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1989 Ford F150 MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Ford F150 is a full-size pickup offered in 16 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 16 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 11 to 15 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1989, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 16 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #16 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Ford F150's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway166.814.7
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1989 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Dodge Dakota Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Jeep Comanche Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Chevrolet C1500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  4. 4GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Chevrolet C2500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  6. 16Ford F15015 MPG $3,100
  7. 23Dodge W250 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1989 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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16 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 2WD
Gas 14 MPG 16 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
F150 Pickup 2WD
Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F150 Pickup 4WD
Gas 14 MPG 16 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
F150 Pickup 4WD
Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 2WD
Gas 13 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 2WD
Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
F150 Pickup 2WD
Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
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 14 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
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
F150 Pickup 4WD
Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 4WD
Gas 11 MPG 13 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F150 Pickup 2WD
Gas 11 MPG 12 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227
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
592 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Ford F150?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 16 highway); ratings range from 11 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Ford F150 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Ford F150?

The 1989 Ford F150's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Ford F150 per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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