Ford Ranger I

Ford Ranger I
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The Ford Ranger I (1983–1992): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 59 versions in the United States.

Model codes: · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,460–4,917 mm
Width1,697–1,699 mm
Height1,626–1,694 mm
Wheelbase2,741–3,175 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

723 complaints for model years 1983–1992. 51 crashes · 147 fires · 61 injuries · 3 deaths

  • Electrical system 136
  • Engine 66
  • Tyres 40
  • Visibility and wipers 39
  • Suspension 34
  • Transmission and drivetrain 23

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 59 versions of the Ford Ranger I

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United States 59 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1992–1996(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1991–1994(FFS)4.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985–1993(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22–25 MPG (9.4–10.7 L/100 km) EPA221–251 g/km
1985–1992(FFS)2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA263–291 g/km
1984–1992(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20–23 MPG (10.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA240–276 g/km
1986–1992(FFS)2.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1986–1992(FFS)2.9 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1991–1992(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1991–1992(FFS)4.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1991(FFS)3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986–1990(FFS)2.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1986–1990(FFS)2.9 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA291–325 g/km
19882.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987(DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT)2.3 LDiesel5-speed manualRear-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
1987(DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT)2.3 LDiesel5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA264 g/km
1986(NO-CAT)2.3 LDiesel5-speed manualRear-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA234 g/km
1986(NO-CAT)2.3 LDiesel5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
1985(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1985(DSL,TRBO)2.3 LDiesel5-speed manualRear-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA234 g/km
19852.3 LDiesel5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA253 g/km
1985(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA307–345 g/km
1985(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA325–368 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984–1985(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1985(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984–1985(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1984(FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed manual–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1984(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(DIESEL)2.2 LDiesel4-speed manual–26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
1984(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol4-speed manual–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
19842.3 LPetrol4-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
19842.3 LPetrol5-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS)2.3 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19842.3 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
19842.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS)2.3 LPetrol4-speed manual–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol4-speed manual–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed manual–14–20 MPG (11.8–16.8 L/100 km) EPA276–394 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol5-speed manual–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.