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1985 Ford E150 Club Wagon

EPA ID: 1008

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City MPG

Combined MPG

13MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 1985 Ford E150 Club Wagon achieves an EPA-estimated 13 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 12 MPG in the city and 15 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 4.9L 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 3-spd, this vans features Rear-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 1985 E150 Club Wagon produces approximately 684 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this E150 Club Wagon has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $4,600, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $12,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassVans

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine4.9L 6-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions684 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score-1/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$4,600

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $12,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

13.2

Impact vs EPA

$-57

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Vans has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$775/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$16,800

36.1%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$20,192

43.4%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$9,125

19.6%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.9%

Total 5-Year Cost$46,517

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #87V144000·1988-02-03

critical

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.

Remedy: INSTALL MODIFICATION KITS TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL EXPULSION AND TO SHIELD UNDERBODY COMPONENTS FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.

Campaign #86V094000·1986-07-16

critical

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

THE RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT (CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM) MAY DETERIORATE, CAUSING METAL TO METAL CONTACT, AND MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

136.7 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 169 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 11.4 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.