2023 Ford F-150 MPG
EPA ratings for the 2023 Ford F-150 run from 10–20 mpg in town to 15–26 on the highway, or 12–22 combined, depending on which of its 23 gasoline versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 2.7-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 22 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 5.2-liter supercharged 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive and is rated 12 mpg combined. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 25 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2022 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD HEV | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 25 | 25 | Regular · 352 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD HEV | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 23 | 23 | Regular · 381 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular · 405 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular · 431 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 21 | Regular · 432 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Gasoline or E85 · 423 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 443 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 453 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 20 | Regular · 451 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Regular · 435 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular · 451 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 22 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 465 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 470 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 468 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 495 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 | Regular · 501 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 | Regular · 497 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 516 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 518 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 | Regular · 553 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 37 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 16 | 15 | Regular · 596 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 37 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 16 | 15 | Regular · 578 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 | Regular · 593 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR R 4WD | 5.2 L 8-cyl supercharged | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 10 | 15 | 12 | Regular · 741 g CO₂/mi |
2023 Ford F-150 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2023 Ford F-150 costs about $2,970 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (22 mpg combined), or roughly 20 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (12 mpg combined) comes to about $5,440 a year, $2,470 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2023 Ford F-150 specs
2023 Ford F-150 buyers could choose between 6 engines, according to EPA records: 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0 L 8-cyl, 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo, 3.3 L 6-cyl, 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo hybrid and 5.2 L 8-cyl supercharged. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a standard pickup truck.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 9 |
| 5.0 L | 8 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 6 |
| 2.7 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.3 L | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 3.5 L turbo hybrid | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 5.2 L supercharged | 8 | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2023 Ford F-150 problems
Owners have filed 510 complaints about the 2023 Ford F-150 with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Power train is the most-reported area (26% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (16%) and service brakes (6%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 125 complaints a year: fewer than the 2022 (161 a year) and more than the 2024 (75 a year).
That ranks 10th of 17 Ford F-150 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 510, 19 mention a crash, 4 a fire and 7 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 193 | 26% |
| Electrical system | 122 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 86 | 11% |
| Service brakes | 45 | 6% |
| Engine | 42 | 6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 34 | 5% |
| Exterior lighting | 29 | 4% |
| Structure | 24 | 3% |
| Wheels | 23 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 21 | 3% |
| Steering | 19 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 2% |
| Visibility | 13 | 2% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 11 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 10 | 1% |
| Suspension | 8 | 1% |
| Back over prevention | 7 | <1% |
| Equipment | 7 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 4 | <1% |
| Seats | 4 | <1% |
| Tires | 4 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 2 | <1% |
| Air bags | 1 | <1% |
| Shell carry handle | 1 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Interior lighting | 1 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
2023 F150 28K miles. No warnings. Continious issues with Severe transmission shifting, loud clunk and jerking/whiplash and failure to engage when first put into gear. Shudder at times around 55 mph, reared backlash issue identified but within tolerance per dealership. …
Trace water accumulation routing from clogged/faulty drain plug to corroded DCN wiring connector during rainfall. …
As I was stopping at an intersection for a redlight, the brakes locked up and the collision assist warning and another message came up on the screen. There were no cars in front of me at the intersection. …
2023 Ford F-150 recalls
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-150.
The most recent, campaign 26V578000 from September 2026, concerns gasoline fuel system.
Power train accounts for 4 of the 13 campaigns, more than any other area.
23V847000 · December 15, 2023 · Air bags, Steering
Problem: The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Risk: A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge.
23V128000 · February 24, 2023 · Power train
Problem: The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
Risk: A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set.
23V072000 · February 10, 2023 · Air bags
Problem: The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | F-150 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V578000 | September 9, 2026 | Gasoline fuel system | 2023–2024 |
| 26V489000 | July 28, 2026 | Back over prevention | 2021–2023 |
| 26V104000 | February 20, 2026 | Electrical system, Exterior lighting | 2021–2024 |
| 25V729000 | October 24, 2025 | Visibility | 2021–2023 |
| 25V512000 | August 8, 2025 | Power train | 2023–2024 |
| 25V315000 | May 9, 2025 | Back over prevention | 2021–2024 |
| 24V852000 | November 8, 2024 | Equipment | 2018–2024 |
| 23V896000 | December 22, 2023 | Power train | 2021–2023 |
| 23V509000 | July 21, 2023 | Parking brake | 2021–2023 |
| 23V070000 | February 10, 2023 | Power train | 2022–2023 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash ratings for the 2023 Ford F-150.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ford F-150s can be compared fairly. Among other 2023 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2023 Ram 1500 (24 mpg) and 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 (26 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 | 739 | 105 | 11 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1,299 | 214 | 29 |
| 2022 | 25 | 814 | 161 | 23 |
| 2023 | 25 | 510 | 125 | 13 |
| 2024 | 23 | 231 | 75 | 11 |
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FAQ
Is the 2023 F-150 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2023 Ford F-150 has 125 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (10th most of 17 model years), 13 recall campaigns and up to 25 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2023 F-150 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (193), electrical system (122) and service brakes (45). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2023 F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 F-150 get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 12–22 mpg combined (10–20 city, 15–26 highway). The hybrid versions reach up to 25 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 F-150 per year?
About $2,970 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $5,440 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).