Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. The EPA doesn't rate fuel economy for heavy-duty pickups and vans (over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight), so these trims have no official MPG or range.
What it costs to fill up a 1997 Ford E-350
$149.45to fill the 35.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.
NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1997 Ford E-350, out of 5 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
Storage · Tank assemblyApr 5, 2001 · NHTSA 01V114000 · Ford Motor Company · 151,000 vehicles
Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. If the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. 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 1997 Ford E-350?
The 1997 Ford E-350 holds 35.0 gallons (132 liters) on every trim we list.
How many gallons and liters does the 1997 Ford E-350 gas tank hold?
The 1997 Ford E-350 tank holds 132 liters, or 35.0 gallons in US gallons.
What gas does the 1997 Ford E-350 take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 1997 Ford E-350?
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 1997 Ford E-350?
About 217 pounds for the 35.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Has the 1997 Ford E-350 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1997 Ford E-350: 01V114000 (storage · tank assembly). 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. Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).