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2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 van configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline at a glance
The 2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline by model year
What the 2005 E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$363
$4,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.27
Per 100 miles
$29.07
Five years
$21,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the van median
$310less a year
Class median $4,670 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Ford E250 Econoline MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
2004 Ford E250 Econoline MPG
15 MPG · $4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD: $5,920 in California and $3,800 in Texas, a $2,120 difference.
- California $5,920
- Washington $5,490
- New York $4,360
- Florida $4,120
- Texas $3,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 van models.
Generations
- 2000-2003
- 2004-2005
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline get?
EPA rates the 2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline at 15 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline?
Every model year of the 2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline tops out at 15 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2005.
How does the 2004-2005 Ford E250 Econoline compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2003 Ford E250 Econoline) is rated 13–14 MPG combined and costs $4,670–$5,030 a year to fuel; the 2004-2005 model is rated 15 MPG and costs $4,360 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Ford E250 Econoline per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Ford E250 Econoline 100 miles?
About $29.07 per 100 miles for the E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Ford E250 Econoline more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2005 Ford E250 Econoline compare with other van configurations?
The E250 Econoline 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,360 a year to fuel, $310 less than the class median of $4,670, and less than 5 of 10 van configurations. The comparison covers all 35 rated van configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Ford E250 Econoline different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2005 against 1 configuration for 2004. See the 2004 Ford E250 Econoline for that year.