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Ford E250 Econoline MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2000–2005
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford E250 Econoline fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford E250 Econoline for 6 model years, 2000 to 2005. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–15 MPG. The latest model year, 2005, has 1 configuration rated 15 MPG combined and costing $4,360 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 2005 E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, at 15 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 14 MPG in 1984.
Ford E250 Econoline MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Natural gas (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2005 Generation page | |||
| 2005 | 15 | — | $4,360 |
| 2004 | 15 | — | $4,360 |
| 2000-2003 Generation page | |||
| 2003 | 13–14 | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2002 | 13–14 | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2001 | 14 | — | $4,670 |
| 2000 | 13–14 | 12 | $4,670–$5,030 |
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 E250 Econoline generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2005. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2005 powertrain options
Ford E250 Econoline MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 12–14 |
| 1998 | 11–15 |
| 1997 | 13–14 |
| 1996 | 12–13 |
| 1995 | 12–13 |
| 1994 | 12–13 |
| 1993 | 11–14 |
| 1992 | 11–14 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 11–14 |
| 1990 | 11–14 |
| 1989 | 11–14 |
| 1988 | 11–13 |
| 1987 | 11–14 |
| 1986 | 11–14 |
| 1985 | 10–14 |
| 1984 | 9–14 |
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 E250 Econoline's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford E250 Econoline run 13–15 MPG across model years 2000 to 2005. The latest year, 2005, is rated 15 MPG.
Which Ford E250 Econoline model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2005 Ford E250 Econoline E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 15 MPG.
How much does a Ford E250 Econoline cost to fuel per year?
For MY2005, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,360 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 E250 Econoline's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 14 MPG in 2000 to 15 MPG in 2005, 1 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 14 MPG.