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#3 of 27 Re: Ranger gas mileage [bolivar] by gregg_vw Sep 09, 2007 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: bolivar (Sep 09, 2007 1:04 pm) Thank you for your response. However, it does not get at what I was asking. The government has lowered all estimates as you point out (for 2008, not 2007...though the site now lists 2008-type lower estimates for all prvious years too). I was talking about pre-2008 estimates, and their variations from year to year with the very same engine (207 hp, 238 torque). My question remains, are these variations based on anything real?   BTW, I have owned three Rangers, 1986, 1993 and 1998 4WD models with 2.9, 3.0, and 4.0 engines respectively. They all got better mileage than what you report with yours. Yes, trucks are rather brick-like, and the 20 mpg or so I got with the 98 4.0 would have likely been even better on the highway, had it been a sedan.   But again, all I am looking for is an answer to why the 2001 to 2007 4.0 EPA mpg figures varied at all, given the truck was not redesigned, the engine was not changed, and it was prior to the EPA estimate changes of 2008. Replies to this message: bolivar (Sep 09, 2007 6:00 pm) rsmc (Jan 28, 2008 3:04 pm) imduke (Mar 02, 2008 4:55 pm)
#4 of 27 Re: Ranger gas mileage [gregg_vw] by bolivar Sep 09, 2007 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Sep 09, 2007 5:49 pm) As I said, I don't have an answer.   Maybe someone else can help.
#5 of 27 Why Ford Ranger Mileage too high ???? by robin2226 Dec 31, 2007 (6:16 pm)
I am on the market for pick up truck and the gasoline cost is an importance factor for my purchase. I scan through the pickup truck engine and mileage , here what I found out.   Ford Ranger , 2.3L ,mpg: 21/26 Che. Colorado, 2.9L , mpg: 20/26 GM Canyon : 2.9L , mpg: No list Nissan Frontier: 2.5L , mpg: 22/25 Toyota Tacoma , 2.7L , mpg: 20/25   You can see that Ranger has the smallest engine but the mileage very much the same as bigger engine.   Why the pich-up truck (in general) has very low mileage ????? I can see the same (or smaller) engine size in the sedan and their mileage is around 30-35 range. It about 33% (or one third) more. Replies to this message: bolivar (Dec 31, 2007 9:57 pm)
#6 of 27 Re: Why Ford Ranger Mileage too high ???? [robin2226] by bolivar Dec 31, 2007 (9:57 pm)
Replying to: robin2226 (Dec 31, 2007 6:16 pm) Trucks have terrible aerodynamics. Cars are much bettter, which give better milage.   Since trucks supposedly are used to carry loads and tow things, many have a drive line geared toward this. Which reduces milage.   Because of the same thing, loads and pulling, sometimes the same motor in a car and a truck will have different cams and also 'logic' in the computer. They are set up to generate more power at lower speed, which reduces mileage.
#7 of 27 Re: Ranger gas mileage [gregg_vw] by rsmc Jan 28, 2008 (3:04 pm)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Sep 09, 2007 5:49 pm) I am in the market to replace my 98 Dodge Dakota 4wd with 155K miles and was considering the Ford Ranger, Dodge again, and Toyota Tacoma. I tossed out the Ranger as a friend of mine has a 07 Ranger with 4WD and said he loves it but only gets about 10 mpg in town and not a whole lot more on the road. Not something I want. I think Toyota is where I will go. More money but a better truck. Replies to this message: imduke (Mar 02, 2008 4:55 pm)
#8 of 27 Re: Ranger gas mileage [rsmc] by imduke Mar 02, 2008 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: rsmc (Jan 28, 2008 3:04 pm) My '01 4wd auto gets about 16 / 19 in hilly country. I don't race it but change oil every 3,000 w/ filter and trans w/ filter once a year. plugs once a year too. I'm happy and it is in great shape. NO marks on my Sport model.
#9 of 27 Ranger gas mileage L/100 km by luckylucien Mar 14, 2008 (10:45 pm)
I bought a 2007 Ranger sports cab. I average about 13 liters per 100km, which works out to around 18 miles per US gallon, or 21.7 miles per Imperial gallon. I don't really think this is real great mileage. I used to get around the same mileage in my '98 F-150. Any comments? BTW, gas is about $1.20 a liter in BC, that is $4.55 a US gallon. 'So we have $4+ a gallon gas here in BC.
#10 of 27 Milage by jaymzs Apr 09, 2008 (4:43 pm)
My 01 Ranger Sport Ext Cab w/ 4.0 and auto 4x4 gets 13 to 14 around town consistantly A/C on . JIM
#11 of 27 Mileage is not all that bad-unless U goose it. by golfman4 Jul 16, 2008 (2:53 pm)
I have a 99 Ranger, 4 cyl, 5 speed manual, 177K miles. AT 60-65 it gets 26-28 mpg, at 70-75 the number drops off to 22-23. At 80 (yeah I was in a hurry one nite in FLA ) it got 20. So the choice is yours. Replies to this message: thecarbuff (Aug 04, 2008 2:27 pm) sdominguez (Feb 14, 2009 7:44 am)

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