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Combined MPG
16–25 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City Driving Rating
15–22 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway Driving Rating
18–30 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800–3,850
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2018 Ford F-150 delivers an EPA-certified 16–25 MPG combined across 38 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,800 to $3,850.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 38 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • Combined Rating Range: 16–25 MPG.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $2,800–3,850 (15k mi/yr).
Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (38)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
F150 Pickup 2WD Diesel 3L Turbo-Diesel Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG $3,200 —
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Diesel 3L Turbo-Diesel Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG $3,300 —
F150 Pickup 2WD Regular 2.7L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Regular 2.7L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
F150 Pickup 2WD Regular 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV Gasoline or E85 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
F150 Pickup 2WD Regular 3.5L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS Regular 2.7L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Regular 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Gasoline or E85 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Regular 3.5L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS Regular 3.5L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
F150 Pickup 2WD Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV Gasoline or E85 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG $3,400 —
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT Gasoline or E85 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG $3,400 —
F150 5.0L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG $3,600 —
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS Gasoline or E85 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG $3,600 —
F150 Pickup 4WD XL/XLT Diesel 3L Turbo-Diesel Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG $3,300 —
F150 Pickup 4WD Diesel 3L Turbo-Diesel Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG $3,600 —
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Diesel 3L Turbo-Diesel Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG $3,600 —
F150 Pickup 4WD Regular 2.7L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS Regular 2.7L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Regular 2.7L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG $3,100 —
F150 Pickup 4WD Regular 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG $3,100 —
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV Gasoline or E85 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG $3,100 —
F150 Pickup 4WD Regular 3.5L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Regular 3.5L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Regular 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Gasoline or E85 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS Regular 3.5L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG $3,400 —
F150 Pickup 4WD Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG $3,400 —
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV Gasoline or E85 5L 8-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG $3,400 —
F150 5.0L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG $3,600 —
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG $3,600 —
F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS Gasoline or E85 5L 8-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG $3,600 —
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT Gasoline or E85 5L 8-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG $3,600 —
F150 RAPTOR 4WD Regular 3.5L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG $3,850 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.50–$5.47

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

600–938 Gal

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2018 Ford F-150

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Ford F-150

What gas mileage (MPG) does the 2018 Ford F-150 get?

The 2018 Ford F-150 achieves an EPA-certified rating of 16 to 25 MPG combined across 38 certified configuration(s).

City ratings range from 15 to 22 MPG, and highway ratings range from 18 to 30 MPG.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov (40 CFR Part 600)

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2018 Ford F-150?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $2,800 and $3,850 for the 2018 Ford F-150.

Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.