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1987 Ford Courier MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Ford Courier is a small pickup offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 13 small pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #13 of 13 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Ford Courier's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2410.29.8
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1987 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Isuzu Pickup Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  2. 2Isuzu Pickup25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Toyota Truck/T10025 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Ford Ranger24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Dodge Ram 50 Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  6. 13Ford Courier21 MPG $2,214
1987 CourierOther small pickupsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Courier MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Courier		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Courier		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Courier		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Courier Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1987 Ford Courier vs. rivals

vs Nissan Truck 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda B Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr S10 Pickup saves $101/yr vs GMC S15 Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr S15 Pickup saves $101/yr vs Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Ram 50 Pickup saves $193/yr vs Mitsubishi Truck 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Truck saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Ford Courier?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Ford Courier use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Ford Courier?

The 1987 Ford Courier's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Ford Courier per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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