2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD.

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD has 7 model options: Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L.

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD is 19 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L211924
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L232127
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L181621
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L181621
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L171520
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L171520
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L171521

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD is $3,400.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD will consume in one year is 16 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L13
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L17
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L17
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L18
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L18
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L18

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Emit?

The 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 7 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD model options.

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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