What is the Ford Courier?
Ford used the Courier name for different practical vehicles in different markets. In North America, the Courier was a pickup; in Britain, it was a compact panel van.
Ford Courier generations
The North American second-generation Courier was a pickup sold in the United States and Canada from 1984 to 1989. The first-generation British Courier was a van offered from 1991 to 2002. It was based on the Fiesta family and brought a car-derived format to Ford’s commercial range.
Engines and fuel consumption
US EPA listings cover seven petrol versions with engines from 2.0 to 2.6 litres. The best combined rating was 22 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption was 10.7 L/100 km. UK VCA listings cover two versions with engines from 1.3 to 1.8 litres, using petrol or diesel; the lowest listed consumption is 6.6 L/100 km. Test procedures differ: the EPA rating uses the US procedure, while the UK figure is measured on NEDC.
Where was the Ford Courier sold?
The pickup generation was sold in the United States and Canada, while the van was sold in the United Kingdom.
Questions and answers
Was the Ford Courier a van or a pickup?
Both: the North American generation was a pickup, while the British generation was a compact panel van.
What engines were offered in the Courier?
US versions had petrol engines from 2.0 to 2.6 litres. UK versions ranged from 1.3 to 1.8 litres and used petrol or diesel.
What is the Courier’s best listed US fuel economy?
The best combined US EPA rating was 22 MPG.
Why do US and UK fuel figures differ?
The EPA and NEDC use different test procedures, so their consumption results are not directly comparable.
