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1985 Ford F250 MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Ford F250 is a full-size pickup offered in 22 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 10 to 16 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 27 full-size pickups rated for 1985, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #8 of 27 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Ford F250's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway177.213.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1985 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Ford F15019 MPG $2,447
  4. 4Dodge D100/D150 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Chevrolet El Camino Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  6. 8Ford F25016 MPG $2,906
  7. 27Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1985 F250Other full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

F250 MPG across model years

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22 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed manual
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 14 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 14 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 13 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 13 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 14 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 13 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 11 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 12 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed manual
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 12 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 10 MPG 12 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227
4WD/AWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 10 MPG 12 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227
4WD/AWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 10 MPG 11 MPG 10 MPG — $4,650

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1985 Ford F250 vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet C20 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Hybrid 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Caballero Pickup Hybrid 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet K10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr F250 saves $15/yr vs Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr F250 saves $15/yr vs Chevrolet C20 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr F250 saves $15/yr vs Chevrolet C10 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr C10 Pickup saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet C10 Pickup Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr F250 saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet C20 Pickup Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr F250 saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr F250 saves $358/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Ford F250?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 10 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Ford F250 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Ford F250?

The 1985 Ford F250's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Ford F250 per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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