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1985 Ford Ranger

US · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

The 1985 Ford Ranger is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder
Combined Economy
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder
Displacement2.0 L to 2.8 L
Cylinders4 to 6
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)
City14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)
Highway17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

21 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 07E064000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

    Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

    Reported August 27, 2007. View on NHTSA

  • 98E010000: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

    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.

    Remedy: AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.

    Reported April 8, 1998. View on NHTSA

  • 85V045000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    THE NYLON FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALONG THE FRAME SIDE RAIL AND COULD CONTACT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUCH CONTACT COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE LINES AND LOW PRESSURE FUEL…

    Remedy: REROUTE OR REPLACE AFFECTED FUEL LINES.

    Reported April 17, 1985. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 1984 Ford Ranger

    Pickup, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

    Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.2L 4-cylinder ((DIESEL)), 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.3L 4-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model) · AWD
    26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

  • 1986 Ford Ranger

    Pickup, Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

    Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.3L 4-cylinder ((NO-CAT)), 2.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
    27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1985 Ford Ranger have?

Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Ford Ranger?

Combined fuel economy is 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1985 Ford Ranger front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1985 Ford Ranger?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.