied). The class leader was the Chevrolet Silverado at 25 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, belongs to the Ford F-150.

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 58 kWh (2001 Ranger Pickup 2WD).

The Ranger, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–88second of 11small pickup trucks

1994–98first of 16standard pickup trucks

1999–03first of 14standard pickup trucks

2004–08first of 19standard pickup trucks

2019–23sixth of 10standard pickup trucks

2024–26fifth of 10standard pickup trucks

Where the engine list turned over

2024
New: 2.7-liter 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 22 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Diesel
Rated in 1984–1987.
Gasoline
Rated in 1984–2011 and 2019–2026.
Electric
Rated in 1999–2001.
Flex-fuel
Rated in 2000–2003.

All 36 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2026	Ranger 2WD	23	21 / 25	17	4
2025	Ranger 2WD	23	21 / 26	17	4
2024	Ranger 2WD	22	21 / 25	17	4
2022–2023	Ranger 2WD	23	21 / 26	19	5
2021	Ranger 2WD	23	21 / 26	18	4
2019–2020	Ranger 2WD	23	21 / 26	18	3
2011	Ranger 2WD	24	22 / 27	16	6
2010	Ranger 2WD	24	22 / 27	15	6
2009	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 26	15	6
2007–2008	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 26	15	10
2004–2006	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 27	15	10
2003	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 26	15	11
2002	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 25	15	11
2001	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 26	15	13
2000	Ranger Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 24	15	10
1999	Ranger Pickup 2WD	21	19 / 24	15	10
1998	Ranger Pickup 2WD	21	19 / 24	16	10
1997	Ranger Pickup 2WD	22	21 / 24	16	10
1996	Ranger Pickup 2WD	21	19 / 24	16	11
1995	Ranger Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 26	16	11
1994	Ranger Pickup 2WD	21	19 / 24	16	11
1993	Ranger Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 26	17	11
1992	Ranger Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 26	16	11
1991	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 26	16	11
1990	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 26	16	9
1989	Ranger Pickup 2WD	22	21 / 25	16	9
1988	Ranger Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 26	17	8
1987	Ranger Pickup 2WD diesel	26	24 / 28	17	10
1986	Ranger Pickup 2WD diesel	27	25 / 29	17	12
1985	Ranger Pickup 2WD diesel	27	25 / 30	15	21
1984	Ranger Pickup 2WD diesel	26	25 / 28	14	31

Version names in the EPA list: Ranger 2WD, Ranger 2WD FFV, Ranger 2WD Incomplete, Ranger 4WD, Ranger 4WD FFV, Ranger Pickup 2WD, Ranger Pickup 4WD, Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis, Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis 2WD, Ranger RAPTOR 4WD, Ranger Tremor 4WD.

Same class, 2026

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