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2024 Ford F150: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

The 2024 Ford F150 gets 12 to 23 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV at 23 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) (6-cyl 2.7 L) at 21 mpg.

How the F150 ranks in its class

In the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2024, the F150 ranks 4th of 11 for combined mileage (23 mpg), 2nd of 11 for yearly fuel cost ($2,700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 2nd of 11 for tailpipe CO2 (387 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 21 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 417 grams per mile.

Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 150 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 F150's best version, 20 other models get the same and 91 get less. The 2024 F150's cheapest version costs $2,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 90 cost less, 8 the same and 157 more.

Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 6 of 11)

Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.

PlaceModelBest versionmpgFuel a year, cheapest versionCO2 g/mi, lowest version
12024 Chevrolet Silverado2024 Silverado 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #624$3,300416
12024 GMC Sierra2024 Sierra 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #624$3,450416
12024 Toyota Tacoma2024 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (4-wheel)24$2,600379
42024 Ford F150This car2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV23$2,700387
52024 Ford Ranger2024 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L)22$2,850402
62024 Honda Ridgeline2024 Ridgeline AWD21$2,950441
62024 Ram 15002024 1500 4WD (6-cyl 3.6 L)21$2,950417

Your fuel cost

Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.

$2,857 a year

2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L: 19 mpg city, 25 highway, 21 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 F150 version is $2,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).

21miles per gallon, combined
$0.19fuel cost per mile
714gallons a year
$14,286fuel cost over 5 years

Compare with a rival

The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.

2024 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)
21
mpg combined
$2,857
fuel a year
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV #2
67
MPGe combined
$1,132
fuel a year

The Silverado costs $1,725 less to fuel each year.

Over 5 years the Silverado costs $8,625 less to fuel than the F150 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).

The F150 against its nearest rivals

Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.

Rival in 2024Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the F150 (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the F150Side by side
2024 Chevrolet Silverado2024 Silverado EV #267 MPGe$1,150not the same measure (MPGe and mpg)$1,550 less a yearCompare
2024 Ford Ranger2024 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L)22 mpg$2,8501 lower$150 more a yearCompare
2024 GMC Sierra2024 Sierra 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #624 mpg$3,9501 higher$1,250 more a year-

Every version of the 2024 Ford F150

EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miFuel vs cheapest
2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEVHybrid6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel222423$2,700387cheapest
2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)6-cyl 2.7 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel192521$2,950425+$250
2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel172520$3,100455+$400
2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)6-cyl 2.7 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel182320$3,100444+$400
2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel162419$3,300468+$600
2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel162419$3,300472+$600
2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel162419$3,300467+$600
2024 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel162118$3,450494+$750
2024 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel152017$3,650523+$950
2024 F150 RAPTOR 4WD6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel141816$3,900555+$1,200
2024 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD8-cyl 5.2 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel101512$5,200741+$2,500

The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV (23 mpg, $2,700 a year), costs $250 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) (21 mpg, $2,950 a year).

Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2024 version pay back?

Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 F150; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.

Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.

Emissions

Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV puts out 387 grams per mile; across the 11 tested versions the figure runs from 387 to 741.

EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV: fuel economy score 5 (1 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (1 to 5 across versions).

Mileage by model year

Best combined figure of the F150 gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.

Model yearBest gas versionBest hybridVersions testedAgainst 2024
201621 mpg
none142 mpg lower than 2024
201722 mpg
none201 mpg lower than 2024
201825 mpg
none382 mpg higher than 2024
201925 mpg
none302 mpg higher than 2024
202024 mpg
none171 mpg higher than 2024
202123 mpg
25 mpg222 mpg higher than 2024
202222 mpg
25 mpg212 mpg higher than 2024
202322 mpg
25 mpg252 mpg higher than 2024
2024This page21 mpg
23 mpg11this page
202521 mpg
23 mpg11same as 2024
202621 mpg
24 mpg121 mpg higher than 2024

Compared with the 2023 model: 25 versions were tested then and 11 now; the best figure went from 25 to 23 mpg (down 2).

The 2025 model has 11 tested versions.

