The engine first fitted into the 1985 Ford Ranger 4X4 was a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine, according to the Ranger Station. The Ford Ranger 4X4 also could be fitted with the more powerful 2.8-liter 6-cylinder engine. Both were fuel-injected engines.
The 1985 Ford Ranger 4X4 is a relatively fuel-efficient vehicle. These vehicles offered 24 miles per gallon in the city, 29 miles per gallon on the highway, according to Fuel Economy Database.
In 1985, consumers had access to Ford Rangers with 4-speed automatic transmissions or 5-speed manual transmissions.