1997 Ford E-150 Consumer Reviews

UTILITARIAN

Written by: JACKMI on 10/27/2003

Vehicle

1997 Ford E-150 2 Dr XLT Club Wagon

Review

We have used the vehicle primarily for family vacations, which involve camping, skiing, kayaking, and hiking. We did get the non-slip differential which was very helpful in winter conditions. The fuel "economy' leaves something to be desired. For the size it handles quite well on the highway and is fairly quiet. We have had on cylinder head replaced, but we do drive the 5.4L hard and do tend to load the vehicle down with camping or skiing gear for as many as 7.

Favorite Features

Roominess ... sufficient power with the 5.4L engine. Fairly quiet on the road.

Suggested Improvements

Improve gas mileage ... can parts be recycled?

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V-6 Problems

Written by: aliston on 08/09/2003

Vehicle

1997 Ford E-150 2 Dr XLT Club Wagon

Review

Coolant leaks along with rebuilt engine at 42,000(Yes,I did have the extended warranty, it is a Ford!) Van is slightly underpowered but works for around town driving. Interior has large cargo space and removalable seats make it very flexable.

Favorite Features

Interior space.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders, only one for driver none for front passenger.

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Got a Lemon

Written by: stillbuyinfordsfords on 06/22/2003

Vehicle

1997 Ford E-150 2 Dr STD Econoline

Review

Luckily I bought the 70000 mile extended warranty. At 50000 miles the transmission went out requiring a complete rebuild. At 65000 miles the engine leaked coolant into the crankcase requiring a new longblock.Most irritating was that the radiator was replaced by Ford with a faulty radiator which I drove 18000 miles in 8 months---Fords policy is 12 mo. or 12000---which means I had to Pay. In one three month period the dealership had the van longer than I did!.I hope that this is indicative of the newer vans--my 1990 has 200000 on it and going strong.Warning! don't buy the V6 standard engine---it's absolutely gutless in every sense of the word.

Favorite Features

---Fantastic rear view mirrors and driver ergonomics ---Really quiet for a cargo van ---Awsome standard radio ---Really good A/C

Suggested Improvements

Build a drivetrain that holds up! Warranty replacement parts that are not subject to wear and tear for the full twelve months. I think a radiator shouldn't wear out in 18000 miles.

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Courier Work Van

Written by: Colin459 on 05/28/2003

Vehicle

1997 Ford E-150 2 Dr STD Econoline

Review

This van was a very good work van with the exception of the transmission. I put 250,000 miles on this van but went through 3 transmissions. I did do a lot of stop and go driving though.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Better Transmission.

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If you have kids and a boat ......

Written by: Helmut / New York on 09/16/2002

Vehicle

1997 Ford E-150 2 Dr XLT Club Wagon

Review

Bought this custom E 150 Van with 4.6/V8 to pull boat and move my family around on longer trips. Great vehicle with lots of space and the TV/VCR keeps things quiet with the offspring. Beats my SUV I had before the Van. Engine is strong enough and gas milage is around 15-16 MPG on the highway. Never had any mechanical problems and winter tires make it driveable in the snow. Would buy it again!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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