Ford F150 Dual-fuel (LPG) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford F150 Dual-fuel (LPG) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2001 to 2004. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD / Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #19 of 20 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or propane | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2002 | 2 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #18 of 19 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or propane | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2003 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #17 of 21 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or propane | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2004 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #20 of 24 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or propane | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford F150 Dual-fuel (LPG) placed highest in 2003 at #17 of 21, and lowest in 2004 at #20 of 24. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or propane | 5.4L 8-cyl, Bifuel (LPG) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or propane | 5.4L 8-cyl, Bifuel (LPG) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or propane | 5.4L 8-cyl, Bifuel (LPG) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or propane | 5.4L 8-cyl, Bifuel (LPG) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or propane | 5.4L 8-cyl, Bifuel (LPG) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or propane | 5.4L 8-cyl, Bifuel (LPG) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or propane | 5.4L 8-cyl, Bifuel (LPG) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or propane | 5.4L 8-cyl, Bifuel (LPG) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 12 → 15 mpg | +3 mpg | 767 gal |
What F150 Dual-fuel (LPG) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2004 Ford F150 Dual-fuel (LPG) burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2004 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 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 15 mpg the Ford F150 Dual-fuel (LPG) is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $671 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.