Big, heavy pickup trucks like the F-150 need a lot of gas to run, so they usually come with pretty big tanks. Because they’re used for everything from daily commutes to hauling heavy equipment and towing, Ford offers a huge assortment of engine types, cab sizes, and bed lengths, all of which help determine the size of a particular truck’s gas tank.

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How big is the gas tank on a 2013 Ford F-150?

A 2013 F-150 comes with either a 26-gallon or 36-gallon gas tank, depending on its engine type and cab/box configuration—of which there are a dizzying number.

There’s an F-150 for every kind of truck lover: Engine types range from a 3.5L V6 to a 6.2L V8 in seven different trims with two-wheel- or four-wheel-drive options. Cab lengths vary from 5.6 to 8.1 feet, and the different cabs can seat between two and five people.

This table breaks down gas tank sizes

for each of the dozens of different 2013 F-150 configurations.

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How to check your 2013 Ford F-150’s gas tank size

If you’re not sure exactly which kind of F-150 you have, that table won’t be very much help. Here are a few ways to check the size of your truck’s gas tank yourself:

Check your owner’s manual

If you still have your owner’s manual, this is by far the easiest way to find out the size of your gas tank. Just check the engine for a phrase like “fuel tank capacity.” If you don’t have your manual, you can find them online.

Measure it yourself

If you have a measuring tape and can get under your truck, you can measure the gas tank yourself. To get the correct capacity, just multiply the width, length, and height of the tank and divide the result by 231 (that’s the number of cubic inches in a gallon).

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How to save on fuel costs in a Ford F-150

Big trucks like the F-150 get pretty poor gas mileage—the 2013 F-150 is rated for about 17 mpg in the city and 20 on the highway. Even so, there are a few ways you can maximize efficiency and minimize fuel costs:

Keep up with maintenance: Regular maintenance will keep your truck in top shape, so it’ll run as efficiently as possible.

Drive carefully: A big truck burns a lot of fuel when accelerating. Driving gently will minimize this.

Keep your tires inflated: Tires filled to the proper level of pressure and rotated regularly will get you the best gas mileage.

Don’t overload it: A truck weighed down with people or cargo needs to burn more fuel to get around, so keeping its load to a minimum whenever possible will help.

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