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.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #7 of 10 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2012 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #7 of 10 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2013 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #8 of 9 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2014 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #7 of 8 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | 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 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6.8L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 6.8L 10-cyl | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 755 | 1/10 |
| 2014 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 666 | 1/10 |
| 2013 | 6.8L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 6.8L 10-cyl | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 755 | 1/10 |
| 2013 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 666 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 6.8L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 6.8L 10-cyl | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.8L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 6.8L 10-cyl | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 5.4L 8-cyl, FFV | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/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 price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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.
- 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.