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1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 23 | 26 | 24 | 424 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 |
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.
STICKERS CONCERNING HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO DRIVERS SUN VISOR SLEEVES DO NOT MEET CRITERIA FOR PERMANENT ADHESION.
THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR.
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
WHEEL LUG NUT CONE ANGLES DO NOT MATCH LUG NUT SEATING ANGLES.
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)
58 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 15 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?
EPA figures for the 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD reach 24 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 4WD?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 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 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.