2008 Ford F-150 Gas Tank Size and Capacity

Pickup 81 trims listed ← 2007 2009 →

Fuel tank capacity

26.0–35.7gal · 98–135 L

The 2008 Ford F-150 has a fuel tank capacity of 26.0 to 35.7 gallons (98–135 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 27.0 gallons, used on 41 trims.

A full tank is good for roughly 442–607 highway miles or 338–464 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

35.7 gal · Bigger than 98% of 2008 models we list.

Highway range

442–607 mi

City range

338–464 mi

Fuel

Regular unleaded

EPA combined

14–16 MPG

EPA size class

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2008 Ford F-150 fuel tank capacity by trim

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MPG and range are city / highway.

Trim	Engine	Drive	Tank	MPG city / hwy	Range city / hwy
FX2 2dr Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 364 / 494 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 19	364 / 494 mi
FX2 2dr Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 364 / 494 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 19	364 / 494 mi
FX2 4dr SuperCab Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 364 / 494 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 19	364 / 494 mi
FX4 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
FX4 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
FX4 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
Lariat 4dr SuperCab Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
STX 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
STX 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
STX 2dr Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.2L 6cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 364 / 494 mi	4.2L 6cyl 4A	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 19	364 / 494 mi
STX 2dr Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.2L 6cyl 5M · RWD MPG 14 / 20Range 364 / 520 mi	4.2L 6cyl 5M	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 20	364 / 520 mi
STX 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
STX 4dr SuperCab Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 364 / 494 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 19	364 / 494 mi
XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.2L 6cyl 5M · RWD MPG 14 / 20Range 364 / 520 mi	4.2L 6cyl 5M	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 20	364 / 520 mi
XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
XLT 2dr Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.2L 6cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 364 / 494 mi	4.2L 6cyl 4A	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 19	364 / 494 mi
XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.2L 6cyl 5M · RWD MPG 14 / 20Range 364 / 520 mi	4.2L 6cyl 5M	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 20	364 / 520 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 338 / 442 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	26.0 gal98 L	13 / 17	338 / 442 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCab Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 364 / 494 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	26.0 gal98 L	14 / 19	364 / 494 mi
60th Anniversary 4dr SuperCab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
60th Anniversary 4dr SuperCab 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
60th Anniversary 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
60th Anniversary 4dr SuperCrew 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
FX2 2dr Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. LB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
FX2 4dr SuperCab Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
FX2 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
FX2 4dr SuperCrew Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
FX2 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
FX4 4dr SuperCab 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
FX4 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
FX4 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
FX4 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
King Ranch 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
King Ranch 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
Lariat 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
Lariat 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
STX 4dr SuperCab 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
STX 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
STX 4dr SuperCab Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
STX 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. LB 4.2L 6cyl 5M · RWD MPG 14 / 20Range 378 / 540 mi	4.2L 6cyl 5M	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 20	378 / 540 mi
XL 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XL 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
XL 4dr SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. LB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XL 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XL 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. LB 4.2L 6cyl 5M · RWD MPG 14 / 20Range 378 / 540 mi	4.2L 6cyl 5M	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 20	378 / 540 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCab Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. LB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 351 / 459 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	27.0 gal102 L	13 / 17	351 / 459 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCrew Flareside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 6.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 378 / 513 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	27.0 gal102 L	14 / 19	378 / 513 mi
60th Anniversary 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
60th Anniversary 4dr SuperCrew 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 420 / 570 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	30.0 gal114 L	14 / 19	420 / 570 mi
FX2 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 420 / 570 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	30.0 gal114 L	14 / 19	420 / 570 mi
FX4 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
Harley-Davidson 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
Harley-Davidson 4dr SuperCrew 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
King Ranch 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
King Ranch 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
Lariat 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
Limited 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
Limited 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	RWD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
XL 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
XL 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 420 / 570 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	30.0 gal114 L	14 / 19	420 / 570 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 390 / 510 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	4WD	30.0 gal114 L	13 / 17	390 / 510 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 5.5 ft. SB 4.6L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 14 / 19Range 420 / 570 mi	4.6L 8cyl 4A	RWD	30.0 gal114 L	14 / 19	420 / 570 mi
XL 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 464 / 607 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	35.7 gal135 L	13 / 17	464 / 607 mi
XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB 5.4L 8cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 464 / 607 mi	5.4L 8cyl 4A	4WD	35.7 gal135 L	13 / 17	464 / 607 mi
No trim matches all of these filters.

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 2008 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 14 MPG, a full 27.0-gallon tank covers about 378 miles.

Configuration

Gauge	Gallons	Highway miles	City miles
Full	27.0	459	351
3/4	20.3	344	263
1/2	13.5	230	176
1/4	6.8	115	88
1/8	3.4	57	44

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 1,071 gallons, roughly 40 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 16.2 MPG in the F-150 (25 drivers), about 437 miles on a full 27.0-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.

