2016 Ford F150
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford F150 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 14 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100 to $4,050 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 16-21 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 21 / 16 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,100-$4,050 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 413-558 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 F150 costs about $3,100 to $4,050 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,518. Over five years that is about $17,589 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this F150 configuration spends about $4,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard pickup trucks 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The F150 sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0L 8-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $4,050 |
| F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 5.0L 8-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $4,050 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 F150 records tailpipe CO₂ of 413-558 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-7 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as standard pickup trucks 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.