1997 Ford E-150 Review
Price Estimate: $1,940 - $2,754
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Multitude of engine choices, dual air bags, standard anti-lock brakes, and fairly decent driveability.
Cons
- This van has a hard time squeezing into most standard garages.
What’s new
Ford's full-size vans receive minior enhancements. The new 4.2L V6 replaces the 4.9L as standard, and optional power plants now include the new Triton 4.6L and 5.4L V8s. A new front bumper and grille refresh the outside while a revised dash and front console, redesigned seats, an extra power point and seatbelt pre-tensioners round out the inside changes. A 3.31 limited-slip rear axle is offered and the three-speed automatic transmission is deleted.
For sale near New Bern, NC
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina
$252/mo for E-150 XLT Club Wagon
E-150 XLT Club Wagon
vs
$258/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
Ford E-150 Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsKevin bright, 02/22/2016
1995 Ford E-150 XL Club Wagon 3dr Van
My 1995 e 150 Econoline van was by far the best vehicle I have ever owned! Had the 4 captains chairs with the 3 Rd row seat that folder into a comfortable queen-size bed. I had a 5.8L V8 with a heavy duty transmission that I pulled a 23 foot camper with without any issues.My wife and I still to this day say we should have never traded that van in. The kids had there own seats and we … bought a TV and sat it on the floor between my wife's seat and mine. Best memory was every time we would go to the drive in and lay the bed down and open the doors for the kids to watch the movie all the wives when they saw our van would hit their husbands and point at our van.
Tradewinds Conversion Van
4.88 out of 5 starsLeeGolf, 06/22/2009
1994 Ford E-150 Econoline 3dr Cargo Van
I have been extremely happy with this vehicle. I have gone on 10+ long trips (500+ miles)with it. The driving is less fatigueing, more comfortable, better visibility,definitely a world apart from little crap box cars. It seems to be developing a transmission problem,it has 120,000 miles on it. After all,I bought it used and did not know its maintenance or use history, my suspicion is, … the van was used for heavier towing than was good for it. All things considered I'm still happy with it.
Good van for the money
4.13 out of 5 starsrooddog, 02/02/2006
1997 Ford E-150 XL Club Wagon 3dr Van
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.
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4.75 out of 5 starsdkinner, 01/08/2006
1995 Ford E-150 XLT Club Wagon 3dr Van
This conversion van has been outstanding. The captains chairs and smooth ride are a dream. Kids and adults can spread out -- back row flattens into a queen bed -- perfect for serious restful sleep. Van has been very reliable for us -- a keeper for sure.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Ford E-150, so we've included reviews for other years of the E-150 since its last redesign.
1997 E-150 Highlights
XLT Club Wagon
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $252/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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