Ford averages 22.8 mpg combined across 55 models (1984–2027). The best on record does 110 mpg, the thirstiest 12 — a yearly fuel gap of about $2,851.
What that actually costs
What a Ford costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 22.8 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $1,684 |
| Most frugal on record | 110 mpg — $349 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 12 mpg — $3,200 a year |
Ford models by fuel economy
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 110 / 101 | $364 | |
| Ford Focus | 107 / 26 | $808 | |
| Ford C-Max | 40 / 39 | $972 | |
| Ford Festiva | 35 / 33 | $1,139 | |
| Ford Fiesta | 35 / 30 | $1,185 | |
| Ford Maverick | 38 / 25 | $1,219 | |
| Ford Escort | 40 / 25 | $1,243 | |
| Ford Fusion | 42 / 20 | $1,311 | |
| Ford Escape | 41 / 18 | $1,417 | |
| Ford Laser | 30 / 24 | $1,460 | |
| Ford Ecosport | 28 / 25 | $1,460 | |
| Ford Mustang | 110 / 17 | $1,488 | |
| Ford ZX2 | 26 / 25 | $1,512 | |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 27 / 23 | $1,555 | |
| Ford Transit Connect | 26 / 22 | $1,574 | |
| Ford Contour | 25 / 21 | $1,648 | |
| Ford F-550 | 40 / 15 | $1,677 | |
| Ford F-750 | 40 / 15 | $1,677 | |
| Ford F-650 | 40 / 15 | $1,677 | |
| Ford F-450 | 40 / 15 | $1,677 | |
| Ford Probe | 26 / 19 | $1,699 | |
| Ford E-450 | 40 / 15 | $1,707 | |
| Ford Ranger | 58 / 17 | $1,707 | |
| Ford Edge | 25 / 19 | $1,745 | |
| Ford Transit | 26 / 16 | $1,786 | |
| Ford F-350 | 40 / 13 | $1,803 | |
| Ford Taurus | 26 / 18 | $1,803 | |
| Ford Five Hundred | 21 / 21 | $1,829 | |
| Ford F-150 | 72 / 14 | $1,910 | |
| Ford Freestyle | 20 / 20 | $1,920 | |
| Ford Explorer | 39 / 14 | $1,930 | |
| Ford Flex | 25 / 17 | $1,949 | |
| Ford Bronco II | 25 / 18 | $1,959 | |
| Ford Excursion | 25 / 18 | $1,959 | |
| Ford Expedition MAX | 19 / 19 | $2,021 | |
| Ford Taurus X | 19 / 19 | $2,021 | |
| Ford Bronco | 27 / 13 | $2,032 | |
| Ford Thunderbird | 21 / 17 | $2,043 | |
| Ford Courier | 22 / 13 | $2,043 | |
| Ford LTD | 20 / 17 | $2,065 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Ford mpg?
22.8 mpg combined across 55 models rated between 1984 and 2027. That averages everything the brand has offered, so a long history of trucks pulls it down.
Which Ford model is the most economical?
See the table above — models are sorted from the most frugal down, with what each costs in fuel per year.
How much does a Ford cost to run?
About $1,684 a year in fuel on average, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon.
Why does the average look low for a modern brand?
Because it covers every model year on record, back to the 1980s. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier — that era is included.