I'd look for a later 2.3 5-speed reg cab 2wd ranger. Ford made a "Fuel Economy Leader" (FEL) that would give 37 MPG or so(CDN) Those trucks sold for $13k new a few years back. I looked at getting one, but was one of those "spend more money to save fuel than just driving what you have"
I drove an older 93 2.3 5-speed and I could get 35 MPG (CDN) out of it if careful, wouldn't pull the hat off your head, but sipped fuel.
I have a 7.3 6-speed 3.73 4x4 F250. I've seen 20 MPG (CDN) on a long highway run pulling a small trailer. I doubt it'd do much better empty.
Perhaps I should bolt a water tank in the bed and spray water, or put some magnets on the fuel line, tie a "fish carburetor" to the HPOP with yarn, or just lie about my mileage and get 50 MPG.
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