2012 Ford F-150 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2012 Ford F-150 is rated 13 to 19 mpg combined across 9 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 19 mpg.

EPA fuel economy

2012 Ford F-150 · 9 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

19MPG combined

16 city 22 highway

$3,550 a year to fuel

3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 19 mpg

Best version costs $5,750 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Oct 2, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,550 to $5,150 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2011.

More complaints than a typical F-150 year

The 2012 drew 399 owner complaints in its first three years, against 388 for a typical F-150 year.

No F-150 year stands out enough to avoid; best year: 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every F-150 year ranked The 2012 F-150's recalls and problems

Every 2012 F-150 version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 19 mpg Best EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD	19 mpg	16 / 22	$3,550
3.7L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (also F150 Pickup 2WD FFV) · Flex-fuel (E85)	19 mpg	17 / 23	$3,550
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 18 mpg EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD	18 mpg	16 / 22	$3,700
3.7L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (also F150 Pickup 4WD FFV) · Flex-fuel (E85)	18 mpg	16 / 21	$3,700
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD (also F150 Pickup 4WD)	17 mpg	15 / 21	$3,950
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (also F150 Pickup 2WD FFV) · Flex-fuel (E85)	17 mpg	15 / 21	$3,950
5.0L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (also F150 Pickup 4WD FFV) · Flex-fuel (E85)	16 mpg	14 / 19	$4,200
6.2L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD	15 mpg	13 / 18	$4,450
6.2L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD (also F150 Raptor Pickup 4WD)	13 mpg	12 / 16	$5,150

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 19 mpg	$3,529	$294	$17,645
3.7L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,645
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 18 mpg	$3,725	$310	$18,625
3.7L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$3,725	$310	$18,625
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$3,944	$329	$19,721
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,944	$329	$19,721
5.0L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$4,191	$349	$20,953
6.2L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$4,470	$373	$22,350
6.2L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$5,158	$430	$25,788

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Ford F-150 MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 17 to 22 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2015. Hybrid: 23 to 25 mpg (2021 to 2026); highest in 2021.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2012: gas 19 mpg · hybrid not offered

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Ford F-150 best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	17	–
2011	19	–
2012	19	–
2013	19	–
2014	19	–
2015	22	–
2016	21	–
2017	22	–
2018	22	–
2019	22	–
2020	22	–
2021	22	25
2022	22	25
2023	22	25
2024	21	23
2025	21	23
2026	21	24

Every F-150 year's ratings in one table

How the 2012 F-150 compares

2012 full-size pickups covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2012 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Best: hybrid	21 mpg	18 mpg	$3,200
GMC Sierra 1500 Best: hybrid	21 mpg	18 mpg	$3,200
Ford F-150 This page Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Toyota Tundra Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,700
Ram 1500 Best: gas	16 mpg	16 mpg	$4,200

2012 F-150 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 1,782 owner complaints for the 2012 F-150.

Owners most often describe loss of power (315 complaints, 18%), then shaking or vibration (190). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2012 F-150 recalls and problems

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2012 Ford F-150's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 to 2 mpg: the 3.5L turbo 6-cyl gets 19 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 17 with 4WD.

Does the 2012 Ford F-150 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2012 Ford F-150 version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2012 F-150's MPG compare with the 2011?

For 2012, the best gas version is rated 19 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.