Version in 202420242023Change
2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV, 6-cyl 3.5 L23 mpg23 mpgno change
2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L21 mpg22 mpg-1 mpg
2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L20 mpg21 mpg-1 mpg
2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L20 mpg20 mpgno change
2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L19 mpg20 mpg (listed in 2023 as F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (8-cyl 5.0 L) #3)-1 mpg
2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L19 mpg19 mpg (listed in 2023 as F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (8-cyl 5.0 L) #3)no change
2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L19 mpg20 mpg-1 mpg
2024 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L18 mpg18 mpgno change
2024 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L17 mpg17 mpg (listed in 2023 as F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD FFV #1)no change
2024 F150 RAPTOR 4WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L16 mpg16 mpgno change
2024 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD, 8-cyl 5.2 L12 mpg12 mpgno change

14 2023 versions have no match in 2024.

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2024

Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.

VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2024 Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC 4WD5 of 55 of 55 of 54 of 5
2024 Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Gas PU/CC 4WD5 of 55 of 55 of 54 of 5

The agency lists 9 variants; the first 2 are shown.

The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 198 complaints, 11 recalls, 0 investigations.

Includes agency records filed under: F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) HEV, F-150 (SUPER CREW) LIGHTNING BEV. F-150 (SUPER CREW) LIGHTNING BEV is a different vehicle line than the EPA versions on this page cover, so the list can include those variants.

Owner complaints, 2024

267 complaints for the 2024 Ford F150 are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Part named in the reportsReports
Power Train76
Electrical System64
Exterior Lighting56
Unknown Or Other37
Service Brakes25

26 of the 267 reports say the car was in a crash, 5 mention a fire and 9 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.

Includes agency records filed under: F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) HEV, F-150 (SUPER CREW) LIGHTNING BEV. F-150 (SUPER CREW) LIGHTNING BEV is a different vehicle line than the EPA versions on this page cover, so the list can include those variants.

Safety recalls

11 recalls are on file for the 2024 Ford F150 at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.

Includes agency records filed under: F-150 (REGULAR CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS, F-150 (SUPER CREW) HEV, F-150 (SUPER CREW) LIGHTNING BEV. F-150 (SUPER CREW) LIGHTNING BEV is a different vehicle line than the EPA versions on this page cover, so the list can include those variants.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Reported 9 Sep 2026, campaign 26V578000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026.

Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Reported 21 Feb 2026, campaign 26V104000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.

Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.

Power Train:Axle Hubs

Reported 8 Aug 2025, campaign 25V512000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design.

Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall.

Back Over Prevention:Software

Reported 9 May 2025, campaign 25V315000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 ...

Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication

Reported 28 Mar 2025, campaign 25V198000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid/Lubricant:Valves/Valve Body

Reported 14 Mar 2025, campaign 25V164000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.

Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Steering

Reported 17 Jan 2025, campaign 25V022000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication

Reported 20 Dec 2024, campaign 24V851000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024.

3 more are listed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

More Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2024

Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The F150 itself is at 23 mpg.

Other Ford models of 2024

More Ford models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2024 Ford F150 gets the best mileage?

The 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV with 23 mpg combined (22 city, 24 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) at 21 mpg.

How much does a 2024 Ford F150 cost to fuel for a year?

The 2024 Ford F150 costs between $2,700 and $5,200 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV at $2,700; the dearest is the 2024 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD at $5,200. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.

What mileage does the all-wheel-drive F150 get?

2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV: 23 mpg combined (22 city, 24 highway); 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L): 20 mpg combined (18 city, 23 highway); 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L): 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway); 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L): 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway).

Is the hybrid F150 more efficient than the gas version?

In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2024 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV, gets 23 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2024 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), gets 21 mpg: 2 mpg more for the hybrid.

How does the 2024 Ford F150 rank among 2024 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD models?

The 2024 Ford F150 is 4th of 11 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado at 24 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma at 24 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Ford Ranger at 22 mpg.

Did the F150 change from 2023 to 2024?

The 2023 model had 25 tested versions and the 2024 model has 11. The best figure went from 25 to 23 mpg (down 2).

How did the 2024 Ford F150 do in crash tests?

In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Gas PU/CC 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 9 variants; the first 2 are shown.

Do owners complain about the 2024 Ford F150?

267 complaints for the 2024 Ford F150 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Power Train (76 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.

Does the 2024 Ford F150 have recalls?

The agency's database lists 11 recalls for the 2024 Ford F150 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.

How fresh these numbers are

For the 2024 Ford F150: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.

Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Ford F150: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Ford F150: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Ford F150: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Ford F150: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.