| Year | Estimated annual maintenance cost |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $280 |
| Year 2 | $360 |
| Year 3 | $470 |
| Year 4 | $620 |
| Year 5 | $1000 |
| Year 6 | $820 |
| Year 7 | $920 |
| Year 8 | $1020 |
| Year 9 | $1120 |
| Year 10 | $1350 |
| Year 11 | $1450 |
| Year 12 | $1550 |
At 15,000 miles a year and the U.S. average of $4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026), a 2022 Ford F-150 4WD 2.7L V6 (EPA 21 mpg combined) burns about $3,110 of gas a year - about $4,448 in California and $2,767 in Texas.
Maintenance + fuel per year: about $3,906 at the U.S. average gas price - this page's $796 average maintenance (years 1-10 of the cost table) plus $3,110 of gas.
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Fuel economy: EPA combined rating (fueleconomy.gov). Gas prices: EIA weekly retail regular gasoline, week of Oct 5, 2026; EIA prices nine states on their own, and every other state uses its EIA regional average. Today's price - no inflation over the years you own it.
| Generation | Engine | Annual cost | Reliability | Known issues | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Gen (2009-2014) | 3.7L / 5.0L V8 / 3.5L EcoBoost / 6.2L V8 | $600-$850 | 4/5 | First-gen 3.5L EcoBoost: timing chain stretch and turbo wastegate rattle on higher-mileage trucks; Cam phaser rattle on the 5.0L Coyote at cold start (often deferred, eventually a repair); Otherwise a proven body-on-frame platform; the naturally aspirated V8s are the cheapest to keep | Lowest buy-in; choose the 5.0L V8 over the early EcoBoost for cheaper upkeep |
| 13th Gen (2015-2020) | 2.7L / 3.5L EcoBoost / 5.0L V8 / 3.3L V6 | $650-$900 | 4/5 | Aluminum body lowers weight but raises body/collision repair costs; 10-speed 10R80 (2017+) can shift harshly until a fluid service / software update; EcoBoost condensation/oil-dilution in cold climates - change oil on time and watch the level | Modern features at a used-truck price; the 3.3L V6 and 5.0L V8 are the value engines |
| 14th Gen (2021-2026) | 2.7L / 3.5L EcoBoost / 5.0L V8 / 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid | $650-$900 (early data) | 4/5 | PowerBoost hybrid adds a battery/inverter system - more complexity, but strong early reliability; EcoBoost trucks keep the ~100k spark-plug interval and the turbo/cam-phaser watch items; Too new for full long-term cost data; warranty covers most early-build TSBs | Newest tech and the efficient PowerBoost hybrid; verify TSBs are applied on early 2021 builds |
| Service | DIY cost | Shop cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Change (synthetic blend / full) | $40-$70 | $80-$130 | 7,500-10,000 mi (IOLM) |
| Motorcraft Oil Filter (FL-500S) | $8-$15 | incl. | Every oil change |
| Engine Air Filter | $20-$40 | $50-$90 | Every 30,000 mi |
| Cabin Air Filter | $15-$30 | $45-$80 | Every 20,000 mi |
| Spark Plugs (iridium SP-534) | $60-$120 | $200-$450 | Every 100,000 mi |
| Transmission Fluid (Mercon ULV for the 10R80; LV for the 6R80) | $80-$150 | $200-$380 | ~60,000 mi (severe) |
| Coolant (Orange VC-3DIL-B to 2018; Yellow VC-13DL-G 2019+) | $30-$60 | $120-$200 | 6 yr/100k then 3 yr/50k (to 2018); 10 yr/200k then 5 yr/100k (2019+) |
| Front Brake Pads + Rotors | $180-$320 | $450-$800 | Every 40,000-70,000 mi |
| Differential Fluid (4WD) | $40-$80 | $140-$260 | Every 30,000-60,000 mi |
| Transfer Case Fluid (4WD) | $25-$50 | $100-$180 | Every 60,000 mi |
| Battery Replacement | $180-$260 | $250-$360 | Every 4-6 years |
| Tires (set of 4, LT/AT) | $900-$1,500 | +install | Every 40,000-60,000 mi |