EPA combined: 14–16 MPG
Tailpipe CO₂: 555–635 g/mi
Source: EPA ratings ↗

What it costs to fill up a 2008 Ford F-150

$115.29 to fill the 27.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

Tank	Fuel	US avg / gal	From empty	From 1/4 tank
26.0 gal	Regular	$4.27	$111.02	$83.26
27.0 gal	Regular	$4.27	$115.29	$86.47
30.0 gal	Regular	$4.27	$128.10	$96.07
35.7 gal	Regular	$4.27	$152.44	$114.33

By region, 27.0-gallon tank

Region	Regular / gal	Fill from empty
East Coast	$4.02	$108.54
Midwest	$4.27	$115.29
Gulf CoastLowest	$3.70	$99.90
Rocky Mountain	$4.46	$120.42
West Coast	$5.42	$146.34
CaliforniaHighest	$5.89	$159.03

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

Price per gallon

Fuel left in the tank

26.0-gallon tank$111.02
27.0-gallon tank$115.29
30.0-gallon tank$128.10
35.7-gallon tank$152.44
A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,575

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

F-150 tank size in other years

The tank changed for 2008: 26.0–35.7 gal, up from 26.0–30.0 gal on the 2007 F-150.

Model year	Tank	Longest highway range
2013 F-150	26.0–36.0 gal	756 mi
2012 F-150	26.0–36.0 gal	756 mi
2011 F-150	26.0–36.0 gal	756 mi
2010 F-150	26.0–36.0 gal	720 mi
2009 F-150	26.0–36.0 gal	684 mi
2008 F-150	26.0–35.7 gal	607 mi
2007 F-150	26.0–30.0 gal	540 mi
2006 F-150	26.0–30.0 gal	540 mi
2005 F-150	26.0–30.0 gal	540 mi
2004 F-150	25.0–30.0 gal	540 mi
2003 F-150	24.5–30.0 gal	570 mi

Ford F-150 fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 35.72008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

2008 Ford F-150 vs similar 2008 pickups

At 35.7 gallons, the F-150's largest tank ranks second of the seven 2008 pickups compared here. The Nissan Titan carries the most (37.0 gal) and the Mitsubishi Raider the least (22.0 gal).

2008 model	Tank	Longest highway range
Nissan Titan	28.0–37.0 gal	629 mi
Ford F-150	26.0–35.7 gal	607 mi
Dodge Ram Pickup 1500	26.0–35.0 gal	665 mi
Chevrolet Silverado 1500	26.0–34.0 gal	680 mi
GMC Sierra 1500	26.0–34.0 gal	680 mi
Toyota Tundra	26.4 gal	502 mi
Mitsubishi Raider	22.0 gal	440 mi

Picked by body style and size: other 2008 pickups within about 5% of the F-150's length and 15% of its curb weight, one model per brand.

2008 Ford F-150 fuel system recalls

None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 2008 Ford F-150 involve the fuel system.

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2008 Ford F-150 fuel pump and gauge parts

NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2008 Ford F-150, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.

Fuel pump Dorman 590-001 Listed for the 2008 Ford F-150. For hard starts, stalling or a whining tank. Pumps can differ by engine and tank size, so check your trim on Amazon. Check price on Amazon Fuel filter ACDelco GF832 Listed for the 2008 Ford F-150. A clogged filter starves the engine under load. On many newer cars it sits inside the tank with the pump. Check price on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2008 Ford F-150?

The 2008 Ford F-150 holds between 26.0 and 35.7 gallons, depending on the trim. 27.0 gallons is the usual size; the 35.7-gallon tank comes on the XL 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB (5.4L 8cyl 4A).

How many gallons and liters does the 2008 Ford F-150 gas tank hold?

The 2008 Ford F-150 tank holds 98–135 liters, or 26.0–35.7 gallons in US gallons.

Which 2008 Ford F-150 has the biggest gas tank?

The 35.7-gallon tank is on the XL 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB, XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB. The smallest tank, 26.0 gallons, is on the FX2 2dr Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. SB.

Does 4WD change the 2008 Ford F-150 gas tank?

Yes. RWD: 26.0–30.0 gal; 4WD: 26.0–35.7 gal.

How far can a 2008 Ford F-150 go on a full tank?

About 442–607 miles on the highway and 338–464 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 2008 Ford F-150 go on a quarter tank?

About 115 highway miles or 88 in town from the 27.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 6.8 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2008 Ford F-150 really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 16.2 MPG in the 2008 Ford F-150 (25 drivers), which works out to about 437 miles on a full 27.0-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2008 Ford F-150 take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2008 Ford F-150?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 27.0-gallon tank from empty costs $115.29. It ranges from $99.90 in the Gulf Coast to $159.03 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2008 Ford F-150?

About 221 pounds for the 35.7-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2008 Ford F-150 have a bigger gas tank than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Yes. The 2008 Ford F-150 holds up to 35.7 gallons; the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 holds up to 34.0.

Has the 2008 Ford F-150 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 2008 Ford F-150 involve the fuel system.

Sources

Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, cross-checked against a second spec database. 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.
Recalls: NHTSA recall database.
Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

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Other 2008 Ford models

Crown Victoria19.0 gallons Econoline Cargo35.0 gallons Econoline Wagon35.0 gallons Edge19.0–20.0 gallons Escape16.5 gallons Escape Hybrid15.0 gallons Expedition28.0 gallons Expedition EL33.5 gallons Explorer22.5 gallons Explorer Sport Trac22.5 gallons F-250 Super Duty30.0–38.0 gallons F-350 Super Duty30.5–38.0 gallons