Ford · Standard pickup trucks · Gasoline
Ford Ranger: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Ford Ranger is rated at 23 MPG combined, tied for 8th of 21 standard pickup trucks, in the upper half.
- 23MPG combinedtied 8th of 21 in class
- $2,900a year in fueltied 6th of 21 in class
- 395g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is the most efficient of the 11 gasoline standard pickup trucks rated that year. The median of that narrower group is 21 MPG, against 22 MPG for all standard pickup trucks together.
Among all gasoline models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 86th of 180 gasoline models, in the lower half.
Within the 14 Ford models rated for 2026 it is 11th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 26 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Ford F150 Hybrid at 24 MPG and just behind it is the Ram 1500 Hybrid at 22 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $2,900 a year. That is $300 less than the standard pickup trucks median of $3,200, which makes it tied for 6th of 21 standard pickup trucks, in the upper half.
It emits 395 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the standard pickup trucks median is 407, a difference of 12 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 21 and its highway rating 25: the highway figure is 4 higher. 4 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Ranger 2WD: 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S10), RWD, gets 23 MPG; the least efficient listed, Ranger RAPTOR 4WD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S10), part-time 4WD, gets 17 MPG, a gap of 6 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $1,050 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger 2WD: 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S10), RWD | 23 | 21 | 25 | $2,900 | 395 |
| Ranger 4WD: 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S10), part-time 4WD | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,200 | 421 |
| Ranger 4WD: 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S10), part-time 4WD | 20 | 18 | 23 | $3,350 | 444 |
| Ranger RAPTOR 4WD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S10), part-time 4WD | 17 | 16 | 18 | $3,950 | 525 |
Year by year
The Ford Ranger is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2019 and 2026: 23 MPG both times. The number of rated versions grew from 3 to 4.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 23 | 17 | $2,900 | 395 | 22 |
| 2025 | 4 | 23 | 17 | $2,900 | 380 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 22 | 17 | $3,050 | 402 | 22 |
| 2023 | 5 | 23 | 19 | $2,900 | 387 | 22 |
| 2022 | 5 | 23 | 19 | $2,900 | 387 | 22 |
| 2021 | 4 | 23 | 18 | $2,900 | 387 | 22 |
| 2020 | 3 | 23 | 18 | $2,900 | 387 | 22 |
| 2019 | 3 | 23 | 18 | $2,900 | 387 | 22 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma Hybrid | Hybrid | 23 | $2,900 | 2026 |
| Ford F150 Hybrid | Hybrid | 24 | $2,800 | 2026 |
| Ram 1500 Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| Toyota Tundra Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | Gasoline | 21 | $3,200 | 2026 |
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Rankings: Standard pickup trucks, Gasoline, Ford, Gasoline standard pickup trucks.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.