2020 Ford Ranger
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford Ranger is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 to $3,600 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 18-23 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 23 / 18 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,800-$3,600 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 387-485 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-5 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Ranger costs about $2,800 to $3,600 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,117. Over five years that is about $15,583 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Ranger configuration spends about $2,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard pickup trucks 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The Ranger sits roughly 1 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Ranger 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Ranger 2WD Incomplete | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Ranger records tailpipe CO₂ of 387-485 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-5 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as standard pickup trucks 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.