I am new to the forums, just got a 1993 XLT 4.0 (81k) from my father-n-law, i took at 160 mile round trip and got according to the file ups 22.3 mpg (highway).

WOW! You sure your calculating that right, Cuz thats awesome for a 4L

and Welcome!

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The EPA fuel economy numbers are 19/24. Don't believe the exaggerated claims.

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If you say so.

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^^ No. Not exaggerated at all but a fact! ^^
Currently I have 1560 miles on the odo.

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2010 Silver Ford Ranger XLT 2.3L 2WD StyleSide Reg Cab Auto, Open 7.5" - 4.10 diff.
TruxEdo tonneua cover, rubber bed mat, Ranger all weather floor mats.

I am not saying your claim of 21 is bogus.....it is quite realistic. I have an 08 with the same engine/tranny combo and I get 22.5 mpg overall including 75% around town and 25% highway.
In my earlier days I owned a 2000 4.0/5 spd auto supercab and I got 17 overall and I can't for the life of me figure out the claims of 22+ mpg and some even claim that with a 4x4 too>
Don't worry about what other owners "claim" they get and you'll be happier........these are the same guys that claim a 70 Hemi Cuda gets 18 mpg while punching out 600 hp and 600 ft/lbs of torque.
My wife drives a 2009 Ford Focus 2.0/auto and she gets 28-30 mpg and on the other Ranger forums some even claim their Rangers get 30-36 mpg.
It's not that I am a cynic.....I am just old enough to know better.

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I got ya! Sorry I read into your post the wrong way.
Thanks for clearing that up.

I have been watching another Ranger on Fuelly identical to mine except it is a 5 spd manual and he is posting 30+ mpg even while pulling a boat!

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2010 Silver Ford Ranger XLT 2.3L 2WD StyleSide Reg Cab Auto, Open 7.5" - 4.10 diff.
TruxEdo tonneua cover, rubber bed mat, Ranger all weather floor mats.

Pulling a boat and getting 30 mpg is eye opening..........and don't tell me the boat was a 35 footer too.
No one means any harm!

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Really? Really? Is this how this group of people opens up to me. My first post...my first fing post....and you slam me. I was hoping to find some help here with my new to me truck, but instead its the same as the bronco forum I was on. Every guy sitting around naked with measuring tape and posting sizes.

I average about 22mpgs with city driving....
But I have bigger wheels and tires

Back when I had the factory wheels and tires, I averaged about 25 in town and 30 on the highway

I've had better than 22 sometimes but I've got a lead foot.....

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1996 XLT 2.3T "White Lightning" 5/7 dropped, Turbo street toy
2006 FX4 Off Road, DD, work in progress
1985 XLT 2.8L 4x4 "The Black Pearl" (retired but still around)
1987 XL 2.3L 2wd R.I.P.