2015 Ford F150 MPG
17–22 mpg combined across 8 EPA-rated versions. Best: F150 Pickup 2WD (RWD, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 19 city / 26 hwy / 22 combined; lowest: F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (5.0L 8-cyl, A6) at 17.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (FFV) | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
How it compares
- 2015 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD: class average 18.8 mpg over 23 versions; best F150 +3.2 (#3).
- 2014: 19 mpg best (+3 for 2015).
- 2016: 21 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $3,050–$3,950 a year ($900 difference).
- Available as RWD, Part-time 4WD.
- 2026 model: 24 mpg best (+2).
Safety
1,425 owner complaints: Service Brakes 307, Engine 238, Power Train 198, Unknown Or Other 167. Crashes 40, fires 12, injuries 78, deaths 2.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 307 | 22% |
| Engine | 238 | 17% |
| Power Train | 198 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 167 | 12% |
| Structure | 142 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 135 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 123 | 9% |
| Steering | 80 | 6% |
Recent owner reports: Service Brakes
“Front passenger side brake line (plastic) burst - causing no braking on vehicle. This happened when parked and just starting to drive vehicle out of carport. Vehicle was towed to service center (Car Fix Western Ave Knoxville, TN), damaged confirmed by tech. Both front brake lines were replaced, system flushed and tested. Incident occurred [XXX].”
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle abruptly downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure.”
“Brakes became completely unoperational and brake lights on dashboard lit up at same time. Luckily it happened coming out of my garage and not while on road or highway.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for 2015.