Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD
19.8 MPG The 2009 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD is EPA-rated at 19.8 MPG combined (17.8 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 758 gallons, $2424 a year in fuel, or $0.162 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–2009 run it averages 20.4 MPG, essentially flat across 26 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.126 | $1263 | $1894 | $2525 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.162 | $1616 | $2424 | $3232 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.177 | $1768 | $2652 | $3535 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.202 | $2020 | $3030 | $4040 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.227 | $2273 | $3409 | $4545 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.253 | $2525 | $3788 | $5051 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 19.8 MPG | 17.8 | 23 | $3188 | 457 | 4 |
| 2008 | 18.8 MPG | 16.8 | 22 | $3342 | 479 | 6 |
| 2007 | 18.8 MPG | 16.8 | 21.8 | $3342 | 479 | 6 |
| 2006 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22.3 | $3308 | 474 | 6 |
| 2005 | 19.2 MPG | 17.2 | 22.5 | $3275 | 469 | 6 |
| 2004 | 18.7 MPG | 16.7 | 22 | $3357 | 481 | 7 |
| 2003 | 18.8 MPG | 17.3 | 21.7 | $3367 | 481 | 6 |
| 2002 | 18.7 MPG | 17 | 21.5 | $3367 | 482 | 6 |
| 2001 | 23.3 MPG | 22.1 | 25.6 | $3083 | 473 | 9 |
| 2000 | 31.7 MPG | 31.5 | 32.2 | $2658 | 474 | 6 |
| 1999 | 29.8 MPG | 29.8 | 30.8 | $2750 | 486 | 6 |
| 1998 | 18.2 MPG | 16.2 | 21.5 | $3442 | 493 | 6 |
| 1997 | 18.7 MPG | 16.8 | 22 | $3358 | 480 | 6 |
| 1996 | 18.8 MPG | 16.8 | 22.3 | $3317 | 474 | 6 |
| 1995 | 19.2 MPG | 17.2 | 22.7 | $3275 | 467 | 6 |
| 1994 | 18.7 MPG | 16.8 | 22.2 | $3358 | 480 | 6 |
| 1993 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22.5 | $3300 | 471 | 6 |
| 1992 | 19 MPG | 17.2 | 22.2 | $3300 | 471 | 6 |
| 1991 | 19.2 MPG | 17.2 | 22.5 | $3275 | 468 | 6 |
| 1990 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22 | $3310 | 474 | 5 |
| 1989 | 18.6 MPG | 17 | 21.6 | $3380 | 482 | 5 |
| 1988 | 20.4 MPG | 18.4 | 23.4 | $3070 | 439 | 5 |
| 1987 | 21.5 MPG | 19.5 | 24.5 | $3050 | 429 | 6 |
| 1986 | 21.8 MPG | 20 | 24.7 | $3008 | 423 | 6 |
| 1985 | 21.2 MPG | 19.3 | 24.1 | $3067 | 434 | 9 |
| 1984 | 20.2 MPG | 18.3 | 23.2 | $3159 | 448 | 17 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard pickup trucks 2wd models tracked here, the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD ranks 13 on current figures, against a class average of 18.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD (20), Ford F150 Pickup 2WD (20), Ford F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (20), GMC Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD (20), Toyota Tundra 2WD (20).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 457 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD get?
The 2009 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD is rated at 19.8 MPG combined by the EPA — 17.8 city and 23 highway. Across all 26 model years in the database it averages 20.4 MPG, ranging from 16 to 58 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 19.8 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 758 gallons — roughly $2424 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.162 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2009 model is $3188.
Has the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 19.8 MPG today against 20.2 in 1984 — essentially flat across 26 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 13 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.7 MPG. That is 1.1 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.