2023 Ford Ranger 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
387 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 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
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$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems16 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Ranger 2WD. Top reported issues include power train, brakes and air bags. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
5
Brakes
3
Air Bags
2
Engine
2
Speed Control
2
Visibility / Wipers
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Electrical System
1

2023 Ford Ranger 2WD problems by category: Power Train: 5 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Speed ControlFiled: 01/15/2026CrashODI#11711247
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while idling at the red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was accelerating unintendedly. The contact conti…
Power TrainFiled: 10/24/2023FireODI#11551701
The contact owned a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in tow mode, he heard an abnormal pop emanating from underneath the vehicle, prompting him to pull t…
BrakesFiled: 07/18/2023ODI#11532905
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the pedal would fade and extend to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who bled the brak…

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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