2015 Ford F-150 MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2015 Ford F-150 is rated 17 to 22 mpg combined across 8 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2015 Ford F-150 · 8 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
22MPG combined
19 city 26 highway
$3,050 a year to fuel
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $3,250 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).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,050 to $3,950 a year. Compared with 2014, the best gas version is up 3 mpg.
Fewer complaints than a typical F-150 year
The 2015 drew 359 owner complaints in its first three years, against 388 for a typical F-150 year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
No F-150 year stands out enough to avoid; best year: 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every F-150 year rankedThe 2015 F-150's recalls and problems
Every 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD |
22 mpg | 19 / 26 | $3,050 |
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD |
20 mpg | 18 / 23 | $3,350 |
3.5L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85) |
20 mpg | 18 / 24 | $3,350 |
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD |
20 mpg | 17 / 24 | $3,350 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85) |
19 mpg | 17 / 22 | $3,550 |
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD |
19 mpg | 17 / 23 | $3,550 |
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85) |
18 mpg | 15 / 22 | $3,700 |
5.0L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85) |
17 mpg | 15 / 21 | $3,950 |
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,048 | $15,239 |
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,353 | $16,763 |
3.5L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,352 | $16,762 |
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,353 | $16,763 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,725 | $18,625 |
5.0L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,944 | $19,721 |
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
2015: gas 22 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| 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 2015 F-150 compares
2015 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.
| 2015 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: diesel |
24 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
Ford F-150 This page Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,050 |
Best: gas |
20 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,350 |
Best: gas |
20 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,350 |
Best: gas |
17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,950 |
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2015 F-150 recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2015 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 2.7L turbo 6-cyl gets 22 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 20 with 4WD.
Does the 2015 Ford F-150 need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2015 Ford F-150 version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2015 F-150's MPG compare with the 2014?
For 2015, the best gas version is rated 22 mpg, up 3 from 19.
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.