Used 1997 Ford E-150 XL Club Wagon 3dr Van Consumer Reviews
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Good van for the money
rooddog, 02/02/2006
Ford E-150 XL Club Wagon 3dr Van
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We were looking for a van 3 years ago to replace our Dodge Caravan. I wanted a truck but we had to settle on one vehicle and this was it. Since then we have (a) hauled kids (b) hauled materials, including 4x8 sheets of drywall inside (c) done a lot of camping. This van works good for all aspects. This has been reliable and taken us everywhere we needed to go. The 4.8 V8 works fine, but if you can find one with a 5.3 V8 you'll be happier with the power and the gas mileage will be the same. The V6 is underpowered, even if you are only hauling people, and it gets the same mileage! Repair costs can be above average but the frequency of repairs has been the least of all our vehicles.
206,500 And Going Strong
New Covenant Windows, 09/20/2005
Ford E-150 XL Club Wagon 3dr Van
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our 1997 Club Wagon 4.2L V6 has 206,500 miles and we still use it frequently for our family. We bought the van when it was a year old and since then have only had a few major repairs -- like a transmission tailshaft seal, alternator replacement and some sporadic brake problems. The motor runs well and has decent power for a V6, but it isn't getting the best economy anymore -- about 16 mpg. It still has the original 4r-70W 4 speed automatic transmission. It slips a little in reverse and shudders at stops once in a while but otherwise no major problems. The brakes aren't the best, we tend to go through front pads frequently (every 30K or so).
Reliable dependable
Yuppy, Rossville, GA, 01/24/2024
Ford E-150 XL Club Wagon 3dr Van
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I don't like the body roll it has due to the massive steal shell they built. 5.4current millage 211.985. it is hard on fuel. Needs it's maintenance. Overall satisfying vehicle
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