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Ford E250 Econoline MPG by year
The EPA has rated 22 model years of the Ford E250 Econoline, from 1984 to 2005. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2005, at 15 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2005 model is 7% more efficient than the best 1984 model (15 vs. 14 MPG). The 2005 model is about as efficient as the median van (15 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- E250 Econoline, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every E250 Econoline model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 15 MPG | 13 / 17 | 15 | — | 1 | $3,100 |
| 2004 | Gas | 15 MPG | 14 / 18 | 15 | — | 1 | $3,100 |
| 2003 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 13 |
12 / 16 | 15 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 2002 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 13 |
13 / 17 | 15 | — | 2 | $3,321 |
| 2001 | Gas | 14 MPG | 13 / 18 | 15 | — | 2 | $3,321 |
| 2000 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 13 |
12 / 16 | 15 | — | 2 | $3,321 |
| 1999 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 17 | 15 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1998 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 11 |
13 / 17 | 15 | — | 3 | $3,100 |
| 1997 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 13 |
12 / 17 | 15 | — | 2 | $3,321 |
| 1996 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
11 / 16 | 15 | — | 3 | $3,577 |
| 1995 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
11 / 16 | 16 | — | 3 | $3,577 |
| 1994 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 15 | 16 | — | 3 | $3,577 |
| 1993 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
12 / 17 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1992 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
13 / 17 | 16 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1991 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
13 / 16 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $3,321 |
| 1990 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
12 / 16 | 17 | — | 5 | $3,321 |
| 1989 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
13 / 15 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1988 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 11 |
12 / 14 | 16 | — | 3 | $3,577 |
| 1987 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
13 / 15 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1986 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
14 / 16 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1985 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 10 |
13 / 15 | 16 | — | 5 | $3,321 |
| 1984 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 9 |
14 / 15 | 16 | — | 11 | $3,321 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare E250 Econoline model years
See how much a newer E250 Econoline would save over an older one.
Models similar to the Ford E250 Econoline
- Chevrolet Express Passenger 1996–2017
- GMC Savana Passenger 1996–2017
- Chevrolet Astro Passenger 1985–2005
- GMC Safari Passenger 1990–2005
- Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 1996–2008
- GMC Savana Cargo 1996–2015
- Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion 2003–2008
- Chevrolet Van 1500 2003–2009
- Chevrolet Astro Cargo 1985–2005
- GMC Safari Cargo 1994–2005
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford E250 Econoline year has the best fuel economy?
The 1998 Ford E250 Econoline, rated up to 15 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $3,100 a year.
Which Ford E250 Econoline year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1994 model, whose most efficient version is rated 13 MPG combined (about $3,577 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford E250 Econoline?
The 2005 Ford E250 Econoline is rated up to 15 MPG combined.