Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD across 26 model years, from the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD through the 2009 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD. The most recent 2009 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD returns 23 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2001 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD at 58 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2009 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2008 | 2008 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2007 | 2007 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2006 | 2006 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2005 | 2005 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2004 | 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2003 | 2003 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2002 | 2002 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2001 | 2001 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 58 MPG | 62 MPG | 54 MPG | $1,300 |
| 2000 | 2000 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 58 MPG | 62 MPG | 54 MPG | $1,300 |
| 1999 | 1999 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 58 MPG | 62 MPG | 54 MPG | $1,300 |
| 1998 | 1998 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1997 | 1997 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 22 MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1996 | 1996 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1995 | 1995 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1994 | 1994 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1993 | 1993 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1992 | 1992 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1991 | 1991 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1990 | 1990 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1989 | 1989 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 22 MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1988 | 1988 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1987 | 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,100 |
| 1986 | 1986 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1985 | 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 30 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1984 | 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD | 26 MPG | 25 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,100 |
How the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD compares against the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the 2009 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.