2013 Ford F150 MPG
13–19 mpg combined across 15 EPA-rated versions. Best: F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (RWD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 17 city / 23 hwy / 19 combined; lowest: F150 Pickup 4WD (6.2L 8-cyl, A6) at 13.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (FFV) | 3.7L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (FFV) | 3.7L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 3.7L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 3.7L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | A6 | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| F150 Raptor Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
How it compares
- 2013 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD: class average 16.1 mpg over 29 versions; best F150 +2.9 (#3).
- 2012: 19 mpg best (no change).
- 2014: 19 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $3,550–$5,150 a year ($1,600 difference).
- Available as RWD, Part-time 4WD.
- 2026 model: 24 mpg best (+5).
Safety
2,796 owner complaints: Power Train 1212, Engine 531, Service Brakes 349, Electrical System 306. Crashes 74, fires 31, injuries 60, deaths 1.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1212 | 43% |
| Engine | 531 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 349 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 306 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 275 | 10% |
| Steering | 211 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 207 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 143 | 5% |
Recent owner reports: Power Train
“At about [XXX] [XXX], Tuesday, I was N/B on [XXX] , my speed was approximately 60 mph. All of a sudden, my brakes locked up as if I slammed on by brakes. Although a safe distance behind my, vehicles behind me had to swerve out of my way due to the sudden breaking. After pulling over, I checked the undercarriage, thinking I might have hit something, but everything was clear.”
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the speedometer went to 0 MPH, and the transmission failed to shift out of 1st gear. The contact shifted into neutral and shifted back to drive; however, the transmission still failed to upshift into second gear. The check engine warning light and the service vehicle soon warning light was illuminated.”
“While driving my vehicle speedometer goes to zero which no recognition of speed. If brought to a stop I can’t get out of first gear. Ford issued a “Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01” related to the 6R80 transmissions, Sudden Transmission Downshift. This “Customer Satisfaction” should have been a non expiring recall. The check engine sometimes flicks on but does not stay on or show a code.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for 2013.