Facts on MPG for Ford Trucks
The Ford Motor Company offers two types of light-duty pickup trucks: the full-size F-150 and the compact Ranger. Sales for the Ranger have dipped in recent years as buyers recognized the gas mileage between the F-150 and Ranger was not remarkably different. The Ranger was in danger of being discontinued, but Ford will produce the smaller truck at least through 2010. Gas mileage is determined by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
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MPG Ratings
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The EPA tests each car and truck in a laboratory setting to establish miles per gallon ratings. Since 2007, the EPA incorporated the findings of the motoring public by accepting anecdotal evidence of gas mileage. The F-150's closest competitor, the Chevrolet Silverado, gets almost identical gas mileage, according to Chevrolet.com.
Background on Size
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Gas mileage on the 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck varies when considering size and weight options. The F-150's trim levels are the XL, STX, XTL, Lariat, FX4 and the performance SVT Raptor. These trim levels come in a variety of cab sizes that include the regular cab, extended cab and crew cab. Wheelbase lengths are 126, 145, 157 and 163 inches. Curb weight ranges from 4,707 to 5,552 lbs.
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Engines Make a Difference
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Engine options for various trim levels also affect gas mileage. The XL F-150 features a standard 248-horsepower 4.6-liter V-8. Options include the 292-hp version and the 310-hp 5.4-liter V-8. The SLT and XLT models are powered by a standard 4.6-liter that generates 292 hp. The higher trim levels of the Lariat, FX4 and SVT Raptor are powered by the 310-hp V-8.
XL and STX Mileage
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The base 248-hp XL F-150 and the mid-range STX earn an EPA-rated 14 mpg in city driving and 18 on the highway. Models equipped with the more powerful 292-hp versions get 18 in city driving and 20 on the highway. Models powered by the 310-hp 5.4-liter version get 14/19, according to carsdirect.com.
XLT and Lariat
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The 248- and 292-hp 4.6-liter on the XLT and Lariat achieve 15 and 14 mpg, respectively. The optional 5.6-liter V-8 also earns 14 mpg. The 4.6-liter versions fare better in highway driving with the 248-hp engine getting 20 mpg, while the 292-hp model gets 18. The larger 5.6-liter gets 19 mpg in highway driving, according to autotropolis.com.
FX4 and SVT Raptor
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The four-wheel-drive FX4 and the performance SVT Raptor are powered by the 310-hp 5.6-liter V-8 to achieve 14 mpg in the city and 18 on the highway. Since the Raptor is performance package that includes many options, its mpg may vary slightly, according to carsdirect.com.
Ford Ranger
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The Ranger is equipped with three engine options. The 143-hp 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder achieves 19 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway. The 148-hp 3-liter V-6 earns 16 mpg in city driving and 24 mpg on the highway. The 207-hp 4-liter V-6, which also serves as the base engine in the Ford Mustang, gets 15 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway, according to leftlanenews.com.
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