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1991 Ford

Ranger Pickup 2WD

Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Ford Ranger: best and worst years
1991 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (photo 1 of 5)

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Overview

Body
Small Pickup TrucksEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
145NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.046 hp/lb
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
114 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,135 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
132
Reported injuries
14

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
  • SUSPENSION12%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • TIRES9%
  • VISIBILITY9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 138 total.

Ford Ranger: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.