Ford F150 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford F150 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2017 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #11 of 13 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2018 | 4 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #12 of 14 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2019 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #15 of 18 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #13 of 15 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford F150 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS placed highest in 2017 at #11 of 13, and lowest in 2019 at #15 of 18. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI & PFI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 523 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 5.0L 8-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI & PFI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555 | 2/10 |
| 2019 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI & PFI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, start-stop | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 5.0L 8-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, start-stop | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 523 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI & PFI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 520 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 5.0L 8-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI & PFI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 523 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 5.0L 8-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555 | 2/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
What F150 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Ford F150 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS burns 676 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Across the 57 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 17 mpg the Ford F150 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $355 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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