Aside from great power and smooth handling, many Ford models also have exceptional fuel efficiency. This means that opting for a Ford when you're in the market for a new vehicle may help you save money on fuel over time during your Springville, Alabama, drives, as opposed to other vehicles that require frequent fill-ups. Let's take a look at some of the most popular Ford models and the impressive miles-per-gallon rating they can offer.
Ford Trucks
Here's some more information about the fuel efficiency of Ford models with truck body styles.
Maverick
The 2023 Ford Maverick is a striking truck with very good gas mileage. With this model, you can expect 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway when opting for the XL, XLT, and LARIAT trims with front-wheel drive. This efficiency decreases to 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway when opting for all-wheel drive for all these trims, and 20 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway for the XLT and LARIAT when adding the Tremor Off-Road Package.
Super Duty
As one of the largest trucks in Ford's lineup, the Super Duty provides slightly less efficient fuel economy than other models. With outstanding power, it's natural that this model would require a bit more gas to stay running than other Ford vehicles. According to a recent survey, the average fuel economy for a Super Duty lies around 13 mpg combined.
F-150 and F-150 Lightning
With the Ford F-150, you can get up to 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway when opting for the turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 engine. When choosing the 3.5-liter V-6 engine, you can expect around 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
There's also an electric vehicle (EV) version of this model, the F-150 Lightning, which can achieve a combined 68 miles MPGe, meaning the equivalent of MPG using battery power, with 76 in the city and 61 on the highway. This can save you even more money on gas, as you won't need to use traditional fuel at all. You'll just have to pay attention to where you can stop for a charge, which typically costs far less than fueling up with gasoline.
Ranger
For the 2023 Ford Ranger, you can get a combined fuel economy of 22 mpg. This includes 20 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway when opting for the base trim level. You can take advantage of better fuel economies when choosing a higher trim level, such as the Lariat, which achieves 23 mpg combined, with 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
Ford SUVs and Crossovers
Here's some more information about Ford's impressive SUVs and crossovers to explore.
Bronco and Bronco Sport
There are three options for engines with the Bronco, each of which offers its own fuel economy. For the base 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine, you can expect 20 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway, for a combined miles-per-gallon rating of 20. With the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, you can get 19 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway, for 20 mpg combined. The most powerful engine is also the least fuel-efficient, with 15 mpg in the city, 16 mpg on the highway, and 15 mpg combined.
If you want even more room and power, you can opt for the larger Bronco Sport. This vehicle offers impressive fuel economy, with 25 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
Escape
The Escape is a popular choice among SUV drivers, and one of the reasons may be its fuel economy. This model gets a combined rating of 30 mpg when equipped with front-wheel drive, with 27 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. You can get even more efficiency when opting for a hybrid trim, which offers 44 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 41 mpg combined in the front-wheel-drive version.
Expedition
The estimates for the fuel economy of the 2024 Ford Expedition show potential for 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway when opting for a base model with rear-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive models can expect around 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.
Explorer
For the Explorer, one of the brand's most popular models, you can expect a fuel economy of 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway with the base trim. When upgrading to the hybrid version, you can get 27 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
Edge
With the Ford Edge, you'll get impressive fuel economy for a vehicle its size, with the base SE trim offering 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. This remains consistent across all trims, so you won't sacrifice fuel efficiency for luxury.
Most Fuel-Efficient Trims and Engines
Many of Ford's most fuel-efficient vehicles come equipped with the ability to take flex fuel, which is a fuel that's made from combining traditional gasoline with ethanol to add more environmental sustainability and lower the cost of fueling up. As of now, these are the Ford models and trims that can use FlexFuel:
- Ford Explorer.
- Ford F-150.
- F-Series Super Duty Pickup and Chassis Cab.
- E-Series.
- Ford Transit Connect Passenger Wagon.
- Ford Transit Cargo Van.
Ford EV Models
For even more fuel efficiency, Ford offers EV options for some of its most popular vehicles. These models have either a hybrid powertrain that uses a combination of fuel and electric power, or a fully electric powertrain that only uses battery power. If you want an EV truck, you can opt for the 2023 F-150 Lightning or 2023 Maverick, which is a hybrid option.
There are also EV options for SUVs and crossovers, such as the 2022 Escape Plug-In Hybrid, the 2022 Escape Hybrid, and the 2023 Mustang Mach-E. If you're looking for a commercial EV to haul cargo, you can get the 2023 E-Transit van, which has a fully electric powertrain with a 68 kWh battery.
Test-Drive Yours at All American Ford
Do any of these models sound like your perfect ride? Visit us at All American Ford in the Springville, Alabama, area to explore all the great options the brand has to offer up close and personal. You can even schedule a test drive to get a feel for the power you'll get when you choose a new Ford.
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