Ford F250 Pickup 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford F250 Pickup 4WD across 11 model years, from the 1984 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD through the 1999 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD. The most recent 1999 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD returns 13 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD at 16 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford F250 Pickup 4WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Ford F250 Pickup 4WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1999 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 13 MPG | 12 MPG | 15 MPG | $4,600 |
| 1998 | 1998 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1997 | 1997 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1991 | 1991 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1990 | 1990 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1989 | 1989 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1988 | 1988 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1987 | 1987 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 15 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1986 | 1986 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1985 | 1985 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 16 MPG | 15 MPG | 17 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1984 | 1984 Ford F250 Pickup 4WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 15 MPG | $4,300 |
How the Ford F250 Pickup 4WD compares against the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Ford F250 Pickup 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for the 1999 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.