Ford Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1984 to 1986. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1985) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #1 of 7 (100th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1985 | 5 | 20 mpg | 15 mpg | #6 of 16 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1986 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #8 of 16 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis placed highest in 1984 at #1 of 7, and lowest in 1986 at #8 of 16. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.3L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.3L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 17 → 20 mpg | +3 mpg | 575 gal |
| 1985 → 1986 | 20 → 18 mpg | -2 mpg | 639 gal |
What Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1986 Ford Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis burns 639 to 676 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 | $1,917 | $2,029 | $113 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,368 | $132 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,706 | $150 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1986 model year is $3,450 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 18 mpg the Ford Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $407 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD 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.