Ford Lightning F150 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Lightning F150 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1994 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 12 mpg (1994) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #17 of 17 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #17 of 17 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Lightning F150 placed highest in 1994 at #17 of 17, and lowest in 1994 at #17 of 17. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
What Lightning F150 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Ford Lightning F150 burns 958 to 958 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 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,354 | $3,354 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $5,200 to $5,200 a year in fuel, or $14,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 12 mpg the Ford Lightning F150 is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,438 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 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.