What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1988 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 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 1988 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD?

Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Ford · 1988

1988 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	24	21	423
2.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
2.9L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	21	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 87V141000

TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TENDENCY FOR REAR BRAKE LOCKUP WOULD EXIST PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICAION WITH A LIGHTLY LOADED TRUCK. ALSO, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED IF THE BRAKE MODULATION (PUMPING THE BRAKES) IS USED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING A HARD BRAKE STOP.

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)

88 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 21 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 29 Power Train 10 Engine And Engine Cooling 9

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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.