Ford F150

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Ford F150 appears in this database in 5 model years, from 2016 to 2020, offered with diesel and gasoline power. Combined economy ranges from 16 to 25 MPG across those years, with annual fuel costs of $2,950 to $4,300 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

How it compares

Against the average standard pickup trucks 4wd in this dataset (about 18 MPG), the F150 sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a F150 for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $14,750 to $21,500, averaging about $18,125 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

The range within the range

Economy across the F150 varies by about 9 MPG between its most and least frugal versions, which run on diesel and gasoline. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used F150 check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.

How it changed over time

Between 2016 and 2020 the F150's average combined economy improved from about 18 to 20 MPG. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2020 F150 has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 20 MPG, while the 2016 is the lowest at about 19 MPG. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 F150 at a glance

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