2025 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
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
380 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 Problems22 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 22 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Ranger 2WD. Top reported issues include brakes, engine and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
6
Engine
5
Power Train
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Electrical System
3
Speed Control
2
Steering
1
Suspension
1

2025 Ford Ranger 2WD problems by category: Brakes: 6 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Power Train: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 04/24/2026ODI#11733498
My 2025 Ford Ranger Lariat FX4 has experienced sudden and complete loss of accelerator pedal response while driving at low speed on at least 4 to 6 separate occasions. The engine continues to run norm…
Power TrainFiled: 09/17/2025ODI#11687823
This truck looses power whenever someone changes lanes in front of your car. This happens even if adaptive cruise control and emergency braking is off. When someone changes lanes in front of you, even…
BrakesFiled: 07/02/2025ODI#11670859
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there were several warning lights illuminated with an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehic…

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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