1986 Ford Ranger Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 Ford Ranger (17–27 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Small Pickup Trucks, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 4-cyl, 2.3 L; 6-cyl, 2.9 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 17–27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800–$3,950
- Configurations
- 12
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.3 L · Diesel · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 28 | 26 | $3,700 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.3 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,550 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.9 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 20 | 17–18 | $3,700–$3,950 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19–23 | 24–26 | 21–24 | $2,800–$3,200 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.9 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–17 | 19–22 | 17–19 | $3,550–$3,950 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.3 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.3 | Diesel | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,550 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.3 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 26 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.3 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.3 | Diesel | 24 | 28 | 26 | $3,700 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1986 Ford Ranger?
According to EPA data, the 1986 Ford Ranger is rated at 17–27 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1986 Ford Ranger have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1986 Ford Ranger use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 Ford Ranger?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,800 to $3,950.