How does the Ranger fuel mileage compare to the Explorer mpg of the same period using similar engines/power trains?
I believe the two vehicles are essentially the same frame and power train.

From the EPA:

2003 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 5-spd, Regular Gasoline
15 City 16 Combined 19 Highway


2003 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV 6 cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 5-spd, Regular Gas or E85
14 City 16 Combined 19 Highway

EPA MPG link: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymod...emodelNF.shtml

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FX4 4X4 SOHC, Automatic, keyless entry, floor mats, radio & heater

I used to get 15 mpg in my 3.0 (Shes a bit old but still runs great), but after new plugs and wires + seafoaming i get about 19 with about 75-80% city driving

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1994 XLT 4.0 5speed 4WD ext cab 3.73 LS Twin stick Manual hubs


1991XLT 3.0 5speed 2WD ext cab - RIP

I just changed my fuel filter. My fuel filter had so much old gas/dirt that was clogged in there. And i cleaned my maf sensor. Now i should get some better mpg.

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8000K HID's, Window tints, 31x10.5x15 Bf Goodrich, Sony head unit 12inch kicker subwoofer powered by a Power Acoustic 1200watt amp, Semi truck horn, In-channel vent shades, Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow exhaust, Clear euro chrome headlights, new side view mirrors, new 01-06 tail lights, painted valence bumpers,

02 4.0 4.10s 31s 19mpg

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14-15 mpg. doesnt matter in town or freeway, always the same.

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02 Edge 4.0 4x4. 3" body and 3" block rear. 35" Falcons (STOCK GEARING...4:10), eagle 15" 180 series wheels. Flowmaster super 44. HID's. Tauno cover.

24-25mpg in the city. About the same on the interstate I usually run 80-85mph

2001 ranger xlt southern comfort package 2.3/5spd Sent from my GuyPhone

I can get 23-24 mpg freeway at 70mph but the city is bad at 15mpg and I got 4.10 gears and 32's

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Brandon

2000 Ford ranger 4x4 steppie 3.0
Deep Wedgewood Blue
Cooper Discoverer AT'3 265/75/16

33/12.50s km2s 4.10s 4.0 moderate foot on the peddle. I'm getting 17. I could probably get more if I unloaded some weight from my truck and put my tire at the right psi and did an oil change.

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23-24 MPG in the city, 25 -27 mpg highway average but i have seen as low as 21 MPG city and as high as 29MPG highway.

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]2008 XL 4x2 Reg. cab 2.3l Auto, K&N drop in filter, Pioneer DEH-15UB head unit, Optima Red Top battery. LED'S in taillights, backup lights, sidemarkers, dome light, license lamps, and parking lamps. Factory Fog lamps installed. Throttle cable mod.

16-17 city. 22-23 highway.

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2010 Ranger Sport 4X4 4.0 SOHC Auto
Stock... for now.

24-26 city 28 average 30-32 highway

2001 2.3l XL Tonneau Cover 235/70r16s

Recent air filter, oil change, and seafoam

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Stock w/4.10 3.0L 2WD...and I get 20 MPG hwy, 15 city. I get around 18 when driving the mountains with a load.

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2003 Ford Ranger FX4: 4.0L V6 | Auto | 4.10s | 265/75R16 BFG AT KO2 | Ion Alloy 174 | Pioneer radio | Alpine Speakers| 06 tails | Thunderbolt turn signal mirrors | Kobalt Toolbox | 22" LED lightbar | Blackout headlights | Headache Rack | 140K miles. DWB!
Build Thread <-- Clicky
March 2015 TOTM

2016 Ford Fusion SE. 1.5L EcoBoost. 6-speed Auto. White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic. 18" 5 spoke black rims. Daily Driver.

17-20 mpg highway depending on cruising speed.
12-14 mpg city. All w/ the AC off

4.0 OHV w/ 32's and 4.10 gears

Pure stock, 2.5L 5 spd manual, 215/75/14 with a 3.45 rear end with 106K on it and I get around 28 - 30 city and highway.

Been thinking about putting a AirAid spacer plate on it, anyone have any experience with them?

The other day I got 33mpg on the way home on the highway, 55 the entire time

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1994 XLT 4.0 5speed 4WD ext cab 3.73 LS Twin stick Manual hubs


1991XLT 3.0 5speed 2WD ext cab - RIP