1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD has 11 model options: Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD is 17 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191821
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L181621
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L201823
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L181622
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L151517
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191722
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L171521
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L181720
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L141315
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L171519
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L171520

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD is $3,632.

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 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,659 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
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$4,150spend $9,250 more
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$4,450spend $10,750 more
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,700spend $7,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD will consume in one year is 18 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L16
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L17
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L15
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L17
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L20
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L18
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L17
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L21
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L18
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L18

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Emit?

The 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 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 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 11 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD model options.

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 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
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
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 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
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 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
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
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,250
Fuel Cost$4,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum20
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 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
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG20
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
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG15
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG19
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
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 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
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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