Ford Ranger (1984–1989)

Small pickupsdieselgas4.4 cu ft max

Pickup bedTailgate

VE SCORE

Average Volumetric Efficiency for a small pickups — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.

Storage spaces

short bed (6-foot)

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Cargo dimensions

6-foot bed

Ford Ranger 1984–1989 6-foot bed cargo dimensions
Measurement	short bed (6-foot)
Cargo volume	106 L / 3.7 cu ft^[1]
Floor length	185 cm / 73.0 in^[1]
Floor width (narrowest)	138 cm / 54.3 in^[1]
Height	42 cm / 16.6 in^[1]
Opening width	138 cm / 54.3 in^[1]
Opening height	42 cm / 16.6 in^[1]
Confidence	Secondary source

www.therangerstation.com · Secondary source

7-foot bed

Ford Ranger 1984–1989 7-foot bed cargo dimensions
Measurement	long bed (7-foot)
Cargo volume	123 L / 4.4 cu ft^[1]
Floor length	216 cm / 85.0 in^[1]
Floor width (narrowest)	138 cm / 54.3 in^[1]
Height	42 cm / 16.6 in^[1]
Opening width	138 cm / 54.3 in^[1]
Opening height	42 cm / 16.6 in^[1]
Confidence	Secondary source

www.therangerstation.com · Secondary source

No front trunk (frunk).

Last verified Oct 20, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.

Will it fit?

Computed from the measurements above: an object has to pass through the opening and fit the cargo floor. Owner fit reports override the math. How the check works.

Fits (80)

85 in TV (boxed)It is 123 cm (48.4 in) wide; the floor is, at its narrowest, 138 cm (54.3 in) wide, so it fits lying on the floor diagonal with 15 cm (5.9 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Twin mattressIt is 25 cm (9.8 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits lying on the floor diagonal with 17 cm (6.8 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
75 in TV (boxed)It is 20 cm (7.9 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits lying on the floor diagonal with 22 cm (8.7 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Folding treadmillIt is 30 cm (11.8 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits lying flat with 12 cm (4.8 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Foosball table (boxed)It is 30 cm (11.8 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits lying flat with 12 cm (4.8 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Portable basketball hoop (boxed)It is 30 cm (11.8 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits lying flat with 12 cm (4.8 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Pre-hung exterior doorIt is 211 cm (83.1 in) long; the floor diagonal is 231 cm (91.0 in), so it fits lying on the floor diagonal with 20 cm (7.9 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
8 ft step ladderIt is 244 cm (96.1 in) long; the floor diagonal is 256 cm (100.9 in), so it fits lying on the floor diagonal with 12 cm (4.8 in) to spare. (long bed (7-foot))

72 more

65 in TV (boxed), Bundle of firewood (8 bundles), 8×10 area rug (rolled), Weekly groceries, family of 4, Folding wheelchair, 55-gallon aquarium, 55 in TV (boxed), Cello in hard case, IKEA PAX wardrobe frame (boxed), Cornhole boards (pair), Bouldering crash pad (folded), 4 crates of vinyl records, 6-person dining table (legs off), Golf bag with clubs, Rollator walker (folded), Full-size spare tire (SUV), Crib (boxed, flat-pack), 6 ft step ladder, Golf push cart (folded), High chair (boxed), 10×10 pop-up canopy (bagged), Weight bench (folded), 8-person cabin tent (packed), 36×60 replacement window, Folding garden wagon, XL duffel bag (120 L), Floor lamp, Baseball/softball team bag, Inflatable SUP (packed), Inflatable kayak (packed), TV stand (flat-pack), 4 folding camp chairs (bagged), Crib mattress, 6 ft folding table, Large checked suitcase, Archery bag target, IKEA BILLY bookcase (boxed), 6 ft fold-in-half table, 88-key digital piano (cased), 7 ft surfboard, Combo guitar amp, 32 in monitor (boxed), 65 L hiking backpack, 40 lb dog food bag, Umbrella stroller (folded), Full-tower desktop PC, Acoustic guitar in hard case, Folding picnic table, 180 cm skis (bagged pair), Countertop microwave, 8 ft laminate countertop, Onewheel board, 2200 W inverter generator, Interior door slab (30×80), 9 ft patio umbrella (closed), 4×8 plywood sheet, 158 cm snowboard, Gym duffel bag, Pack 'n Play (folded), 2 cu ft mulch bag, DJ controller in flight case, 7 ft fishing rods (1-piece), Electric guitar in case, Carry-on suitcase, Telescoping dog ramp (collapsed), 4-person tent (packed), 80 lb bag of concrete, Hockey sticks (pair), 4×8 drywall sheet, 2-burner camp stove, 5-gallon paint bucket, 8 ft 2×4 lumber

Fits only tilted (1)

Replacement car hoodIt is 140 cm (55.1 in) wide; the floor-to-roof diagonal across the width is 144 cm (56.8 in), so it goes in only tilted, leaned against the side. (short bed (6-foot))

