2018 Ford F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE (3L 6-cyl) MPG & Specs
Quick answer
The 2018 Ford F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE gets an EPA-estimated 22/28 MPG (city/highway) and 24 MPG combined, with an estimated $3,300/year fuel cost and 424 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 3 L 6-cyl.
The 2018 Ford F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE with the 3-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine returns an EPA-estimated 22 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway, for a combined 24 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 3 L 6-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Vehicle class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| MPG — city | 22 |
| MPG — highway | 28 |
| MPG — combined | 24 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $3,300 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 424 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 4/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 24 MPG, the 2018 Ford F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE sits in the moderate range for fuel economy. That is about 37% better than the typical Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD of its era (18 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $3,300 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2018 Ford F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE. Over five years that is roughly $16,500 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2018 Ford F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE emits approximately 424 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 4 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.