Ford E250 Econoline CNG MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford E250 Econoline CNG has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1998 to 2000. Across those years its best rated version returned 12 mpg (1999) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #9 of 9 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #9 of 9 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #9 of 9 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Vans, Cargo Type |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford E250 Econoline CNG placed highest in 1998 at #9 of 9, and lowest in 1998 at #9 of 9. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | NGV, CNG | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 0.1 | $3,700 | 585.8333333333334 | n/a |
| 1999 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | NGV | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 0.1 | $3,700 | 585.8333333333334 | n/a |
| 1998 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | 5.4L 8-cyl | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 0.1 | $4,050 | 639.0909090909091 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 → 1999 | 11 → 12 mpg | +1 mpg | 958 gal |
What E250 Econoline CNG fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2000 Ford E250 Econoline CNG burns 958 to 958 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,354 | $3,354 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2000 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans, Cargo Type
Across the 29 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Cargo Type, the median best combined rating is 15 mpg. At 12 mpg the Ford E250 Econoline CNG is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $671 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans, Cargo Type rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.