1998 Ford E-150 Review
Price Estimate: $2,024 - $2,873

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 greet 1998 relatively unchanged. The XL trim level previously available is replaced by interior and exterior appearance packages, yet is still applicable to Club Wagon models. Optional audio units receive minor styling changes while instrument panel lighting goes from blue-green to green. Models equipped with power door locks get a rear door lock switch and the previously standard engline block heater for diesel models becomes optional. Colorwise, Colonial White is dropped, Denim Blue replaces Crystal Blue, and Deep Forest Green, Carribean Green and Light Blue Metallic are introduced.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
1 listings
- 187,275 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
- Priority Auto (2,291 mi away)
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Fresno, CA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTRE1422WHB35310
Stock: B35310
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-14-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$261/mo for E-150 XLT Club Wagon
E-150 XLT Club Wagon
vs
$266/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.
1998 E150 Van
4 out of 5 starskenny49, 04/07/2013
1998 Ford E-150 Econoline 3dr Cargo Van
I received this vehicle in 1999 as a work vehicle working for a Safe and Alarm company.
In other words I needed to carry a lot of weight, like 800 to at least 1,000 lbs.
Had a sway bar, extra half leaf and air bags installed on the rear.
This van provided an amazing amount of demanding service!
Always got about 14 to 15 mpg no matter what I carried, 0 to 1,000 lb.
Tranny replaced at 272K … (auto), Engine in chassis rebuild at 284, but bearings were still in great shape - did it because head gasket had to be replaced.
Has 430K now and still going strong, not as a work vehicle, my personal. Sold it at 438K only because I could not take it with me when I moved out of state.
Weak point is brakes, but mostly due to weight - rotors every 60k.
Still like it a lot....Synthetic every 10k.
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.
PERSONAL JET
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 1998 Ford E-150, so we've included reviews for other years of the E-150 since its last redesign.
1998 E-150 Highlights
XL Club Wagon
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $261/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 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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