Against 282 other V8 cars rated 2012–2014, the E-150 trails their 16.8 mpg average by 1.8 mpg, about $274 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 4.9L 6-cyl (1984–1996), does 15.7 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 8-cyl (1984–1996), 13.5: $398 a year apart.
Every Ford E-150 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cyl | 14.2 / 17.9 | 1984–1996 | $2,446 | |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 13.3 / 17.5 | 1997–2014 | $2,543 | |
| 4.2L 6-cyl | 12.9 / 17.1 | 1997–2003 | $2,667 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 11.7 / 15.9 | 1984–1996 | $2,844 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2014) | $0.213 |
| Fuel per year | $2,560 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,800 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2012–2014 | +$274 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,266 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2014 Ford E-150 gives up 3 mpg in town: 16 on the highway against 13 in the city, $554 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2014) | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (23%) | Typical for its type |
How the E-150 changed over the years
The E-150 peaked in 1986 at 17 mpg (15 city, 19.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1996 at 13.5 — 3.5 mpg apart, or $585 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2014 car does 15.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13 / 16 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2006 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2005 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2004 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2003 | 13.5 / 18 | 2 | $2,477 | |
| 2002 | 13.5 / 18 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 2001 | 13.5 / 18.5 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 2000 | 12.5 / 16.5 | 2 | $2,648 | |
| 1999 | 12 / 16 | 2 | $2,743 | |
| 1998 | 13 / 18 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 1997 | 14 / 18 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 1996 | 11.5 / 16 | 2 | $2,844 | |
| 1995 | 12.5 / 16 | 2 | $2,743 | |
| 1994 | 12.5 / 16 | 2 | $2,743 | |
| 1993 | 12.5 / 16.5 | 2 | $2,648 | |
| 1992 | 13 / 16.5 | 2 | $2,648 | |
| 1991 | 12.5 / 17 | 2 | $2,648 | |
| 1990 | 12.5 / 16 | 2 | $2,743 | |
| 1989 | 13 / 16.5 | 2 | $2,743 | |
| 1988 | 13 / 17 | 2 | $2,743 | |
| 1987 | 13.5 / 17.5 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 1986 | 15 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,259 | |
| 1985 | 13.5 / 17 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 1984 | 13.5 / 18.5 | 2 | $2,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 47 EPA ratings of the Ford E-150 — 4 engines across 1984–2014. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,266. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2014 Ford E-150 get?
15 mpg combined, 13 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the E-150 has averaged 14.7 mpg.
Is the 2014 E-150 more efficient than the 2013?
About the same: 15 against 15 mpg combined.
Which E-150 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1986, at 17 mpg combined (15 city, 19.5 highway).
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