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1989 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | 523 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 | 468 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 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.
FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY BE MISSING FROM FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
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.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
88 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 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 1989 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1989 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1989 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 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 1989 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD?
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.