The 2001 Ford F-150 has a fuel tank capacity of 24.5 to 30.0 gallons (93–114 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 25.0 gallons, used on 24 trims.
A full tank is good for roughly 375–570 highway miles or 275–450 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.
020 gal40 gal
30.0 gal · Bigger than 89% of 2001 models we list.
Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2001 Ford F-150 goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 16 MPG, a full 25.0-gallon tank covers about 400 miles.
Gauge
Gallons
Highway miles
City miles
Full
25.0
475
375
3/4
18.8
356
281
1/2
12.5
238
188
1/4
6.3
119
94
1/8
3.1
59
47
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 938 gallons, roughly 38 full tanks.
In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 16 MPG in the F-150 (36 drivers), about 400 miles on a full 25.0-gallon tank.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
At 30.0 gallons, the F-150's largest tank ranks third of the five 2001 pickups compared here. The GMC Sierra 1500 carries the most (34.0 gal) and the Dodge Dakota the least (24.0 gal).
Other 2001 pickups of a similar size, one model per brand.
2001 Ford F-150 fuel system recalls
NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2001 Ford F-150, out of 8 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
Storage · Tank assembly · MountingJul 29, 2011 · NHTSA 11V385000 · Ford Motor Company · 1,100,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2001 Ford F-150?
The 2001 Ford F-150 holds between 24.5 and 30.0 gallons, depending on the trim. 25.0 gallons is the usual size; the 30.0-gallon tank comes on the 2dr Regular Cab XL 2WD Styleside LB (4.2L 6cyl 5M).
How many gallons and liters does the 2001 Ford F-150 gas tank hold?
The 2001 Ford F-150 tank holds 93–114 liters, or 24.5–30.0 gallons in US gallons.
Which 2001 Ford F-150 has the biggest gas tank?
The 30.0-gallon tank is on the 2dr Regular Cab XL 2WD Styleside LB, 2dr Regular Cab XL 4WD Styleside LB, 2dr Regular Cab XLT 2WD Styleside LB and 7 other trims. The smallest tank, 24.5 gallons, is on the 2dr Regular Cab XL 4WD Flareside SB.
Does 4WD change the 2001 Ford F-150 gas tank?
Yes. 4WD: 24.5–30.0 gal; RWD: 25.0–30.0 gal.
How far can a 2001 Ford F-150 go on a full tank?
About 375–570 miles on the highway and 275–450 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2001 Ford F-150 go on a quarter tank?
About 119 highway miles or 94 in town from the 25.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 6.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
How many miles does a 2001 Ford F-150 really get on a tank?
Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 16 MPG in the 2001 Ford F-150 (36 drivers), which works out to about 400 miles on a full 25.0-gallon tank.
What gas does the 2001 Ford F-150 take?
Regular unleaded, or Premium unleaded (required), depending on the engine. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2001 Ford F-150?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 25.0-gallon tank from empty costs $106.75. It ranges from $92.50 in the Gulf Coast to $147.25 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2001 Ford F-150?
About 186 pounds for the 30.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2001 Ford F-150 have a bigger gas tank than the GMC Sierra 1500?
No. The 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 holds up to 34.0 gallons; the 2001 Ford F-150 holds up to 30.0.
Has the 2001 Ford F-150 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2001 Ford F-150: 11V385000 (storage · tank assembly · mounting). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.
Sources
Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).