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Ford owner guide · Michigan City Ford · Michigan City, IN
Ford Ranger MPG: 2026 EPA Ratings by Engine
Ranger fuel economy depends on the engine, 2WD or 4WD and the model you choose. This guide lists the 2026 and 2025 Ford Ranger ratings on fueleconomy.gov, the U.S. Department of Energy and EPA fuel economy site, read November 3, 2026, and explains what can change the mileage you actually see.
23 mpgcombined, 2026 Ranger 2WD 2.3L
25 mpghighway, 2026 Ranger 2WD 2.3L
17 mpgcombined, 2026 Ranger Raptor 4WD
Regularfuel type on every 2025 and 2026 listing
What MPG does a Ford Ranger get?
Fueleconomy.gov rates the 2026 Ford Ranger from 17 to 23 combined mpg. The Ranger 2WD with the 2.3-liter turbo 4-cylinder is rated 21 city, 25 highway and 23 combined mpg, the 2.3-liter 4WD 19/24/21, the 2.7-liter turbo 6-cylinder 4WD 18/23/20, and the Ranger Raptor 4WD 16/18/17. EPA ratings are for comparison; your mileage will vary.
2026 Ford Ranger MPG by listing
These are all of the 2026 Ranger listings on fueleconomy.gov, with the model names, engines and transmissions from fueleconomy.gov. *MPG is city / highway / combined.
| fueleconomy.gov listing | Engine and transmission | MPG* |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger 2WD | 2.3L turbo 4-cyl, Automatic (S10) | 21 / 25 / 23 |
| Ranger 4WD | 2.3L turbo 4-cyl, Automatic (S10) | 19 / 24 / 21 |
| Ranger 4WD | 2.7L turbo 6-cyl, Automatic (S10) | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| Ranger Raptor 4WD | 3.0L turbo 6-cyl, Automatic (S10) | 16 / 18 / 17 |
From the 2026 Ford Ranger records on fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), records 50095 and 50105 to 50107, read November 3, 2026. All listings show regular gasoline.
2025 Ford Ranger MPG by listing
Shopping a 2025 Ranger? These are the 2025 listings on fueleconomy.gov. *MPG is city / highway / combined.
| fueleconomy.gov listing | Engine and transmission | MPG* |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger 2WD | 2.3L turbo 4-cyl, Automatic (S10) | 21 / 26 / 23 |
| Ranger 4WD | 2.3L turbo 4-cyl, Automatic (S10) | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| Ranger 4WD | 2.7L turbo 6-cyl, Automatic (S10) | 19 / 23 / 20 |
| Ranger Raptor 4WD | 3.0L turbo 6-cyl, Automatic (S10) | 16 / 18 / 17 |
From the 2025 Ford Ranger records on fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), records 48883, 48892, 49046 and 49142, read November 3, 2026. All listings show regular gasoline.
You can see the current Ranger lineup on our new Ford Ranger page.
How to read the Ranger ratings
The 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive, listed as the Ranger 2WD, has the best 2026 ratings: 21 city, 25 highway and 23 combined mpg. Adding 4WD to the same engine brings the rating to 21 combined. The 2.7-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder 4WD is rated 20 combined, and the Ranger Raptor, with a 3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder, is rated 17 combined.
Every 2025 and 2026 Ranger listing uses the Automatic (S10) transmission, and the 4WD listings are shown as part-time 4-wheel drive.
Fueleconomy.gov does not list 2027 Ranger ratings yet. As of November 3, 2026, its 2027 Ford listings cover the Explorer and Expedition, so the 2026 figures above are the latest Ranger ratings.
From the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Ford model listings and the 2025 and 2026 Ranger records on fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026.
What lowers real-world Ranger MPG
EPA ratings come from standardized tests designed to reflect typical driving conditions and driver behavior. Fueleconomy.gov says the ratings are a useful tool for comparing vehicles but may not accurately predict the average MPG you will get. It lists factors including:
How you drive
Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) can lower gas mileage by roughly 15% to 30% at highway speeds and 10% to 40% in stop-and-go traffic. Excessive idling also lowers MPG.
Cold weather and short trips
Your engine does not operate efficiently until it is warmed up, and in colder weather it takes longer to warm. Letting the car idle to warm up does not help fuel economy.
Roof cargo, towing and weight
Cargo boxes and other roof cargo add aerodynamic drag, and towing or carrying excessive weight lowers fuel economy. Test vehicles are assumed to carry only 300 pounds of passengers and cargo.
Using 4-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive vehicles are tested in 2-wheel drive. Engaging all four wheels makes the engine work harder and increases transfer case and differential losses, so it reduces fuel economy.
