1997 · Full-Size Pickup · Gas

1997 Ford F150 MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Ford F150 is a full-size pickup offered in 10 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 13 to 17 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1996 model. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 1997, it ranks 8th 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, 1997 #8 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1997 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.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 1997 Full-Size Pickups

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1Ford Ranger22 MPG $2,114
2Mazda B Pickup22 MPG $2,114
3Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
5Toyota Truck/T10019 MPG $2,447
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8Ford F15017 MPG $2,735
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15Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel14 MPG $3,964

1997 F150Other full-size pickupsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

F150 MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual F150 Pickup 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic F150 Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual F150 Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic F150 Pickup 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.4L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic F150 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.2L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

1997 Ford F150 vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sierra saves $152/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr F150 saves $171/yr vs Toyota Truck/T100 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Truck/T100 saves $288/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 15 MPG · $3,100/yr F150 saves $365/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr F150 saves $365/yr vs Toyota Tacoma 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Tacoma saves $622/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr F150 saves $965/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel 14 MPG · $3,964/yr F150 saves $1,229/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Ford F150?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 13 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Ford F150 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Ford F150?