Does the 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD | REGULAR | 22 | $2,850 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD | REGULAR | 18 | $3,450 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, AWD | REGULAR | 17 | $3,650 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD | DIESEL | 24 | $3,250 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
4 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.