Tight (15)

Full/double mattressIt is 137 cm (53.9 in) wide; the floor is, at its narrowest, 138 cm (54.3 in) wide, so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Swing set (boxed)It is 40 cm (15.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
10 ft trampoline (boxed)It is 40 cm (15.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Ping pong table top (folded half)It is 137 cm (53.9 in) wide; the floor is, at its narrowest, 138 cm (54.3 in) wide, so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Mini-split AC set (2 boxes)It is 40 cm (15.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Console digital piano (boxed)It is 40 cm (15.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
Jogging stroller (folded, wheels on)It is 42 cm (16.5 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))
7.5 ft artificial tree (boxed)It is 40 cm (15.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (short bed (6-foot))

7 more

Scuba kit (2 tanks + gear bag), 8 boxes of laminate flooring, Full-size stroller (folded), Kids balance bike, Half-barrel keg, 35 qt cooler, Office laser printer

Won't fit (87)

Family trip: 2 large + 2 carry-onsIt is 42 cm (16.6 in) thick (allowing for a soft object to squash a little); the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (short bed (6-foot))
27-gallon storage toteIt is 44 cm (17.3 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (short bed (6-foot))
Hockey gear bagIt is 44 cm (17.3 in) thick (allowing for a soft object to squash a little); the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (short bed (6-foot))
10 boxes of floor tileIt is 45 cm (17.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (short bed (6-foot))
Double stroller (folded)It is 45 cm (17.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (short bed (6-foot))
Coffee tableIt is 45 cm (17.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (short bed (6-foot))
15 in PA speakerIt is 45 cm (17.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (short bed (6-foot))
Road bike (wheels on)It is 45 cm (17.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 42 cm (16.6 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (short bed (6-foot))

79 more

Road bike (front wheel off), Electric scooter (folded), Rooftop cargo box (16 cu ft, boxed), Window air conditioner (boxed), 41 in rolling tool chest, Large moving box, 65 qt hard cooler, Hard-shell kiddie pool, Medium dog crate (30 in, assembled), Queen box spring, Queen mattress, Mini fridge, 20-gallon air compressor, 60 in alcove bathtub, 12 in miter saw, 12-gallon shop vac, Two-piece toilet (boxed), Mobility scooter (disassembled), Stroller wagon (folded), Kids wagon (assembled), Dining chair, 6-drawer dresser, Queen mattress-in-a-box, 4× 5-gallon water jugs, Upright bass in soft case, 40-gallon water heater, Costco run (12 cases + pallet items), 6 ft potted tree, 7 ft real Christmas tree (netted), Beach day load-out, Gas pressure washer, 7 cu ft chest freezer, 36 in bathroom vanity (boxed), Push lawn mower (handle folded), Kids 20 in bike, Large dog crate (36 in, assembled), Jobsite table saw with stand (folded), 24-gun safe, Estate-sale dresser + boxes, 3-burner gas grill (boxed), Kamado ceramic grill (18 in), Pellet smoker (boxed), 12U server rack (boxed), 9 ft longboard, Dishwasher, Wardrobe moving box, 24 in two-stage snow blower, 36 in base cabinet (boxed), Small-block V8 engine (on pallet), Office chair (assembled), E-bike, Cargo e-bike, Clothes dryer, Washing machine, Wheelbarrow (assembled), Office desk (assembled), 5-piece drum kit (packed in cases), College dorm move, 30 in kitchen range, Adirondack chair (assembled), Full-size refrigerator, XL dog crate (48 in, assembled), Mountain bike (wheels on), 6×8 wood fence panel, Armchair, Loveseat, 3-seat sofa, King mattress, 10 ft 2×4 lumber, 10 ft PVC pipe, 10 ft rebar (bundle of 10), 10 ft recreational kayak, Recliner chair, 10'6" hard paddleboard, 12 ft deck board, 12 ft touring kayak, 24 ft extension ladder (retracted), 16 ft baseboard trim, 16 ft canoe

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Trim	Years	Fuel	Best combined MPGe	City	Highway
RearWD · Manual 5-spd	1985–1989	Diesel	27	25	30
2WD · Manual 4-spd	1984	Diesel	26	25	28
4-Wheel or AWD · Manual 5-spd	1984–1989	Diesel	26	24	28
2WD · Manual 5-spd	1984	Regular Gasoline	22	20	26
RearWD · Automatic 4-spd	1985–1989	Regular Gasoline	21	19	24
2WD · Automatic 3-spd	1984	Regular Gasoline	19	18	22
4-Wheel or AWD · Manual 4-spd	1984	Regular Gasoline	19	18	21
4-Wheel or AWD · Automatic 4-spd	1985–1989	Regular Gasoline	17	15	20
4-Wheel or AWD · Automatic 3-spd	1984	Regular Gasoline	15	15	17