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Ford E150 Econoline MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2000–2006
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford E150 Econoline fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford E150 Econoline for 7 model years, 2000 to 2006. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–16 MPG. The latest model year, 2006, has 2 configurations rated 14–15 MPG combined and costing $4,360–$4,670 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2003 E150 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, at 16 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 18 MPG in 1984.
Ford E150 Econoline MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2006 Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2005 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2004 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2003 | 13–16 | $4,080–$5,030 |
| 2002 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2001 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2000 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Ford E150 Econoline generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2006. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2006 powertrain options
Ford E150 Econoline MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 14 |
| 1998 | 13–15 |
| 1997 | 13–15 |
| 1996 | 13–14 |
| 1995 | 13–14 |
| 1994 | 13–14 |
| 1993 | 12–15 |
| 1992 | 12–15 |
Show 8 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 12–16 |
| 1990 | 12–15 |
| 1989 | 11–15 |
| 1988 | 11–15 |
| 1987 | 11–16 |
| 1986 | 11–20 |
| 1985 | 10–18 |
| 1984 | 10–18 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford E150 Econoline's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford E150 Econoline run 13–16 MPG across model years 2000 to 2006. The latest year, 2006, is rated 14–15 MPG.
Which Ford E150 Econoline model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 Ford E150 Econoline E150 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 16 MPG.
How much does a Ford E150 Econoline cost to fuel per year?
For MY2006, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,360–$4,670 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,360.
Has the Ford E150 Econoline's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 15 MPG in both 2000 and 2006. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 18 MPG.
Which Ford E150 Econoline model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.