1986 Ford Ranger 2.3L Diesel 2WD 5MT
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- Photo: 1992 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab in Aqua, front left, 07-22-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 1989-92 Ford Ranger XLT, front side left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Ford Ranger Pick-Up - 48075995963 by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1986 Ford Ranger 2.3L Diesel 2WD 5MT is a 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,219 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,219 ($24,372 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3-liter diesel inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive (4x2) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Ford Ranger 2.3L Diesel 2WD 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford RANGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 8, 1998 · 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.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
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.
NHTSA campaign 98E010000
Sep 2, 1988 · SEATS
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
Remedy: INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
NHTSA campaign 88V145000
Sep 4, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA campaign 87V139000
Oct 18, 1985 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NYLON FUEL LINES ON THE FUEL RETURN SIDE OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LINE COULD LEAK AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE NYLON FUEL HOSES WITH RUBBER HOSES.
NHTSA campaign 85V130000
Sep 24, 1985 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS INSULATION MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO COPPER SPIKES PRODUCED DURING THE WELDING OF ITS WIRES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE WIRES WHICH ENERGIZE THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING SOME FUEL INJECTORS TO OPEN, DISCHARGING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL DISCHARGED INTO THE ENGINE WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAK THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE GROUND. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Remedy: REPAIR WIRING HARNESS, CHECK ENGINE AND CATALYST FOR DAMAGE.
NHTSA campaign 85V116000
36 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Ford RANGER
Owner Complaints
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford RANGER (2 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 FORD RANGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.