Ford Ranger MPG by year (1984-2026)
The agency's file has 36 model years of the Ford Ranger from 1984 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Ford Ranger, gets 17 to 23 mpg combined across 4 tested versions.
Best of 2026
23 mpgRanger 2WD, combinedBest in the file
27 mpgRanger Pickup 2WD (Diesel, 4-cyl 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd); reached in 1985, 1986Best non-hybrid, 2026
23 mpgRanger 2WD, combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. Electric figures are MPGe, a different measure from miles per gallon. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- All-wheel-drive versions are in the file from the first year, 1984; the best is the Ranger Pickup 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd) #3 at 20 mpg combined.
- 1988: the best combined figure went down 3 mpg, to 23 mpg (from 26 in 1987).
- Diesel versions were last listed for 1987; the file has none for 2026.
- Electric versions were last listed for 2001; the file has none for 2026.
Your fuel cost, 2026 Ranger
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Ranger 2WD, 4-cyl 2.3 L: 21 mpg city, 25 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Ranger version is $2,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Best electric (MPGe) | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 31 | 26 mpg | none | $2,600 to $4,450 | no earlier year in the file |
| 1985 | 21 | 27 mpg | none | $2,500 to $4,150 | +1 mpg |
| 1986 | 12 | 27 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,650 | no change |
| 1987 | 10 | 26 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,950 | -1 mpg |
| 1988 | 8 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,650 | -3 mpg |
| 1989 | 9 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,900 | -1 mpg |
| 1990 | 9 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,900 | +1 mpg |
| 1991 | 11 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,900 | no change |
| 1992 | 11 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,900 | -1 mpg |
| 1993 | 11 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,650 | no change |
| 1994 | 11 | 21 mpg | none | $2,950 to $3,900 | -1 mpg |
| 1995 | 11 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,900 | +1 mpg |
| 1996 | 11 | 21 mpg | none | $2,950 to $3,900 | -1 mpg |
| 1997 | 10 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,900 | +1 mpg |
| 1998 | 10 | 21 mpg | none | $2,950 to $3,900 | -1 mpg |
| 1999 | 12 | 21 mpg | 58 MPGe | $1,300 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2000 | 12 | 22 mpg | 58 MPGe | $1,300 to $4,150 | +1 mpg |
| 2001 | 14 | 23 mpg | 58 MPGe | $1,300 to $4,150 | +1 mpg |
| 2002 | 11 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2003 | 11 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2004 | 11 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2005 | 10 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2006 | 10 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2007 | 10 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2008 | 10 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2009 | 6 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2010 | 6 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $4,150 | +1 mpg |
| 2011 | 6 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $3,900 | no change |
| 2019 | 3 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,450 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2020 | 3 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2021 | 4 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2022 | 5 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2023 | 5 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2024 | 4 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,650 | -1 mpg |
| 2025 | 4 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,650 | +1 mpg |
| 2026 | 4 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,650 | no change |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 16 of 36 model years: 1985: +1 mpg, 1987: -1 mpg, 1988: -3 mpg, 1989: -1 mpg, 1990: +1 mpg, 1992: -1 mpg, 1994: -1 mpg, 1995: +1 mpg, 1996: -1 mpg, 1997: +1 mpg, 1998: -1 mpg, 2000: +1 mpg, 2001: +1 mpg, 2010: +1 mpg, 2024: -1 mpg, 2025: +1 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Ranger is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 5th of 12 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg and the top figure is 24 mpg. Best Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Ford models
Every other Ford model on this site, nearest to the Ranger in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Ranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge | 2024 | 21 to 23 mpg | same figure |
| Explorer | 2026 | 19 to 24 mpg | 1 higher |
| F150 | 2026 | 12 to 24 mpg | 1 higher |
| Bronco | 2026 | 15 to 20 mpg | 3 lower |
| Mustang | 2026 | 12 to 26 mpg | 3 higher |
| Bronco Sport | 2026 | 23 to 27 mpg | 4 higher |
| Expedition | 2026 | 18 to 19 mpg | 4 lower |
| Maverick | 2026 | 23 to 38 mpg | 15 higher |
| Escape | 2026 | 26 to 40 mpg | 17 higher |
| F-150 Lightning | 2025 | 66 to 72 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Mustang Mach-E | 2026 | 84 to 110 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Ford Ranger model year has the best mileage?
Since 1984, the best conventional figure is 27 mpg combined, for the 1986 Ranger Pickup 2WD (Diesel, 4-cyl 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd).
How many versions of the Ford Ranger has the agency tested?
347 versions across 36 model years (1984 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Ford Ranger gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 26 mpg in 1984 and is 23 mpg in 2026, a change of -3 mpg.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.