1987 · Full-Size Pickup · Gas

1987 Ford F250 MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Ford F250 is a full-size pickup offered in 9 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 1986 model. Among 25 full-size pickups rated for 1987, 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, 1987 #16 of 25 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 Ford F250'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.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	14	6.0	16.8
Highway	16	6.8	14.7
Combined	15	6.4	15.7

How it ranks among 1987 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
2GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
4Jeep Comanche21 MPG $2,214
5Jeep Comanche Diesel25 MPG $2,220
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16Ford F25015 MPG $3,100
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25Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1987 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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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual F250 Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
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	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual F250 Pickup 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	15 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic F250 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual F250 Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	14 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual F250 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic F250 Pickup 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	13 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic F250 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

1987 Ford F250 vs. rivals

vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet V10 (K10) Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr F250 saves $165/yr vs Chevrolet V10 (K10) Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr F250 saves $165/yr vs Chevrolet V20 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr F250 saves $165/yr vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr R10 Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 14 MPG · $3,321/yr F250 saves $221/yr vs Chevrolet V20 Pickup 13 MPG · $3,577/yr F250 saves $477/yr vs Dodge W250 Pickup 11 MPG · $4,227/yr F250 saves $1,127/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Ford F250?

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

What fuel does the 1987 Ford F250 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Ford F250?