1986 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Small Pickup TrucksRear-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
27
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
25
Hwy
29
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
26
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
25
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,150 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 377 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.9L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Pickup Truck
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.3L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (NO-CAT)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,494/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,309/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,160/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,298/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,512/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,506/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,106/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,566/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,413/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,471/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,494/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,309/yrHIGHEST | +$815 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,160/yrLOWEST | $-334 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,298/yr | $-196 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,512/yr | +$18 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,506/yr | +$12 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,106/yr | +$612 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,566/yr | +$72 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,413/yr | $-81 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,471/yr | $-23 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 27 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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