Ford Ranger MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Ranger has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 15 model years, from 1999 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1999). The EPA record holds 46 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD / Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
24best combined mpg (2010)
15worst combined mpg (1999)
23latest year best (2026)
46configurations on record
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | #6 of 15 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2000 | 4 | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | #6 of 16 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2001 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #10 of 20 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #9 of 19 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #8 of 21 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2010 | 6 | 24 mpg | 15 mpg | #1 of 8 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2011 | 6 | 24 mpg | 16 mpg | #1 of 8 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2019 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #3 of 18 (88th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2020 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #6 of 15 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2021 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #9 of 22 (62th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2022 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 11 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2023 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #4 of 11 (70th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2024 | 3 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #4 of 10 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2025 | 3 | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | #5 of 12 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2026 | 3 | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | #5 of 16 (73th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Ranger placed highest in 2010 at #1 of 8, and lowest in 2001 at #10 of 20. It spent 15 of its 15 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 421 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 395 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 431 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 380 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 402 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 402 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 397 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 410 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 397 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 404 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 404 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 404 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2011 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FLEX-FUEL, FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FLEX-FUEL, FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FLEX-FUEL, FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FLEX-FUEL, FFV | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FLEX-FUEL, FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FLEX-FUEL, FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FLEX-FUEL, FFV | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | FFV | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | FFV | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | FFV | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 → 2001 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2003 → 2010 | 17 → 24 mpg | +7 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2011 → 2019 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
What Ranger fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Ford Ranger burns 500 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 | $1,500 | $1,725 | $225 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $2,013 | $263 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,300 | $300 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,700 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Across the 57 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 23 mpg the Ford Ranger is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $263 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 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.