Ford · 1984–1987 · Diesel
Ford Ranger Diesel MPG by year
The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Ford Ranger Diesel, from 1984 to 1987. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1987 model is 13% more efficient than the median small pickup that year (26 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Ranger Diesel, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Ranger Diesel model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Diesel | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 28 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,135 |
| 1986 | Diesel | 27 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 29 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,056 |
| 1985 | Diesel | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 30 | 25.5 | — | 2 | $2,056 |
| 1984 | Diesel | 26 MPG | 25 / 28 | 25 | — | 1 | $2,135 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Ranger Diesel model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Ranger Diesel year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Ford Ranger Diesel, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $2,056 a year.
Which Ford Ranger Diesel year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1984 model, whose most efficient version is rated 26 MPG combined (about $2,135 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford Ranger Diesel?
The 1987 Ford Ranger Diesel is rated up to 26 MPG combined.