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1990 Ford F250 MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Ford F250 is a full-size pickup offered in 15 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 15 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 26 full-size pickups rated for 1990, it ranks 18th 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 15 MPG city · 17 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, 1990 #18 of 26 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Ford F250's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 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
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1990 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Toyota Truck/T10023 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Mazda B Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Jeep Comanche Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Mitsubishi Truck19 MPG $2,447
  6. 18Ford F25015 MPG $3,100
  7. 26Dodge W250 Pickup12 MPG $3,875
1990 F250Other full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

F250 MPG across model years

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15 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
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 · 5-speed manual
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 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
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 14 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 · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 10 MPG 14 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 13 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
F250 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 10 MPG 14 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1990 Ford F250 vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr C1500 Pickup Diesel saves $17/yr vs GMC Sierra Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Sierra Diesel saves $17/yr vs Chevrolet C2500 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr F250 saves $165/yr vs GMC C2500 Sierra Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr F250 saves $165/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr K1500 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr K2500 Pickup saves $194/yr vs GMC K2500 Sierra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr K2500 Sierra saves $194/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 14 MPG · $3,321/yr F250 saves $221/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel 16 MPG · $3,469/yr F250 saves $369/yr vs Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Diesel 16 MPG · $3,469/yr F250 saves $369/yr vs Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 13 MPG · $3,577/yr F250 saves $477/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Ford F250?

Up to 15 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 12 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Ford F250 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Ford F250?

The 1990 Ford F250's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 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 1990 Ford F250 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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