1984 Ford Ranger
US · Pickup · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
The 1984 Ford Ranger is listed in the US market as a pickup. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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 (FFS), 2.2L 4-cylinder (DIESEL), 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
- Economy
- 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.2L 4-cylinder (DIESEL), 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.3L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L to 2.8 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 6 | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
31 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.0L · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.0L · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.2L · 4-speed manual · Diesel
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.3L · 3-speed automatic
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.3L · 3-speed automatic
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.3L · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.3L · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.3L · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.3L · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.3L · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.3L · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.8L · 3-speed automatic
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.8L · 3-speed automatic
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.8L · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.8L · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.8L · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.8L · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.3L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.3L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.3L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.3L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.3L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 3-speed automatic
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 3-speed automatic
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis 2WD · 2.3L · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis 2WD · 2.3L · 4-speed manual
- Ranger Pickup Cab Chassis 2WD · 2.8L · 4-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 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
84V111000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THE HOOD IS NOT CLOSED TIGHTLY, OR IS INADVERTENTLY RELEASED, THE SECONDARY LATCH MAY NOT WORK AND THE HOOD MAY FLY UP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: THE HOOD ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE HOOD AND LATCH COMPONENTS WILL BE ADJUSTED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Reported September 25, 1984. View on NHTSA
84V104000: SUSPENSION
WEIGHT RATING INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON VEHICLE MANUAL LABELS AND RATING DECALS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE REVISED VEHICLE INFORMATION. IF VEHICLE WEIGHT IS FOUND TO BE GREATER THAN THAT SPECIFIED ON WEIGHT RATING, THE AFFECTED VEHICLE"S REAR AXLE MAY BE REPURCHASED FROM FORD. A PRICE ADJUSTMENT WILL ALSO BE…
Reported September 6, 1984. View on NHTSA
84V082000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
IF TRUCK IS STRUCK FROM THE SIDE, THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK COULD BECOME UNSEALED, ALLOWING UNSAFE LEAKAGE OF FUEL. THIS IS A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". LEAKAGE CAN BE CAUSED BY AN ORANGE-COLORED PLASTIC DIESEL FUEL INFORMATION RING WHICH IS FOUND AROUND THE FUEL TANK NECK, OR BY THE TETHER.
Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, FUEL CAP TETHERS WILL BE REPLACED OR DIESEL FUEL INFORMATION RINGS WILL BE REMOVED.
Reported July 9, 1984. View on NHTSA
84V023000: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
COMPONENTS IN THE LOCKING HUBS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED AND MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLES. THE BROKEN COMPONENT ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAY BECOME JAMMED AGAINST THE NUT.
Remedy: CAM ASSEMBLIES IN FRONT WHEEL AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WILL BE REPLACED.
Reported March 6, 1984. View on NHTSA
83V134000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Reported December 20, 1983. View on NHTSA
83V115000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL OR VAPOR LINE DAMAGE CAUSED WHEN AN INCORRECT PROCEDURE WAS USED IN TIGHTENING BOLTS ON ADJACENT COMPONENTS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO A LOOSE CROSS MEMBER THAT SUPPORTS IT.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, WHEN NECESSARY, FUEL AND VAPOR LINES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE CROSS MEMBER WILL BE TIGHTENED.
Reported November 7, 1983. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 25, 2026
Data verified: October 25, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1984 Ford Ranger have?
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.2L 4-cylinder ((DIESEL)), 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.3L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.3L 4-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1984 Ford Ranger?
Combined fuel economy is 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1984 Ford Ranger front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: AWD.
Are there recalls for the 1984 Ford Ranger?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.