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1987 Ford Ranger MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Ford Ranger is a small pickup offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 13 small pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 4th 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 22 MPG city · 26 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, 1987 #4 of 13 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2611.19.0
Combined2410.29.8

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 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 22 MPG 26 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
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 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 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
370 g/mi

1987 Ford Ranger vs. rivals

vs Isuzu Pickup 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Pickup saves $78/yr vs Toyota Truck/T100 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Truck/T100 saves $78/yr vs Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Ranger saves $84/yr vs Mitsubishi Truck 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Ranger saves $84/yr vs Subaru Brat 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Ranger saves $84/yr vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Ranger saves $176/yr vs Isuzu Pickup Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Pickup Diesel saves $203/yr vs Ford Ranger Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Ranger saves $197/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Ford Ranger Diesel (26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Ford Ranger?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 17 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Ford Ranger use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1987 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 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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