Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 1998 Ford E-250 goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 15 MPG, a full 35.0-gallon tank covers about 525 miles.
Gauge
Gallons
Highway miles
City miles
Full
35.0
595
455
3/4
26.3
446
341
1/2
17.5
298
228
1/4
8.8
149
114
1/8
4.4
74
57
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 1,000 gallons, roughly 29 full tanks.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1998 Ford E-250, out of 5 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
Equipment · Other · LabelsSep 21, 2000 · NHTSA 00V284000 · Ford Motor Company · 4,500 vehicles
Vehicle description: bi-fuel CNG pickup trucks and bi-fuel CNG vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the CNG tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
Risk and remedy
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Remedy: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1998 Ford E-250?
The 1998 Ford E-250 holds 35.0 gallons (132 liters) on every trim we list.
How many gallons and liters does the 1998 Ford E-250 gas tank hold?
The 1998 Ford E-250 tank holds 132 liters, or 35.0 gallons in US gallons.
How far can a 1998 Ford E-250 go on a full tank?
About 595 miles on the highway and 455 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 1998 Ford E-250 go on a quarter tank?
About 149 highway miles or 114 in town from the 35.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 8.8 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
What gas does the 1998 Ford E-250 take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 1998 Ford E-250?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 35.0-gallon tank from empty costs $149.45. It ranges from $129.50 in the Gulf Coast to $206.15 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1998 Ford E-250?
About 217 pounds for the 35.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Has the 1998 Ford E-250 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1998 Ford E-250: 00V284000 (equipment · other · labels). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.
Sources
Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).