This van has been an all around great performer. Excellent service and maintenance help keep it reliable. I have had no major probles even with the high mileage (139,000) at time of rating.

Good solid utility van

dogfromnightwatch, 06/22/2004

1995 Ford E-250 Econoline 3dr Van

Tough, nice to drive, comfortable, quiet, just about everything you would want in a work truck. From now on I'm a "Ford man".

Good Job Ford!!!

bordercollie, 08/10/2003

1996 Ford E-250 XL Econoline 3dr Van

A great van for my business on the raod. It weighs 7000 Lbs. loaded with all my tools, but it hauls it day in and day out. I feel comfortable in it, which is good, as I work 16 hour days some times, It has a functional design, Very useable intior design, and plenty of power, which is useful for mergeing in tight traffic. NO major problems, At 106,000 miles, only …

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pwistmo, 04/22/2003

1994 Ford E-250 Econoline 3dr Van

This vehicle is comfortable to drive. That's about it. It has had multiple transmission problems as well as some engine problems. As you might expect, it has a lot of sway when turning.

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Trim:

Super Econoline

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$307/month
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
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RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
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Side Impact Test – Updated
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Roof Strength Test
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Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
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Good solid utility van

Good Job Ford!!!

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