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2012 Ford F150 MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Ford F150 is a full-size pickup offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 9 full-size pickups rated for 2012, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #3 of 9 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 Ford F150's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 2012 Full-Size Pickups

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1GMC Sierra Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
2Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
3Ford F15019 MPG $2,447
4GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
5Chevrolet Silverado18 MPG $2,583
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9Nissan Titan15 MPG $3,100

2012 F150Other full-size pickupsClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

F150 MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic F150 Pickup 2WD FFV	Flex-fuel	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
Part-time 4WD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic F150 Pickup 4WD FFV	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic F150 Pickup 2WD FFV	Flex-fuel	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
Part-time 4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic F150 Pickup 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
Part-time 4WD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic F150 Pickup 4WD FFV	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
Part-time 4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic F150 Raptor Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

2012 Ford F150 vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr F150 saves $136/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 18 MPG · $2,583/yr F150 saves $136/yr vs Toyota Tundra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr F150 saves $136/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sierra Hybrid saves $233/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Silverado Hybrid saves $233/yr vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr F150 saves $288/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr F150 saves $459/yr vs Nissan Titan 15 MPG · $3,100/yr F150 saves $653/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Ford F150?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Ford F150 use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Ford F150?