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2026 Ford F150: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

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.

How the F150 ranks in its class

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.

Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 5 of 12)

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.

PlaceModelBest versionmpgFuel a year, cheapest versionCO2 g/mi, lowest version
12026 Chevrolet Silverado2026 Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD (Diesel)24$3,300428
12026 GMC Sierra2026 Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L)24$3,450428
32026 Ford F150This car2026 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV23$2,700388
32026 Toyota Tacoma2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel)23$2,700380
52026 Ford Ranger2026 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L)21$2,950421
52026 Honda Ridgeline2026 Ridgeline AWD21$2,950441

Your fuel cost

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.

$2,857 a year

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).

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 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.

2026 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)
21
mpg combined
$2,857
fuel a year
2026 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 2026Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the F150 (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the F150Side by side
2026 Toyota Tacoma2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel)23 mpg$2,7001 lower$100 more a yearCompare
2026 Chevrolet Silverado2026 Silverado EV Ext Range WT70 MPGe$1,100not the same measure (MPGe and mpg)$1,500 less a yearCompare
2026 GMC Sierra2026 SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger)68 MPGe$1,100not the same measure (MPGe and mpg)$1,500 less a year-

Every version of the 2026 Ford F150

EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miFuel vs cheapest
2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEVHybrid6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel232524$2,600371cheapest
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD HEVHybrid6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel222423$2,700388+$100
2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)6-cyl 2.7 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel192521$2,950425+$350
2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel172520$3,100445+$500
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)6-cyl 2.7 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel182320$3,100444+$500
2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Rear-wheel162419$3,300472+$700
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel172319$3,300464+$700
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel162419$3,300472+$700
2026 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L)6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel162118$3,450494+$850
2026 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L)8-cyl 5.0 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel152017$3,650522+$1,050
2026 F150 RAPTOR 4WD6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel141816$3,900566+$1,300
2026 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD8-cyl 5.2 LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-wheel101512$6,450741+$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).

Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?

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.

Emissions

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).

Mileage by model year

Best combined figure of the F150 gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.

Model yearBest gas versionBest hybridVersions testedAgainst 2026
201621 mpg
none143 mpg lower than 2026
201722 mpg
none202 mpg lower than 2026
201825 mpg
none381 mpg higher than 2026
201925 mpg
none301 mpg higher than 2026
202024 mpg
none17same as 2026
202123 mpg
25 mpg221 mpg higher than 2026
202222 mpg
25 mpg211 mpg higher than 2026
202322 mpg
25 mpg251 mpg higher than 2026
202421 mpg
23 mpg111 mpg lower than 2026
202521 mpg
23 mpg111 mpg lower than 2026
2026This page21 mpg
24 mpg12this 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 202620262025Change
2026 F150 Pickup 2WD HEV, 6-cyl 3.5 L24 mpgno like-for-like version in 2025no match
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV, 6-cyl 3.5 L23 mpg23 mpgno change
2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L21 mpg21 mpgno change
2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L20 mpg20 mpgno change
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L), 6-cyl 2.7 L20 mpg20 mpgno change
2026 F150 Pickup 2WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L19 mpg19 mpgno change
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L19 mpg19 mpgno change
2026 F150 Pickup 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L19 mpg19 mpgno change
2026 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (6-cyl 3.5 L), 6-cyl 3.5 L18 mpg18 mpgno change
2026 F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (8-cyl 5.0 L), 8-cyl 5.0 L17 mpg17 mpgno change
2026 F150 RAPTOR 4WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L16 mpg16 mpgno change
2026 F150 RAPTOR R 4WD, 8-cyl 5.2 L12 mpg12 mpgno change

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2026

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

VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CAB) GAS PU/EC N/A 4WD5 of 55 of 55 of 54 of 5
2026 FORD F-150 (SUPER CREW) GAS PU/CC N/A 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 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.

Owner complaints, 2026

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 reportsReports
Service Brakes7
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Engine5
Power Train5
Electrical System4

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.

Safety recalls

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.

Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments

Reported 20 Oct 2026, campaign 26V689000

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.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Reported 6 Oct 2026, campaign 26V653000

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.

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.

Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

Reported 9 Sep 2026, campaign 26V576000

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.

Suspension:Rear

Reported 9 Sep 2026, campaign 26V577000

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.

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.

Structure:Body

Reported 25 Aug 2026, campaign 26V550000

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.

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.

More Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2026

Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The F150 itself is at 23 mpg.

Other Ford models of 2026

More Ford models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2026 Ford F150 gets the best mileage?

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.

How much does a 2026 Ford F150 cost to fuel for a year?

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.

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

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).

Is the hybrid F150 more efficient than the gas version?

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.

How does the 2026 Ford F150 rank among 2026 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD models?

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.

Did the F150 change from 2025 to 2026?

The 2025 model had 11 tested versions and the 2026 model has 12. The best figure went from 23 to 24 mpg (up 1).

How did the 2026 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 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.

Do owners complain about the 2026 Ford F150?

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.

Does the 2026 Ford F150 have recalls?

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.

How fresh these numbers are

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.