Ford Freestar Cargo Van MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Freestar Cargo Van has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2004 to 2007. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #9 of 13 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2005 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #11 of 16 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2006 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #10 of 14 (31th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2007 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #9 of 13 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Freestar Cargo Van placed highest in 2004 at #9 of 13, and lowest in 2005 at #11 of 16. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
What Freestar Cargo Van fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2007 Ford Freestar Cargo Van burns 639 to 676 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 | $1,917 | $2,029 | $113 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,368 | $132 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,706 | $150 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2007 model year is $3,450 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 18 mpg the Ford Freestar Cargo Van is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $224 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minivan - 2WD 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.