DecodedCarsFord E250 Econoline
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Vans, Cargo Type
- Latest engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (2)
The 2005 E250 Econoline in brief
The 2005 Ford E250 Econoline is a van offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 212 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 138-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,000 lb (E-250 Econoline Van).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), 1% better than the 2005 van average of 14.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Ford E250 Econoline has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
Owners most often report problems with the steering (1), electronic stability control (esc) (1), fuel/propulsion system (1).
2005 E250 Econoline pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 211.8 in | 5,000 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
Alternatives to the 2005 E250 Econoline
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Express Passenger | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Ford E150 Econoline | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 GMC Savana Passenger | 15 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2005 GMC Savana Cargo | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Van 1500 | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →