2020 Ford Ranger MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2020 Ford Ranger is rated 22 to 23 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 10-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2020 Ford Ranger · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
23MPG combined
21 city 26 highway
$2,800 a year to fuel
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 10-speed automatic
Best version costs $2,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,800 to $2,950 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2019.
Every 2020 Ranger version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 10-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Ranger 2WD |
23 mpg | 21 / 26 | $2,800 |
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 10-speed automatic
EPA listing: Ranger 4WD |
22 mpg | 20 / 24 | $2,950 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 10-speed automatic | $2,817 | $14,087 |
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 10-speed automatic | $2,945 | $14,727 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Ford Ranger MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 22 to 23 mpg (every year from 2019 to 2026); highest in 2019.
2020: gas 23 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 23 |
How the 2020 Ranger compares
2020 midsize pickups covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2020 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: diesel |
23 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,950 |
Ford Ranger This page Best: gas |
23 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,800 |
Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,950 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,100 |
Best: gas |
20 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,250 |
Best: gas |
19 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,400 |
2020 Ranger recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 127 owner complaints for the 2020 Ranger.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does 4WD lower the 2020 Ford Ranger's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.3L turbo 4-cyl gets 23 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 22 with 4WD.
Does the 2020 Ford Ranger need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2020 Ford Ranger version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2020 Ranger's MPG compare with the 2019?
For 2020, the best gas version is rated 23 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.