Ford Ranger

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Ford Ranger appears in this database in 2 model years, from 2019 to 2020, offered with gasoline power. Combined economy ranges from 18 to 23 MPG across those years, with annual fuel costs of $2,800 to $3,600 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

How it compares

Against the average standard pickup trucks 2wd in this dataset (about 19 MPG), the Ranger sits roughly 1 MPG above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Ranger for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $14,000 to $18,000, averaging about $16,000 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

The range within the range

Economy across the Ranger varies by about 5 MPG between its most and least frugal versions, which run on gasoline. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used Ranger check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.

How it changed over time

Between 2019 and 2020 the Ranger's average combined economy improved from about 20 to 20 MPG. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2020 Ranger has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 21 MPG, while the 2019 is the lowest at about 21 MPG. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 Ranger at a glance

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