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Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD across 26 model years, from the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD through the 2009 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD. The most recent 2009 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD returns 16 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1986 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD at 26 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 4WD 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 4WD. 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 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2008 2008 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
2007 2007 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2006 2006 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2005 2005 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2004 2004 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2003 2003 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2002 2002 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
2001 2001 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2000 2000 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
1999 1999 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1998 1998 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
1997 1997 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
1996 1996 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 20 MPG 18 MPG 23 MPG $3,000
1995 1995 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 21 MPG 19 MPG 24 MPG $2,850
1994 1994 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 20 MPG 18 MPG 23 MPG $3,000
1993 1993 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 21 MPG 19 MPG 24 MPG $2,850
1992 1992 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 20 MPG 18 MPG 24 MPG $3,000
1991 1991 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 21 MPG 19 MPG 23 MPG $2,850
1990 1990 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 20 MPG 19 MPG 23 MPG $3,000
1989 1989 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 20 MPG 18 MPG 22 MPG $3,000
1988 1988 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 21 MPG 19 MPG 24 MPG $2,850
1987 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 24 MPG 23 MPG 26 MPG $3,400
1986 1986 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 26 MPG 24 MPG 28 MPG $3,100
1985 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 25 MPG 23 MPG 27 MPG $3,250
1984 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 20 MPG 18 MPG 23 MPG $3,000

How the Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD compares against the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class

Buyers usually compare the Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for the 2009 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2009 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD
20 MPG 2009 GMC Canyon 4WD
20 MPG 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4WD
19 MPG 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD
18 MPG 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4WD
18 MPG 2009 GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 4WD
18 MPG
2009 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD
16 MPG

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.