The 2026 Ford F150 gets 12 to 24 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV at 24 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) (6-cyl 2.7 L) at 21 mpg.
In the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2026, 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 (388 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 433.5 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 114 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 F150's best version, 12 other models get the same and 108 get less. The 2026 F150's cheapest version costs $2,600 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 79 cost less, 4 the same and 142 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. 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.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado | 2026 Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD (Diesel) | 24 | $3,300 | 428 |
| 1 | 2026 GMC Sierra | 2026 Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 24 | $3,450 | 428 |
| 3 | 2026 Ford F150This car | 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV | 23 | $2,700 | 388 |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel) | 23 | $2,700 | 380 |
| 5 | 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 21 | $2,950 | 421 |
| 5 | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | 2026 Ridgeline AWD | 21 | $2,950 | 441 |
Pick a 2026 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.
2026 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 2026 F150 version is $2,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2026, 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.
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).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the F150 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the F150 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel) | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 1 lower | $100 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado | 2026 Silverado EV Ext Range WT | 70 MPGe | $1,100 | not the same measure (MPGe and mpg) | $1,500 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 GMC Sierra | 2026 SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) | 68 MPGe | $1,100 | not the same measure (MPGe and mpg) | $1,500 less a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEVHybrid | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 23 | 25 | 24 | $2,600 | 371 | cheapest |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD HEVHybrid | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,700 | 388 | +$100 |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) | 6-cyl 2.7 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 19 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 | 425 | +$350 |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 3.5 L) | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,100 | 445 | +$500 |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) | 6-cyl 2.7 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 | 444 | +$500 |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (8-cyl 5.0 L) | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,300 | 472 | +$700 |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L) | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,300 | 464 | +$700 |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L) | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,300 | 472 | +$700 |
| 2026 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L) | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,450 | 494 | +$850 |
| 2026 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L) | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,650 | 522 | +$1,050 |
| 2026 F150 RAPTOR 4WD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 14 | 18 | 16 | $3,900 | 566 | +$1,300 |
| 2026 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD | 8-cyl 5.2 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,450 | 741 | +$3,850 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV (24 mpg, $2,600 a year), costs $350 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) (21 mpg, $2,950 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 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.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV puts out 371 grams per mile; across the 12 tested versions the figure runs from 371 to 741.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV: fuel economy score 5 (1 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (1 to 5 across versions).
Best combined figure of the F150 gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 mpg | none | 14 | 3 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 22 mpg | none | 20 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 25 mpg | none | 38 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 25 mpg | none | 30 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 24 mpg | none | 17 | same as 2026 | |
| 2021 | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2024 | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 11 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2025 | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 11 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 21 mpg | 24 mpg | 12 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 11 versions were tested then and 12 now; the best figure went from 23 to 24 mpg (up 1).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 24 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2025 | no match |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 RAPTOR 4WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | no change |
| 2026 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD, 8-cyl 5.2 L | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS PU/EC N/A 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS PU/CC N/A 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 8 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 15 complaints, 8 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.
21 complaints for the 2026 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 reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 4 |
0 of the 21 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 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.
8 recalls are on file for the 2026 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, and 2026 F-150 vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.
Fix: Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026.
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.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The F150 itself is at 23 mpg.
More Ford models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV with 24 mpg combined (23 city, 25 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L) at 21 mpg.
The 2026 Ford F150 costs between $2,600 and $6,450 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV at $2,600; the dearest is the 2026 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD at $6,450. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV: 23 mpg combined (22 city, 24 highway); 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L): 20 mpg combined (18 city, 23 highway); 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L): 19 mpg combined (17 city, 23 highway); 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L): 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway).
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV, gets 24 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), gets 21 mpg: 3 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2026 Ford F150 is 3rd of 12 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado at 24 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 GMC Sierra at 24 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Toyota Tacoma at 23 mpg.
The 2025 model had 11 tested versions and the 2026 model has 12. The best figure went from 23 to 24 mpg (up 1).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS PU/EC N/A 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS PU/CC N/A 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 8 variants; the first 2 are shown.
21 complaints for the 2026 Ford F150 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Service Brakes (7 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 8 recalls for the 2026 Ford F150 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 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 2026 Ford F150: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Ford F150: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Ford F150: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 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.