1987 Ford Ranger

The 1987 Ford Ranger is listed in 10 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.0 L 4-cyl, 2.3 L 4-cyl, 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo diesel and 2.9 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 26 MPG (best: 9.0 L/100 km).

Model year1987
Versions10
ClassSmall Pickup Trucks, Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Ranger Pickup 2WD2.0 L 4-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 25 / 2210.7404Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Ranger Pickup 2WD2.3 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 24 / 2011.8444Small Pickup Trucks
Ranger Pickup 2WD2.3 L 4-cyl turbo dieselManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel24 / 28 / 269.0392Small Pickup Trucks
Ranger Pickup 2WD2.3 L 4-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 26 / 249.8370Small Pickup Trucks
Ranger Pickup 2WD2.9 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16 / 22 / 1813.1494Small Pickup Trucks
Ranger Pickup 2WD2.9 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular17 / 22 / 1912.4468Small Pickup Trucks
Ranger Pickup 4WD2.3 L 4-cyl turbo dieselManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveDiesel23 / 26 / 249.8424Small Pickup Trucks
Ranger Pickup 4WD2.3 L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 24 / 2210.7404Small Pickup Trucks
Ranger Pickup 4WD2.9 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Small Pickup Trucks
Ranger Pickup 4WD2.9 L 6-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular16 / 20 / 1813.1494Small Pickup Trucks

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1987 Ford Ranger.

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