Ford Econoline MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Econoline model year from 1984 to 2006 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Econoline has been offered with 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1986 (up to 20 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Econoline fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14–15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 14–15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 14–15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 13–16 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 13–16 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 14–16 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 12–15 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 12–14 MPG | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 11–15 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 13–15 MPG | 4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 12–14 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 12–14 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 12–14 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 11–15 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 11–15 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 11–16 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 11–15 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 11–15 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 11–15 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 11–16 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 11–20 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 10–18 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 9–18 MPG | 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
2006 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 2006 Econoline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2005 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 2005 Econoline was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2004 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 2004 Econoline was EPA-rated in 3 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 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2003 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 2003 Econoline was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| 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 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
2002 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 2002 Econoline was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E150 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 Econoline: engines & MPG
The 2001 Econoline was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2000 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 2000 Econoline was EPA-rated in 6 versions (5.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 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 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD CNG | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
1999 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1999 Econoline was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 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 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E150 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 | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD CNG | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Natural Gas | 10 | 14 | 12 MPG |
1998 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1998 Econoline was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 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 Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1997 Econoline was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| 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 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
1996 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1996 Econoline was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 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 Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1995 Econoline was EPA-rated in 7 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E150 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 | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-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 Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1994 Econoline was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 4.9L 6-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| 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 Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1993 Econoline was EPA-rated in 7 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E150 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 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 14 | 11 MPG |
1992 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1992 Econoline was EPA-rated in 7 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E150 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 | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 13 | 11 MPG |
1991 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1991 Econoline was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| E150 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 | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 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 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 14 | 11 MPG |
1990 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1990 Econoline was EPA-rated in 9 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| 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 | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E150 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 | 13 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 14 | 12 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 14 | 11 MPG |
1989 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1989 Econoline was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1988 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1988 Econoline was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 14 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 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 13 | 11 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1987 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1987 Econoline was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| E150 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 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1986 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1986 Econoline was EPA-rated in 9 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 11 MPG |
1985 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1985 Econoline was EPA-rated in 16 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 10 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E150 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 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| E150 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 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 10 | 10 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 9 | 10 | 10 MPG |
1984 Ford Econoline: engines & MPG
The 1984 Econoline was EPA-rated in 25 versions (4.9L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 9 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 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 | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 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 | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 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 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 11 | 11 MPG |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 11 MPG |
| E250 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 11 | 10 MPG |
| E150 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 Econoline get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Econoline range from 14 to 20 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1986 model year.
What engines does the 2006 Ford Econoline have?
The 2006 Econoline was EPA-rated with 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl engines — see the 2006 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Econoline require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or natural gas.
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