The Ford E-350 does 13 mpg combined (12 city, 16 highway), which works out to about $2,954 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Ford E-350 engine, compared
The Ford E-350 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 / 16 | 2011–2014 | $2,954 |
What that actually costs
The Ford E-350 burns a gallon every 13 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 923 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$569 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,800 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ford E-350 gives up 4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 16 out there against 12 in town, a 33% drop worth $800 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the E-350 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the E-350 was rated in, all of them at 13 mpg. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2013 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2012 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2011 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ford E-350 — 1 engine across 2011–2014. 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 $4,800. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ford E-350 get?
13 mpg combined on average — 12 in the city and 16 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2011–2014.
How much does a Ford E-350 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,954 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $14,770 over five years, or 0.246 dollars a mile.
Which E-350 engine is the most economical?
The 5.4L 8-cyl at 13 mpg.
Is the E-350 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world E-350 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ford E-350 is $4,800 against the $2,954 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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