Ford F-150 MPG

While many evaluate pickup trucks based on their power and hauling capabilities, and for good reason, another important factor in determining true versatility is the MPG you are able to earn behind the wheel. After all, you will want your truck to work hard to save you time at the gas pumps as you travel between different jobs.

One pickup that’ll perform with great efficiency for its size and class? The Ford F-150.

Read on to learn more about the Ford F-150 MPG in this review from our team here at Waldorf Ford. Doing so should help you determine if the Ford pickup could be a fit for you around Waldorf, Clinton, Accokeek, Huntingtown, and Upper Marlboro, MD.

Examining the Powertrain

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The most important factor in determining the MPG you are able to earn behind the wheel of any vehicle is the powertrain working under the hood. So, that is where we’ll start with the Ford F-150.

Under the hood, the F-150 features a standard 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 engine, which comes ready to pump out 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. Paired with this engine is an electronic 10-speed automatic transmission, which will work to seamlessly distribute the force produced.

Throw in the truck’s Auto Start-Stop Technology, and this powertrain not only comes ready to produce a robust drive, but also comes ready to provide an efficient one. Behind the wheel, you will be able to earn an EPA-estimated 20 city/24 highway MPG.

Engine Options and MPG

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While the F-150 comes ready to earn an impressive MPG in its base configuration, you also have the opportunity to enhance your fuel economy. For example, the F-150 offers a 3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 engine. This engine pumps out 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque while earning an EPA-estimated 25 city/26 highway MPG.

For the 2022 F-150, you also have the F-150 Lightning that you can check out. This brand-new F-150 model features two all-electric engines and offers a targeted EPA-estimated range of 300 miles.

Boosting MPG

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No matter the F-150 trim and engine you go with, there are some things you can do to optimize fuel economy further, starting with the utilization of bed space.

Of course, when you are completing a job, you will want to take advantage of the 77.4 cubic feet of available cargo volume made possible by the available 8-foot bed. However, when you no longer need to haul equipment, you will want to remove it from the bed. This will decrease the weight of the vehicle, lightening the load on the engine and allowing the truck to perform more efficiently in the process.

There are some other practices you can undertake as well:

• Planning your trips ahead of time
• Avoiding rush hour
• Using cruise control when applicable
• Avoiding frequent stop-and-go driving patterns

Learn More About the Ford F-150 and Its MPG

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Impressed by the Ford F-150 MPG? Want to learn more about this powerful, efficient, and capable pickup? Contact our team here at Waldorf Ford to set up a tour and a test drive. We’ll get you out around Waldorf, Clinton, Huntingtown, Accokeek, and Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in no time!

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