---
title: "2019 Ford Ranger MPG Figures Released, and They Rule the Midsize Truck Arena"
description: "Ford's return to the midsize market comes with best in class fuel economy to match towing and payload."
date: "2018-12-11"
modified: "2018-12-11"
authors:
  - name: "Chad Kirchner"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chad-kirchner"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/25393/2019-ford-ranger-mpg-figures-released-and-they-rule-the-midsize-truck-arena"
categories:
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  - "News"
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tags:
  - "2019"
  - "best in class"
  - "Ford"
  - "fuel economy"
  - "midsize"
  - "MPG"
  - "News"
  - "pickup"
  - "Ranger"
  - "Truck"
---

# 2019 Ford Ranger MPG Figures Released, and They Rule the Midsize Truck Arena

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The return of the [Ford Ranger](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/22885/go-go-power-you-can-now-configure-your-own-2019-ford-ranger>) is upon us, and in bringing the new truck back, Ford decided that it was only going to award it one engine at launch: a 2.3-liter EcoBoost. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, and according to a statement released Tuesday morning, some pretty good fuel economy numbers, too.

The 2019 Ranger in rear-wheel-drive delivers 21 miles per gallon in the city, 26 mpg on the highway and 23 mpg combined. According to Ford, that makes it the most fuel-efficient gas-powered midsize pickup truck on sale.

Most people will likely opt for a four-wheel drive truck, and that's okay, because the numbers there are also pretty solid. The four-wheel-drive Ranger delivers 20 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and a combined rating of 22 mpg.

![message-editor%2F1544462548667-003\_ranger\_\_90a0006.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1544462548667-003_ranger__90a0006.jpg>)
**Ford**

“Midsize truck customers have been asking for a pickup that’s Built Ford Tough,” said Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager. “And Ranger will deliver with durability, capability and fuel efficiency, while also providing in-city maneuverability and the freedom desired by many midsize pickup truck buyers to go off the grid.”

To achieve these numbers, the 2019 Ranger has Ford's 10-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, start-stop kills the engine at traffic lights to help save fuel.

The choice of running only the 2.3-liter EcoBoost wasn't just a fuel economy play. The truck is still capable of towing, when properly equipped, 7,500 pounds. That's best in class, at least until the all-new Jeep [Gladiator](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/25068/here-at-last-2020-jeep-gladiator-pickup-finally-makes-its-debut-at-los-angeles-auto-show>) goes on sale. Oh, and the Ranger will also carry 1,860 pounds of payload.

The new Ranger starts at $25,395 (with the $1,095 destination charge) and is in production now at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant. Expect to see it on dealer lots at the beginning of the year.

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