1997 Ford Ranger fuel economy
The EPA lists 10 versions of the 1997 Ford Ranger. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 24 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 16 to 22 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 21 and 24 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $4,200 for the least efficient.