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Used 1997 Ford E-150 Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Fenway

petro, 02/21/2006
1994 Ford E-150 Chateau Club Wagon 3dr Van
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Purchased new. Had to name it Fenway due to its color, green. You know, Green Monster, for its big green sides. Worst feature was the fuel pump which acted up in its early days and was undiagnosed by dealerships until complete failure summer of 2000. Next worst is rear heater pipes which have rusted out twice. Other than that, the van's been a capable family go on vacation vehicle. The first nine years pulling a pop up trailer. the last two pulling a 30 ft travel trailer. Highway mileage mid 16 per gallon with just family, slightly better than 10 with the big trailer. Interior holding up fine, precious little wear showing on the seats and I'm the height and weight of most NFL linemen.

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4 out of 5 stars

1997 Clubwagon

Bill I., 03/16/2007
1997 Ford E-150 XLT Club Wagon 3dr Van
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This vehicle provided many reliable years of service and was our workhorse. Was better than I expected. Would recommend it to anyone. Mileage was better than expected.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Custom Van Nightmare

dobsonion, 11/11/2004
1996 Ford E-150 XLT Club Wagon 3dr Van
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Ownership of this vehicle has been quite frustrating. * New ball joints right away * New brakes every year or so * New tires every 18 mo * New air conditioning system * "Check engine" light always on * "ABS brakes" light sometimes on * Stalls upon backing, despite $1000 spent to try to fix After talking to folks, I realize the customization package overloads the chassis. It is just to heavy and this causes the problems. Never to buy Ford again.

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4 out of 5 stars

Reliable dependable

Yuppy, 01/24/2024
1997 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

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Van -Best ever.

Frat-man-du, 06/11/2007
1994 Ford E-150 Chateau Club Wagon 3dr Van
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this van as a MARK VIII conversion to tow my antique car and trailer. It did a great job for 13 years. Other than standard maintance and a blown rear end and fuel pump at 150K it has been trouble free. I cant say enough high praises. I can see why so many contractors choose this van.

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