Tank Ledger

Ford E350 Van MPG by year — every rating on record

The Ford E350 Van has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2011 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.

13best combined mpg (2011)
12worst combined mpg (2011)
13latest year best (2014)
8configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2011213 mpg12 mpg#7 of 10 (33th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegular, Gasoline or E85Vans, Cargo Type
2012213 mpg12 mpg#7 of 10 (33th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegular, Gasoline or E85Vans, Cargo Type
2013213 mpg12 mpg#8 of 9 (13th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85, RegularVans, Cargo Type
2014213 mpg12 mpg#7 of 8 (14th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85, RegularVans, 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 E350 Van placed highest in 2011 at #7 of 10, and lowest in 2013 at #8 of 9. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20146.8L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular6.8L 10-cyl101412958.324.8$5,2007551/10
20145.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV121613884.622.9$4,8006661/10
20136.8L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular6.8L 10-cyl101412958.324.8$5,2007551/10
20135.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV121613884.622.9$4,8006662/10
20126.8L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular6.8L 10-cyl101412958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
20125.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV121613884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
20116.8L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular6.8L 10-cyl101412958.324.8$5,200740.5833333333334n/a
20115.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E855.4L 8-cyl, FFV121613884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a

What E350 Van fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Ford E350 Van burns 885 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$2,654$2,875$221
$3.50/gal$3,096$3,354$258
$4.00/gal$3,538$3,833$295

EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,800 to $5,200 a year in fuel, or $12,750 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 13 mpg the Ford E350 Van is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $413 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.