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2018 Ford F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.

21
MPG combined (19 city / 24 hwy)
$2,950
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Flex-fuel
gas type

Is the 2018 Ford F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE good on gas?

At up to 21 MPG combined, the 2018 Ford F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE is better than average for a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD — that class averages about 17.3 MPG across 1,486 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $2,950 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $246 a month.

2018 Ford F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
3.3L 6-cyl, S6 automatic, RWDFLEX-FUEL21$2,950

2018 Ford F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine options3.3L 6-cyl
TransmissionS6 automatic
Drive typeRWD
EPA body classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
FuelFlex-fuel
Tailpipe CO₂423 g/mi

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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.