2021 Ford Ranger 2WD IncompleteFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Special Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
Combined
18
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
18
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,750

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
486 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

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
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems98 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 98 owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Ranger 2WD Incomplete. Top reported issues include power train, engine and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
45
Engine
15
Brakes
14
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
9
Fuel System
8
Electrical System
7
Speed Control
7
Structure
6

2021 Ford Ranger 2WD Incomplete problems by category: Power Train: 45 complaints, Engine: 15 complaints, Brakes: 14 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 9 complaints, Fuel System: 8 complaints, Electrical System: 7 complaints, Speed Control: 7 complaints, Structure: 6 complaints.

13
Crashes Reported
7
Fires Reported
6
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 08/23/2024ODI#11610413
We love Ford Rangers. This is my 4th. It has been wonderful, until [XXX]. We had to replace an A/C, but that's normal. We've also noticed a very few times that when the transmission shifted, there …
EngineFiled: 03/01/2022Fire1 InjuryODI#11454650
The contact owns the 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he started to smell smoke inside the vehicle. While stopped at a traffic light, the contact noticed smoke …
BrakesFiled: 08/29/2021ODI#11430896
Brake pedal travel is excessive, similar to a much older vehicle. Brakes to not slow the vehicle until you press past the gas pedal, which introduces significant risk as the driver often simultaneous…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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