What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Ford · 1985

1985 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	25	23	386
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	16	555
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	20	18	494
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	23	27	25	407
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	21	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V045000

THE NYLON FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALONG THE FRAME SIDE RAIL AND COULD CONTACT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUCH CONTACT COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE LINES AND LOW PRESSURE FUEL LEAK

Campaign 98E010000

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.

Campaign 07E064000

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

26 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 11 Power Train 4 Visibility 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.