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1984 Ford Ranger MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Ford Ranger is a small pickup offered in 28 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 24 MPG. Among 23 small pickups rated for 1984, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1984 #10 of 23 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1984 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Nissan Pickup27 MPG $1,722
  2. 2Chevrolet S10 Pickup26 MPG $1,788
  3. 3GMC S15 Pickup26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Isuzu Pickup Diesel31 MPG $1,790
  5. 5Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel29 MPG $1,914
  6. 10Ford Ranger24 MPG $1,938
  7. 23Import Foreign Auto Sales Inc 1fas 41019 MPG $2,447
1984 RangerOther small pickupsClass median: $1,982/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Ranger MPG across model years

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28 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
2WD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
2WD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
2WD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
2WD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
2WD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
2WD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
2WD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
2WD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
2WD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
2WD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 20 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
2WD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
2WD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
2WD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
2WD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
2WD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
2WD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
2WD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
2WD
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1984 Ford Ranger vs. rivals

vs Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Pickup 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Truck 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup Diesel 29 MPG · $1,914/yr S10 Pickup Diesel saves $24/yr vs GMC S15 Pickup Diesel 29 MPG · $1,914/yr S15 Pickup Diesel saves $24/yr vs Dodge Ram 50 Pickup Diesel 28 MPG · $1,982/yr Ranger saves $45/yr vs Dodge Rampage Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Ranger saves $84/yr vs Ford Ranger Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Ranger saves $197/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1984 Ford Ranger Diesel (26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Ford Ranger?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 14 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Ford Ranger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Ford Ranger?

The 1984 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1984 Ford Ranger per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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