What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD. 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 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD?

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	20	25	22	404
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	24	28	26	392
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	26	24	370
2.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	22	18	494
2.9L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	22	19	468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 87V070000

STICKERS CONCERNING HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO DRIVERS SUN VISOR SLEEVES DO NOT MEET CRITERIA FOR PERMANENT ADHESION.

Campaign 87V075000

THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR.

Campaign 87V139000

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Campaign 87V140000

WHEEL LUG NUT CONE ANGLES DO NOT MATCH LUG NUT SEATING ANGLES.

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

48 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 12 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 15 Seat Belts 7 Engine And Engine Cooling 7

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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.