Ford Courier MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Courier has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1987 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #2 of 3 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks |
| 1988 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 12 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks |
| 1989 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 11 (30th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Courier placed highest in 1987 at #2 of 3, and lowest in 1988 at #8 of 12. It spent 1 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Courier fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Ford Courier burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1989 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Pickup Trucks
Across the 20 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 20 mpg the Ford Courier is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Pickup Trucks rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.