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2025 Ford F150: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

The 2025 Ford F150 gets 12 to 23 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV at 23 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2025 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 2025, the F150 ranks 3rd (tied with 1 other) of 12 for combined mileage (23 mpg), 1st (tied with 1 other) of 12 for yearly fuel cost ($2,700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 2nd of 12 for tailpipe CO2 (386 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 21 mpg, costs $3,200 a year and puts out 428.5 grams per mile.

Across all 250 2025 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 249 other models, 147 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 F150's best version, 20 other models get the same and 82 get less. The 2025 F150's cheapest version costs $2,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 91 cost less, 10 the same and 140 more.

Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 6 of 12)

Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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
12025 Chevrolet Silverado2025 Silverado 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #124$3,450428
12025 GMC Sierra2025 Sierra 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #124$3,450428
32025 Ford F150This car2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV23$2,700386
32025 Toyota Tacoma2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel)23$2,700380
52025 Ford Ranger2025 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L)22$2,850405
62025 Honda Ridgeline2025 Ridgeline AWD21$2,950429

Your fuel cost

Pick a 2025 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

2025 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 2025 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 2025, 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.

2025 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)
21
mpg combined
$2,857
fuel a year
2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel)
23
mpg combined
$2,609
fuel a year

The Tacoma costs $248 less to fuel each year.

Over 5 years the Tacoma costs $1,240 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 2025Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the F150 (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the F150Side by side
2025 Toyota Tacoma2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel)23 mpg$2,700same figuresameCompare
2025 Chevrolet Silverado2025 Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger)70 MPGe$1,100not the same measure (MPGe and mpg)$1,600 less a yearCompare
2025 Ford Ranger2025 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L)22 mpg$2,8501 lower$150 more a yearCompare

Every version of the 2025 Ford F150

EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miFuel vs cheapest
2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEVHybrid6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel222423$2,700386cheapest
2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)6-cyl 2.7 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel192521$2,950425+$250
2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel172520$3,100452+$400
2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)6-cyl 2.7 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel182320$3,100437+$400
2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel162419$3,300473+$600
2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel162419$3,300467+$600
2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel162419$3,300474+$600
2025 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel162118$3,450494+$750
2025 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel152017$3,650523+$950
2025 F150 RAPTOR 4WD6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel141816$3,900559+$1,200
2025 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD8-cyl 5.2 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel101512$6,450741+$3,750

The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2025 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 2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) (21 mpg, $2,950 a year).

Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?

Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 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 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV puts out 386 grams per mile; across the 11 tested versions the figure runs from 386 to 741.

EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 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 2025 model.

Model yearBest gas versionBest hybridVersions testedAgainst 2025
201621 mpg
none142 mpg lower than 2025
201722 mpg
none201 mpg lower than 2025
201825 mpg
none382 mpg higher than 2025
201925 mpg
none302 mpg higher than 2025
202024 mpg
none171 mpg higher than 2025
202123 mpg
25 mpg222 mpg higher than 2025
202222 mpg
25 mpg212 mpg higher than 2025
202322 mpg
25 mpg252 mpg higher than 2025
202421 mpg
23 mpg11same as 2025
2025This page21 mpg
23 mpg11this page
202621 mpg
24 mpg121 mpg higher than 2025

Compared with the 2024 model: 11 versions were tested then and 11 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).

The 2026 model has 12 tested versions.

Version in 202520252024Change
2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV, 6-cyl 3.5 L23 mpg23 mpgno change
2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L21 mpg21 mpgno change
2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L20 mpg20 mpgno change
2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L20 mpg20 mpgno change
2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L19 mpg19 mpgno change
2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L19 mpg19 mpgno change
2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L19 mpg19 mpgno change
2025 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L18 mpg18 mpgno change
2025 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L17 mpg17 mpgno change
2025 F150 RAPTOR 4WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L16 mpg16 mpgno change
2025 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD, 8-cyl 5.2 L12 mpg12 mpgno change

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2025

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

VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2025 Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC 4WD5 of 55 of 55 of 54 of 5
2025 Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Gas PU/CC 4WD5 of 55 of 55 of 54 of 5

The agency lists 8 variants; the first 2 are shown.

The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 111 complaints, 14 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, 2025

140 complaints for the 2025 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 Train34
Electrical System32
Forward Collision Avoidance32
Service Brakes31
Unknown Or Other27

11 of the 140 reports say the car was in a crash, 5 mention a fire and 5 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

14 recalls are on file for the 2025 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.

Seats

Reported 6 Oct 2026, campaign 26V655000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026.

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module

Reported 1 Dec 2025, campaign 25V823000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.

Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Reported 22 Aug 2025, campaign 25V540000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

Fix: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025.

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software

Reported 25 Jul 2025, campaign 25V488000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.

Fix: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Reported 13 Jun 2025, campaign 25V344000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025.

6 more are listed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

More Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2025

Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The F150 itself is at 23 mpg.

Other Ford models of 2025

More Ford models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2025 Ford F150 gets the best mileage?

The 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV with 23 mpg combined (22 city, 24 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) at 21 mpg.

How much does a 2025 Ford F150 cost to fuel for a year?

The 2025 Ford F150 costs between $2,700 and $6,450 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV at $2,700; the dearest is the 2025 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD at $6,450. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.

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

2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV: 23 mpg combined (22 city, 24 highway); 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L): 20 mpg combined (18 city, 23 highway); 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L): 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway); 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 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 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV, gets 23 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2025 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), gets 21 mpg: 2 mpg more for the hybrid.

How does the 2025 Ford F150 rank among 2025 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD models?

The 2025 Ford F150 is 3rd of 12 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado at 24 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 GMC Sierra at 24 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma at 23 mpg.

Did the F150 change from 2024 to 2025?

The 2024 model had 11 tested versions and the 2025 model has 11. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).

How did the 2025 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 2025 Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Ford F-150 (Super Crew) Gas PU/CC 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 8 variants; the first 2 are shown.

Do owners complain about the 2025 Ford F150?

140 complaints for the 2025 Ford F150 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Power Train (34 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.

Does the 2025 Ford F150 have recalls?

The agency's database lists 14 recalls for the 2025 Ford F150 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.

How fresh these numbers are

For the 2025 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 2025 Ford F150: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Ford F150: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Ford F150: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.