1985 Ford E-Series E250 Cargo
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Photo: 1989 Ford Econoline E-350 Commercial Cutaway box truck, front left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Ford E-150 Econoline V8 (53191473236) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Econoline 3rd-gen (rear) by Oq10pass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Econoline 150 (4423455746) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (1975–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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- Photo: 1989 Ford Econoline E-350 Commercial Cutaway box truck, front left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Ford E-150 Econoline V8 (53191473236) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Econoline 3rd-gen (rear) by Oq10pass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Econoline 150 (4423455746) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Ford E-Series E250 Cargo is a 190-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,420 MSRP and is rated at 12 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 14 mpg highway (12 mpg combined).
The E-Series measures 186.8 inches long on a 124.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,420 ($31,473 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L OHV V8 ("302") |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp |
| Torque | 285 lb-ft |
| Bore and Stroke | 101.6 x 76.2 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 14 MPG |
| Combined | 12 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.8 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 124 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Ford E-Series E250 Cargo with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1985 Ford E-Series.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.