Ford E-250 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford E-250 model year from 1984 to 2014 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the E-250 has been offered with 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2014 (up to 15 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford E-250 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14–15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 14–15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 14–15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 14–15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 13–14 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 13–14 MPG | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 12–14 MPG | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 12–14 MPG | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 12–14 MPG | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 11–15 MPG | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 13–14 MPG | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 12–13 MPG | 5.8L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 12–13 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 12–13 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 11–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 11–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 11–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 11–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 11–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 11–13 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 11–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 11–14 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 10–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 9–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
2014 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2014 E-250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Van FFV | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Van FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2013 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2013 E-250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Van FFV | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Van FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2012 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2012 E-250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Van FFV | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Van FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2011 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2011 E-250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Van FFV | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Van FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2005 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2005 E-250 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
2004 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2004 E-250 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2003 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2003 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
2002 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2002 E-250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 13 MPG |
2001 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2001 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 CNG | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
2000 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 2000 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD CNG | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
1999 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1999 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD CNG | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 10 | 14 | 12 MPG |
1998 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1998 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD CNG | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 10 | 13 | 11 MPG |
1997 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1997 E-250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1996 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1996 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.8L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
1995 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1995 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
1994 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1994 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
1993 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1993 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 14 | 11 MPG |
1992 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1992 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 13 | 11 MPG |
1991 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1991 E-250 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 14 | 11 MPG |
1990 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1990 E-250 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 14 | 11 MPG |
1989 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1989 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1988 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1988 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1987 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1987 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1986 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1986 E-250 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1985 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1985 E-250 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 10 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 9 | 10 | 10 MPG |
1984 Ford E-250: engines & MPG
The 1984 E-250 was EPA-rated in 11 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 9 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 11 | 10 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 9 | 10 | 9 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford E-250 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the E-250 range from 13 to 15 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2014 model year.
What engines does the 2014 Ford E-250 have?
The 2014 E-250 was EPA-rated with 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl engines — see the 2014 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford E-250 require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or natural gas.
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