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1990 Ford F-250 fuel economy

The EPA lists 15 versions of the 1990 Ford F-250. Combined fuel economy ranges from 12 to 15 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 17 highway.

At a glance

Combined
12 to 15 MPG depending on version
City and highway
15 and 17 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$4,450 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
F250 Pickup 2WD
Manual 4-spd		 6-cyl 4.9L Rear-Wheel Drive 151715 MPG $4,450
F250 Pickup 2WD
Automatic 4-spd		 6-cyl 4.9L Rear-Wheel Drive 141715 MPG $4,450
F250 Pickup 2WD
Manual 4-spd		 6-cyl 4.9L Rear-Wheel Drive 141615 MPG $4,450
F250 Pickup 2WD
Manual 5-spd		 6-cyl 4.9L Rear-Wheel Drive 141715 MPG $4,450
F250 Pickup 2WD
Automatic 4-spd		 8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 121714 MPG $4,800
F250 Pickup 2WD
Automatic 4-spd		 8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 131714 MPG $4,800
F250 Pickup 2WD
Manual 5-spd		 8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 131714 MPG $4,800
F250 Pickup 4WD
Manual 5-spd		 6-cyl 4.9L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 131614 MPG $4,800
F250 Pickup 2WD
Automatic 3-spd		 6-cyl 4.9L Rear-Wheel Drive 131413 MPG $5,150
F250 Pickup 2WD
Manual 4-spd		 8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 121413 MPG $5,150
F250 Pickup 4WD
Automatic 4-spd		 8-cyl 5.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 111613 MPG $5,150
F250 Pickup 4WD
Manual 5-spd		 8-cyl 5.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 111513 MPG $5,150
F250 Pickup 2WD
Automatic 4-spd		 8-cyl 5.8L Rear-Wheel Drive 101412 MPG $5,600
F250 Pickup 4WD
Manual 4-spd		 8-cyl 5.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 111312 MPG $5,600
F250 Pickup 4WD
Automatic 4-spd		 8-cyl 5.8L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 101412 MPG $5,600
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 $4,450 per year in fuel, versus $5,600 for the least efficient.

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