Terrain and speed
Hilly or mountainous terrain and unpaved roads can reduce fuel economy; the EPA test assumes flat ground. The tests account for aerodynamic drag up to highway speeds of 80 mph.
Maintenance
A poorly tuned engine burns more fuel, improperly aligned or inflated tires increase rolling resistance, and brake drag can make the engine work harder.
Fuel and break-in
Gasoline with 10% ethanol decreases fuel economy by 3% to 4%, and new vehicles will not reach their optimal fuel economy until the engine has broken in, which may take 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
From fueleconomy.gov, Factors That Affect Fuel Economy and fueleconomy.gov, Your Mileage Will Vary, read November 3, 2026.
Keep your Ranger efficient at Michigan City Ford
The Works® at Michigan City Ford includes a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and pressure check, brake inspection, Multi-Point Inspection, fluid top-off, battery test, and a filter, belts and hoses check. Fueleconomy.gov notes that improperly aligned or inflated tires and brake drag can cost fuel economy. For more ways to save fuel, read our guide on how to get better gas mileage.
Schedule service online and see our service specials first. Michigan City Ford is at 3930 Franklin St. in Michigan City. Get directions.
Michigan City Ford service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Sat | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Sun | closed |
From Michigan City Ford's website, November 3, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Ford Ranger MPG FAQ
What gas mileage does a 2026 Ford Ranger get?
Fueleconomy.gov lists the 2026 Ranger 2WD with the 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder at 21 city, 25 highway and 23 combined mpg, and the Ranger 4WD with the same engine at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined mpg. The Ranger 4WD with the 2.7-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder is rated 20 combined, and the Ranger Raptor 4WD 17 combined.
Which Ranger gets the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Ranger 2WD with the 2.3-liter turbo 4-cylinder has the best ratings: 21 city, 25 highway and 23 combined mpg.
How much MPG does 4WD cost on a Ranger?
With the 2.3-liter turbo 4-cylinder, the 2026 Ranger is rated 23 combined mpg as a 2WD and 21 combined as a 4WD; the highway rating drops from 25 to 24 mpg.
What MPG does the Ranger Raptor get?
Fueleconomy.gov lists the 2026 Ranger Raptor 4WD, with a 3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder and Automatic (S10) transmission, at 16 city, 18 highway and 17 combined mpg, the same as the 2025 rating.
Did the Ranger MPG change from 2025 to 2026?
Slightly for some listings. The 2.3-liter 4WD Ranger was rated 22 combined for 2025 and is rated 21 for 2026. The 2.3-liter 2WD and 2.7-liter 4WD listings are rated 23 and 20 combined in both years, though the 2.3-liter 2WD highway rating went from 26 to 25 and the 2.7-liter 4WD city rating from 19 to 18.
Is there a 2027 Ranger MPG rating yet?
As of November 3, 2026, fueleconomy.gov lists 2027 Ford ratings for the Explorer and Expedition, but not yet for the Ranger, so the 2026 figures are the latest.
What fuel does the Ranger use?
Every 2025 and 2026 Ranger listing on fueleconomy.gov shows regular gasoline as the fuel type.
What does The Works at Michigan City Ford include?
The Works® at Michigan City Ford includes a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and pressure check, brake inspection, Multi-Point Inspection, fluid top-off, battery test, and a filter, belts and hoses check.
Want to compare Rangers in person?
See the current Ranger lineup on our new Ford Ranger page, or schedule service with the Michigan City Ford team.
Sources
Ranger fuel economy ratings, engines, transmissions, drive and fuel type are from the 2026 and 2025 Ford Ranger records on fueleconomy.gov, administered for the U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA, read November 3, 2026. Factors that affect mileage are from fueleconomy.gov's Factors That Affect Fuel Economy and Your Mileage Will Vary pages, read the same day. Service details, address, hours and the photo are from Michigan City Ford's own website.
- 2026 Ford Ranger 2WD, 4WD and Raptor 4WD: EPA city, highway and combined mpg, engine, transmission, drive and fuel type (records 50095, 50105 to 50107; link opens record 50095), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
- 2025 Ford Ranger 2WD, 4WD and Raptor 4WD: EPA city, highway and combined mpg, engine, transmission and fuel type (records 48883, 48892, 49046, 49142; link opens record 48883), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
- 2025, 2026 and 2027 Ford model listings (no 2027 Ranger listed), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
- fueleconomy.gov, Factors That Affect Fuel Economy, fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
- fueleconomy.gov, Your Mileage Will Vary, fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
- How to get better gas mileage, Michigan City Ford, November 3, 2026
- New Ford Ranger model page and new-inventory listing (hero photo), Michigan City Ford, November 3, 2026
- General service: The Works, Michigan City Ford, November 3, 2026
- Address and hours (structured data), Michigan City Ford, November 3, 2026