2021 Ford Ranger MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2021 Ford Ranger is rated 19 to 23 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 10-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2021 Ford Ranger · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
23MPG combined
21 city 26 highway
$2,700 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 $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,700 to $3,300 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2020.
More complaints than a typical Ranger year
The 2021 drew 39 owner complaints in its first three years, against 32 for a typical Ranger year.
Years to avoid: 2019; best year: 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Ranger year rankedThe 2021 Ranger's recalls and problems
Every 2021 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 | $2,700 |
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 10-speed automatic
EPA listing: Ranger 4WD |
22 mpg | 20 / 24 | $2,850 |
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 10-speed automatic · Tremor
EPA listing: Ranger Tremor 4WD |
19 mpg | 19 / 19 | $3,300 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 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 | $2,609 | $13,043 |
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 10-speed automatic | $2,727 | $13,636 |
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 10-speed automatic · Tremor | $3,158 | $15,789 |
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 24 mpg (2010 to 2011, 2019 to 2026); highest in 2010.
2021: gas 23 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | – |
| 2013 | – |
| 2014 | – |
| 2015 | – |
| 2016 | – |
| 2017 | – |
| 2018 | – |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 23 |
Every Ranger year's ratings in one table
How the 2021 Ranger compares
2021 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.
| 2021 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: diesel |
24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 |
Best: diesel |
23 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 |
Ford Ranger This page Best: gas |
23 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 |
Best: gas |
20 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 |
2021 Ranger recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2021 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 2021 Ford Ranger need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2021 Ford Ranger version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2021 Ranger's MPG compare with the 2020?
For 2021, 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 Nov 4, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.