Ford E250 Econoline MPG by year — every rating on record

The Ford E250 Econoline has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 22 model years, from 1984 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1998) and its thirstiest returned 9 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 71 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.

Year-by-year EPA ratings

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 placed highest in 1990 at #1 of 1, and lowest in 1988 at #26 of 27. It spent 3 of its 22 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 71 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 7 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

What E250 Econoline fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Ford E250 Econoline burns 767 to 767 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.

EPA’s own estimate for the 2005 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Vans

Across the 45 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, the median best combined rating is 17 mpg. At 15 mpg the Ford E250 Econoline is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $316 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

• All Vans 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.