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1987 Ford F150 MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Ford F150 is a full-size pickup offered in 17 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 11 to 17 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 25 full-size pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #9 of 25 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Ford F150's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1987 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Jeep Comanche21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Jeep Comanche Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  6. 9Ford F15017 MPG $2,735
  7. 25Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1987 F150Other full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

F150 MPG across model years

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17 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 14 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 14 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 13 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 14 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 13 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 13 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 12 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 10 MPG 12 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.9L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

1987 Ford F150 vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet R10 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Power Ram 50 Pickup saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr El Camino Pickup saves $152/yr vs GMC Caballero Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caballero Pickup saves $152/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr F150 saves $171/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr F150 saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr F150 saves $186/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Ford F150?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 11 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Ford F150 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Ford F150?

The 1987 Ford F150's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Ford F150 per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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