Ford F150 Pickup XL/XLT MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford F150 Pickup XL/XLT has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2018 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #1 of 18 (100th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #1 of 23 (100th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #2 of 18 (94th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 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 Pickup XL/XLT placed highest in 2018 at #1 of 18, and lowest in 2020 at #2 of 18. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 14.9 | $3,750 | 430 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 14.9 | $3,750 | 424 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 14.9 | $3,750 | 424 | 4/10 |
What F150 Pickup XL/XLT fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Ford F150 Pickup XL/XLT burns 479 to 479 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 | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,677 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,750 to $3,750 a year in fuel, or $7,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Across the 90 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, the median best combined rating is 19 mpg. At 24 mpg the Ford F150 Pickup XL/XLT is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $441 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD 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.