Lincoln Blackwood MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lincoln Blackwood has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2002 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2002) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2002). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #16 of 19 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #20 of 21 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 Lincoln Blackwood placed highest in 2002 at #16 of 19, and lowest in 2003 at #20 of 21. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 4V DOHC | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
What Blackwood fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Lincoln Blackwood burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 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 13 mpg the Lincoln Blackwood is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,084 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lincoln nameplates
Every Lincoln model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.