EPA ratings · 1997 · Ford
1997 Ford Fuel Economy
EPA rated 19 Ford models for 1997. Each model page lists every trim's city, highway and combined figure and works the rating into a cost per mile at a price and mileage you set.
Models
| Model | Trims | Combined, lowest to highest trim |
|---|---|---|
| Aerostar Van | 1 | 17 MPG |
| Aerostar Wagon | 3 | 15–17 MPG |
| Aspire | 2 | 26–33 MPG |
| Contour | 4 | 21–24 MPG |
| Crown Victoria | 3 | 17–18 MPG |
| E150 Club Wagon | 3 | 13–14 MPG |
| E150 Econoline | 3 | 13–15 MPG |
| E250 Econoline | 2 | 13–14 MPG |
| Escort | 4 | 26–28 MPG |
| Expedition | 4 | 13–15 MPG |
| Explorer | 8 | 14–18 MPG |
| F150 | 10 | 13–17 MPG |
| F250 | 6 | 13–15 MPG |
| Mustang | 5 | 18–21 MPG |
| Probe | 4 | 20–25 MPG |
| Ranger | 10 | 16–22 MPG |
| Taurus | 5 | 18–21 MPG |
| Thunderbird | 2 | 18–19 MPG |
| Windstar | 4 | 17–18 MPG |
Combined is EPA's 55% city / 45% highway blend. Electric and plug-in models show MPGe, gasoline-equivalent miles per gallon; their pages carry the kWh per 100 miles that charging cost actually turns on.
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Source: U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicles.csv dated 2026-09-29.