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1988 Ford Ranger MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Ford Ranger is a small pickup offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 9 small pickups rated for 1988, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #4 of 9 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2611.19.0
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1988 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Chevrolet S10 Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Dodge Ram 50 Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Mitsubishi Truck23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5GMC S15 Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  6. 9Ford Courier20 MPG $2,325
1988 RangerOther small pickupsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Ranger MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1988 Ford Ranger vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Truck 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC S15 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Truck/T100 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Ranger saves $92/yr vs Nissan Truck 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ranger saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Ford Ranger?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 17 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Ford Ranger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Ford Ranger?

The 1988 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Ford Ranger per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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