2016 Ford F150 MPG
16–21 mpg combined across 14 EPA-rated versions. Best: F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE (RWD, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 18 city / 24 hwy / 21 combined; lowest: F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE (5.0L 8-cyl, A6) at 16.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 2.7L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 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 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 2.7L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE (FFV) | 5.0L 8-cyl | A6 | Part-time 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
How it compares
- 2016 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD: class average 18.7 mpg over 29 versions; best F150 +2.3 (#3).
- 2015: 22 mpg best (−1 for 2016).
- 2017: 22 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $3,200–$4,200 a year ($1,000 difference).
- Available as RWD, Part-time 4WD.
- 2026 model: 24 mpg best (+3).
Safety
1,779 owner complaints: Power Train 401, Service Brakes 328, Engine 285, Unknown Or Other 215. Crashes 53, fires 23, injuries 47.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 401 | 23% |
| Service Brakes | 328 | 18% |
| Engine | 285 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 215 | 12% |
| Structure | 192 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 156 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 99 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 80 | 4% |
Recent owner reports: Power Train
“Our 2016 F-150 experienced a dangerous transmission sensor failure (Ford Service read code P0722). Ford's 26S28 safety update was performed prior to this, but the physical lead frame has now failed.”
“I responded to recall 26V237 by bringing my F150 into our local Ford dealership, Lenoir City Ford, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, on [XXX]. At the time the truck was dropped off for the recall fix, it was running and operating normally, without any issues. I picked up my truck on [XXX] after the dealership applied the reprogramming fix. As soon as I pulled out of their parking lot onto the main road, the truck started”
“The vehicle is covered by Safety Recall 26S28 (NHTSA 26V237) for a transmission range sensor signal fault causing unintended downshift. Before the recall, the truck was slipping, shifting improperly, and downshifting unexpectedly. Dealer (Wayne Akers Ford, Lake Worth, FL) solicited the recall by text on [XXX] and performed the PCM reprogramming on [XXX] (RO [XXX]) at 201,991 miles. The repair order shows no DTC scan”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
14 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Power Train › automatic Transmission | 26V237000 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › power Assist | 22V150000 |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Suspension › front › control Arm › upper Ball Joint | 21E027000 |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › foundation Components › master Cylinder | 20V332000 |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Engine | 20V098000 |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Engine | 19V278000 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Engine | 18V894000 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Seat Belts › pretensioner | 18V568000 |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Seats | 17V767000 |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › doors › latch | 17V652000 |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Seat Belts › rear/Other | 17V526000 |
| May 22, 2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › doors › latch | 17V331000 |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Seats › front Assembly › recliner | 16V475000 |
| Feb 25, 2016 | Air Bags › sensor › occupant Classification | 16V110000 |