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Newest year: 2011
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2000-2011 Ford Ranger MPG & Fuel Cost

12 model years · 15–24 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD

$2,770

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small pickup configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2019-2023

2000-2011 Ford Ranger at a glance

The 2000-2011 Ford Ranger covers 12 model years in the EPA database (116 configurations in all), rated 15–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $2,770 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and electric. EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2010 and 2011.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2011 Ford Ranger by model year

2000-2011 Ford Ranger: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2011	Gas	16–24 MPG	$2,770–$4,110	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	15–24 MPG	$2,720–$4,360	Ratings changed
2009	Gas	15–23 MPG	$2,840–$4,360	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	15–23 MPG	$2,840–$4,360	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	15–23 MPG	$2,840–$4,360	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	15–23 MPG	$2,840–$4,360	Ratings changed
2005	Gas	15–23 MPG	$2,840–$4,360	Ratings changed
2004	Gas	15–23 MPG	$2,840–$4,360	Ratings changed
2003	Gas	15–23 MPG	$2,840–$4,360	Ratings changed
2002	Gas	15–23 MPG	$2,840–$4,360	Ratings changed
2001	Gas, Electric	15–23 MPG, 58 MPGe	$1,590–$4,360	Ratings changed
2000	Gas, Electric	15–22 MPG, 56–58 MPGe	$1,590–$4,360	First year

What the 2011 Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$231

$2,770 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.62

Per 100 miles

$18.47

Five years

$13,850

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small pickup median

$750less a year

Class median $3,520 a year, MY2011

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Ford Ranger MPG

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,770, $50 more.

Gas · 2.3L, 4.0L

Combined

16–24 MPG

Per year

$2,770–$4,110

Gas configurations (6)

2011 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	22	27	24	$2,770
Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	20	$3,190
Ranger 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,720
Ranger 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,860
Ranger 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,940
Ranger 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	18	16	$4,110

2010 Ford Ranger MPG

15–24 MPG · $2,720–$4,360/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,720, $120 less.

Gas · 2.3L, 4.0L

Combined

15–24 MPG

Per year

$2,720–$4,360

Gas configurations (6)

2010 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	22	27	24	$2,720
Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,110
Ranger 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Ranger 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840
Ranger 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
Ranger 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

2009 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.3L, 4.0L

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (6)

2009 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	26	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,110
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

2008 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (10)

2008 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	26	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,110
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,630
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840

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2008 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360

2007 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (10)

2007 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	26	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,110
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840

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2007 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360

2006 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (10)

2006 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	27	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,110
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840

Show 0 more configurations

2006 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

2005 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (10)

2005 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	27	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,110
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840

Show 0 more configurations

2005 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360

2004 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (10)

2004 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	27	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,110
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840

Show 0 more configurations

2004 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	18	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360

2003 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (11)

2003 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	26	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	20	24	22	$2,970
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	19	17	$3,840

Show 1 more configuration

2003 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
FFV	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	18	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2002 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (11)

2002 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	25	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	18	23	20	$3,270
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	18	$3,630
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	17	$3,840

Show 1 more configuration

2002 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	20	17	$3,840
FFV	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	13	17	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2001 Ford Ranger MPG

15–23 MPG, 58 MPGe · $1,590–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,840, $130 less.

Gas · 2.3L, 2.5L, 3.0L…

Combined

15–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$4,360

See gas configurations

Electric · 2-Wheel Drive

Combined

58 MPGe

Per year

$1,590

EPA range 50 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (13)

2001 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	21	26	23	$2,840
Pickup 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,110
Pickup 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	RWD	18	23	20	$3,270
Pickup 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	18	22	19	$3,440
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	18	$3,630
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840

Show 3 more configurations

2001 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+7)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
FFV	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	16	$4,080
Pickup 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Electric configurations (1)

2001 Ford Ranger electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	kWh/100 mi	MPGe	Range	$/yr
Pickup (Most efficient)	2-Wheel Drive	58	58	50 mi	$1,590

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

2000 Ford Ranger MPG

15–22 MPG, 56–58 MPGe · $1,590–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.5L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

15–22 MPG

Per year

$2,970–$4,360

See gas configurations

Electric · 2-Wheel Drive

Combined

56–58 MPGe

Per year

$1,590–$1,650

EPA range 50–65 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2000 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	20	24	22	$2,970
Pickup 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	18	23	20	$3,270
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	20	17	$3,840

Show 0 more configurations

2000 Ford Ranger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Electric configurations (2)

2000 Ford Ranger electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	kWh/100 mi	MPGe	Range	$/yr
Pickup 2-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) (Most efficient)	2-Wheel Drive	58	58	50 mi	$1,590
Pickup 2-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1)	2-Wheel Drive	60	56	65 mi	$1,650

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD: $3,770 in California and $2,420 in Texas, a $1,350 difference.

California $3,770
Washington $3,490
New York $2,770
Florida $2,620
Texas $2,420

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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21 MPG · $3,120/yr

2011 Nissan Frontier

21 MPG · $3,130/yr

2011 GMC Canyon

21 MPG · $3,120/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

2000-2011 (3rd gen)
2019-2023 (T6)
2024-2026 (P703)

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2011 Ford Ranger get?

EPA rates the 2000-2011 Ford Ranger at 15–24 MPG combined across 116 configurations and 12 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 24 MPG (22 city, 27 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 15–24 MPG; Electric: 56–58 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?

The Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2010 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2000.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Ford Ranger per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,770 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,770–$4,110 a year. That is a $1,340 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Ford Ranger 100 miles?

About $18.47 per 100 miles for the Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.47 and $27.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2011 Ford Ranger more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD is rated 22 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2011 Ford Ranger compare with other small pickup configurations?

The Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,770 a year to fuel, $750 less than the class median of $3,520, and less than 10 of 10 small pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 56 rated small pickup configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2011 Ford Ranger different from the 2010 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,770, $50 more. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2011 against 6 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Ford Ranger for that year.