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Newest year: 2003
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2000-2003 Ford F-150 MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 12–17 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD

$4,080

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2004-2008

2000-2003 Ford F-150 at a glance

The 2000-2003 Ford F-150 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (60 configurations in all), rated 12–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $4,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and natural gas. EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002 and 2003. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2002.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2003 Ford F-150 by model year

2000-2003 Ford F-150: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2003	Gas, Natural gas	13–16 MPG, 12–13 MPGe	$4,080–$6,180	Ratings changed
2002	Gas, Natural gas	12–17 MPG, 11–12 MPGe	$3,840–$6,700	Ratings changed
2001	Gas, Natural gas	12–16 MPG, 11–13 MPGe	$4,080–$6,180	Ratings changed
2000	Gas, Natural gas	13–16 MPG, 13 MPGe	$4,080–$6,180	First year

What the 2003 Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$340

$4,080 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.80

Per 100 miles

$27.20

Five years

$20,400

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard pickup median

$280less a year

Class median $4,360 a year, MY2003

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2003 Ford F-150 MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $4,080, $240 more.

Gas · 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L

Combined

13–16 MPG

Per year

$4,080–$6,180

See gas configurations

Natural gas · 5.4L

Combined

12–13 MPGe

Fuel cost

—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See natural gas configurations

Gas configurations (13)

2003 Ford F-150 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	4.2L 6-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	4WD	15	18	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	5.4L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	15	$4,360
Dual-fuel (LPG) 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	5.4L 8-cyl	RWD	13	18	15	$4,360
Dual-fuel (LPG) 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	5.4L 8-cyl	4WD	13	18	15	$4,360

Show 3 more configurations

2003 Ford F-150 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	5.4L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	14	$4,670
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged	5.4L 8-cyl supercharged	RWD	11	15	13	$6,180

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Natural gas configurations (3)

2003 Ford F-150 natural gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb. MPGe	Range
CNG (Most efficient)	RWD	11	15	13	—
Dual-fuel (CNG) 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	RWD	11	15	13	—
Dual-fuel (CNG) 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	4WD	11	14	12	—

No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.

2002 Ford F-150 MPG

12–17 MPG, 11–12 MPGe · $3,840–$6,700/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,840, $240 less.

Gas · 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L

Combined

12–17 MPG

Per year

$3,840–$6,700

See gas configurations

Natural gas · 5.4L

Combined

11–12 MPGe

Fuel cost

—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See natural gas configurations

Gas configurations (13)

2002 Ford F-150 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	4.2L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	17	$3,840
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	RWD	13	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	5.4L 8-cyl	RWD	13	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

Show 3 more configurations

2002 Ford F-150 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+7)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	4WD	12	17	14	$4,670
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	5.4L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	14	$4,670
Dual-fuel (LPG) 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	5.4L 8-cyl	RWD	11	15	12	$5,440
Dual-fuel (LPG) 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	5.4L 8-cyl	4WD	11	15	12	$5,440
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged	5.4L 8-cyl supercharged	RWD	11	15	12	$6,700

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Natural gas configurations (3)

2002 Ford F-150 natural gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb. MPGe	Range
CNG (Most efficient)	RWD	11	15	12	—
Dual-fuel (CNG) 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	RWD	10	14	11	—
Dual-fuel (CNG) 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	4WD	10	14	11	—

No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.

2001 Ford F-150 MPG

12–16 MPG, 11–13 MPGe · $4,080–$6,180/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.

Gas · 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L

Combined

12–16 MPG

Per year

$4,080–$6,180

See gas configurations

Natural gas · 5.4L

Combined

11–13 MPGe

Fuel cost

—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See natural gas configurations

Gas configurations (13)

2001 Ford F-150 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	4.2L 6-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	5.4L 8-cyl	RWD	13	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

Show 3 more configurations

2001 Ford F-150 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+7)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	5.4L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	14	$4,670
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged	5.4L 8-cyl supercharged	RWD	11	15	13	$6,180
Dual-fuel (LPG) 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	5.4L 8-cyl	RWD	11	15	12	$5,440
Dual-fuel (LPG) 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	5.4L 8-cyl	4WD	11	15	12	$5,440

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Natural gas configurations (3)

2001 Ford F-150 natural gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb. MPGe	Range
CNG (Most efficient)	RWD	11	15	13	—
Dual-fuel (CNG) 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	RWD	10	14	11	—
Dual-fuel (CNG) 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	4WD	10	14	11	—

No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.

2000 Ford F-150 MPG

13–16 MPG, 13 MPGe · $4,080–$6,180/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L

Combined

13–16 MPG

Per year

$4,080–$6,180

See gas configurations

Natural gas · 5.4L

Combined

13 MPGe

Fuel cost

—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See natural gas configurations

Gas configurations (11)

2000 Ford F-150 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	4.2L 6-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	RWD	13	19	15	$4,360
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl RWD	5.4L 8-cyl	RWD	13	18	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360

Show 1 more configuration

2000 Ford F-150 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.2L 6-cyl	4WD	13	17	15	$4,360
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Pickup 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	4.6L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Pickup 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD	5.4L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	14	$4,670
Lightning Pickup	5.4L 8-cyl supercharged	RWD	12	15	13	$6,180

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Natural gas configurations (1)

2000 Ford F-150 natural gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb. MPGe	Range
Pickup CNG (Most efficient)	RWD	11	15	13	—

No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.

California $5,550
Washington $5,150
New York $4,080
Florida $3,860
Texas $3,560

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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Closest combined MPG among MY2003 standard pickup models.

2003 Chevrolet Silverado

16 MPG · $4,080/yr

2003 GMC Sierra

16 MPG · $4,080/yr

2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab (XK30)

2003 Toyota Tundra

16 MPG · $4,080/yr

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup

16 MPG · $4,080/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 Ford F-150 get?

EPA rates the 2000-2003 Ford F-150 at 12–17 MPG combined across 60 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 19 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 12–17 MPG; Natural gas: 11–13 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 Ford F-150?

The Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2002. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2000, 2001 and 2003.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 Ford F-150?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002 and 2003.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Ford F-150 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 16 configurations the cost runs $4,080–$6,180 a year. That is a $2,100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Ford F-150 100 miles?

About $27.20 per 100 miles for the Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $27.20 and $41.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2003 Ford F-150 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2003 Ford F-150 compare with other standard pickup configurations?

The Pickup 4.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, $280 less than the class median of $4,360, and less than 5 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 108 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2003 Ford F-150 different from the 2002 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $4,080, $240 more. EPA lists 16 configurations for 2003 against 16 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Ford F-150 for that year.

Why is there no fuel cost for the 2003 Ford F-150 natural gas configurations?

EPA and EIA publish no comparable retail price series for natural gas fuel, so we list the fuel economy but do not estimate a cost.