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1986 Ford E150 Econoline MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Ford E150 Econoline is a van offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 11 to 20 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 22 vans rated for 1986, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1986 #7 of 22 Vans by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Ford E150 Econoline's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 1986 Vans

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1Ford Aerostar Van24 MPG $1,938
2GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
3Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
4Chevrolet Astro Passenger22 MPG $2,114
5Ford Aerostar Wagon22 MPG $2,114
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7Ford E150 Econoline20 MPG $2,325
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22Chevrolet Sport Van11 MPG $4,227

1986 E150 EconolineOther vansClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

E150 Econoline MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual E150 Econoline 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic E150 Econoline 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed manual E150 Econoline 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 4.9L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic E150 Econoline 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic E150 Econoline 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.8L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic E150 Econoline 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	12 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.9L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

1986 Ford E150 Econoline vs. rivals

vs Toyota Van 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Safari 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Safari saves $211/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Astro Cargo saves $211/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Astro Passenger saves $211/yr vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr E150 Econoline saves $410/yr vs GMC Vandura 17 MPG · $2,735/yr E150 Econoline saves $410/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Ford E150 Econoline?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 11 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Ford E150 Econoline use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Ford E150 Econoline?