Used 2006 Ford Econoline Wagon Van Consumer Reviews
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Step up from minvans and SUVS
Vanman, 12/12/2009
2006 Ford Econoline Wagon E-150 Chateau 3dr Van (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is our all-purpose family vehicle. It is used to haul kids, grandparents, get groceries, and long distance trips. The Chateu is loaded with all the amenities. It fill the same size parking space as a SUV, but has much more room inside. You are actually able to get out of the drivers seat, and unbuckle and put coats on the kids, grab a stroller from the back all without getting outside in the rain. If you ever buy a piece of furniture or an appliance, you can put it inside without any crazy rentals or tiedowns. The seats have real armrests, and the visibility is better than any SUV. We will NEVER downsize to a minivan after this. Everyone says its to big, then asks to borrow it later!
The big van just flat works
E320pilot, 09/10/2009
2006 Ford Econoline Wagon E-350 SD XLT 3dr Van (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this van to be used at work to haul a cargo trailer plus take family vacations with a camper trailer in tow. The 5.4l motor gets about 16- 17mpg on the interstate at 72mph lightly loaded. When pulling a 22' trailer, the mileage drops to about 8mpg (I installed a ScanGage to measure mpg, rpm, etc). Yes, there are squeaks and rattles, handles mediocre, and gives a rough ride. What else would you expect from a 1 ton van/truck? I would still buy another one.
nice van
DON, 12/17/2005
2006 Ford Econoline Wagon E-350 SD Chateau 3dr Van (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I ordered this van in white after trading in the same 05 that was a dark color and could not be driven without the a/c on if the temp. was above 75 degrees outside. For a big van it handles tight. It doesn't sag on turns. It bounces a lot with no weight in it. Acceleration is so-so. I was most impressed by its braking speed. Very easy to steer but bad turning radius. Cloth seats very comfortable. Gas mileage is about 11 mpg downhill (but it is so big inside you only have to make 1 trip). Premium Plus cd stereo is awesome. Windshield needs sun visor. Body integrity is bulletproof. Interior visors and knobs flimsy. Factory window tint should be darker. Nice van, fun to drive, always feel like I'm touring!
Buyer beware of used higher miles
S., 10/19/2021
2006 Ford Econoline Wagon E-350 SD XLT 3dr Van (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I loved my truck. It great for moving large families. We are 12. I bought it with 37k. Transmission of not changed out is not good. Mine failed at 60k miles. The engine in here is good for moving stuff but this has water pump failures in the engine and even if you notice right away and turn it off, still blew my engine. 100k miles. I however put a brand new crate engine in with upgraded pump. I put a few other things on mine. Though the ac never worked after. Breaks, tires, suspention. I put in $10k in repairs in the last 2 years. Only because it was things I couldn't do and big ticket stuff. I would still have never got rid of it, but at 135k miles, the truck saved my 19 year old daughters life. When she was struck by a careless driver causing a three car accident and a tree. She walked away with minor major issues. The police, fire department, and insurance company said had she been in any other car, she very likely be severely injured or would have died. Also watch out, airbags don't go off in bad accident and another issue with these cars. Anyways, we had great insurance we thought. They had copies of all the stuff we had done. 3 weeks and they were going to fix it, 4th week it was told they could no longer find parts needed, also 3 pages of repairs turned into 9. They then stopped bothering to look or count. The suspention was cracked, need a complete redo, the frame was cracked. They totaled it out and then I'm told it's only worth 9k lol lies! They insurance guy checked out after I put in all that work and I was paying for 20k. How this lawyer is good.
Never a Problem
max on the road, 11/04/2010
2006 Ford Econoline Wagon E-150 XL 3dr Van (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've bought about a dozen Ford vans since 1976 and have never had a serious mechanical problem with any of them. I usually run them out to 160,000 mile before trading. My 1998 van had incredible wind noise so I traded earlier than usual. My 2002 conversion lost a wheel once but I replace the rear end with used part for under $500.
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