2016 Ford F-150 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2016 Ford F-150 is rated 16 to 21 mpg combined across 14 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · 2.7L GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE.

EPA fuel economy

2016 Ford F-150 · 14 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

21MPG combined

18 city 24 highway

$2,950 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · 2.7L GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE

Best version costs $3,750 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,950 to $3,900 a year. Compared with 2015, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.

More complaints than a typical F-150 year

The 2016 drew 496 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 2016 F-150's recalls and problems

Every 2016 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 EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD	21 mpg	19 / 25	$2,950
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · 2.7L GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE Best EPA listing: F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	21 mpg	18 / 24	$2,950
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD	20 mpg	18 / 23	$3,100
3.5L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85)	20 mpg	18 / 24	$3,100
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD	20 mpg	17 / 24	$3,100
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · 2.7L GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE EPA listing: F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	19 mpg	18 / 22	$3,300
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85)	19 mpg	17 / 22	$3,300
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD	18 mpg	16 / 22	$3,450
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · 3.5L GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE EPA listing: F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	18 mpg	16 / 22	$3,450
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85)	18 mpg	15 / 22	$3,450
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · 3.5L GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE EPA listing: F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	17 mpg	15 / 20	$3,650
5.0L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85)	17 mpg	15 / 21	$3,650
5.0L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE EPA listing: F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE · Flex-fuel (E85)	16 mpg	14 / 19	$3,900
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE EPA listing: F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE · Flex-fuel (E85)	16 mpg	14 / 20	$3,900

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · 2.7L GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	$2,857	$238	$14,286
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,857	$238	$14,286
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$3,000	$250	$15,000
3.5L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,000	$250	$15,000
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,000	$250	$15,000
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · 2.7L GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	$3,158	$263	$15,789
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$3,158	$263	$15,789
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$3,333	$278	$16,667
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · 3.5L GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	$3,333	$278	$16,667
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,333	$278	$16,667
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · 3.5L GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	$3,529	$294	$17,647
5.0L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,647
5.0L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	$3,750	$312	$18,750
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · 5.0L GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE	$3,750	$313	$18,750

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

2016: gas 21 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 2016 F-150 compares

2016 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.

2016 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Ram 1500 Best: diesel	24 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Ford F-150 This page Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,100
GMC Sierra 1500 Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,100
Toyota Tundra Best: gas	17 mpg	17 mpg	$3,650

2016 F-150 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls and 2,098 owner complaints for the 2016 F-150.

Owners most often describe loss of power (184 complaints, 9%), then brake failure (150). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2016 F-150 recalls and problems

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2016 Ford F-150's gas mileage?

Sometimes. On versions that differ only in drive, the gap ranges from 0 to 2 mpg combined: the 2.7L turbo 6-cyl gets 21 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 20 with 4WD.

Does the 2016 Ford F-150 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2016 Ford F-150 version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2016 F-150's MPG compare with the 2015?

For 2016, the best gas version is rated 21 mpg, down 1 from 22.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.