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1997 Ford F-150 fuel economy

The EPA lists 10 versions of the 1997 Ford F-150. Combined fuel economy ranges from 13 to 17 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 20 highway.

At a glance

Combined
13 to 17 MPG depending on version
City and highway
15 and 20 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,950 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
F150 Pickup 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.2L Rear-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
F150 Pickup 2WD
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 4.2L Rear-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
F150 Pickup 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 4.6L Rear-Wheel Drive 142016 MPG $4,200
F150 Pickup 2WD
Manual 5-spd
8-cyl 4.6L Rear-Wheel Drive 142016 MPG $4,200
F150 Pickup 4WD
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 4.2L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 151816 MPG $4,200
F150 Pickup 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.2L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141715 MPG $4,450
F150 Pickup 4WD
Manual 5-spd
8-cyl 4.6L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141715 MPG $4,450
F150 Pickup 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.4L Rear-Wheel Drive 121714 MPG $4,800
F150 Pickup 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 4.6L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 131714 MPG $4,800
F150 Pickup 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.4L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 121613 MPG $5,150
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,950 per year in fuel, versus $5,150 for the least efficient.

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