2018 Ford F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
Is the 2018 Ford F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT good on gas?
At up to 17 MPG combined, the 2018 Ford F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT is about average for a Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD — that class averages about 16.5 MPG across 1,581 EPA-tested versions, so it's middle-of-the-road 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 $3,650 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $304 a month.
2018 Ford F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl, S10 automatic, 4WD | FLEX-FUEL | 17 | $3,650 |
2018 Ford F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 5.0L 8-cyl |
| Transmission | S10 automatic |
| Drive type | 4WD |
| EPA body class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Fuel | Flex-fuel |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 522 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.