1998 Ford E-350 Van Consumer Reviews

Vehicle

1998 Ford E-350 Van Chateau Club Wagon 3dr Van

Review

I ordered this vehicle with all the bells and whistles. The 7.3L Powerstroke diesel is everything I expected. Fuel mileage ranges from 15.5 mpg in the dead of the winter to 18.5 - 20.0 mpg in the summer months. The engine supplies plenty of power and the transmission performs flawlessly. It handles well and has a good ride despite the 1 ton rating. Maintenance cost is typical and I encountered nothing unusual in repairs. This van weighs in around 7950#, so it is no lightweight. In fact, since everything is heavy duty, it tends to go further before replacement is needed.

Best Features

Plenty of interior room, lots of glass to see out. Seating is rather comfortable. Ample storage room behind rear seat.

Worst Features

Better engine noise isolation.

Vehicle

1998 Ford E-350 Van XLT Club Wagon 3dr Ext Van

Review

Has been an outstanding vehicle. It is dependable, gets incredible gas mileage for a one ton chassis, and is fairly comfortable. Not real sporty but who cares?

Best Features

Room to spare

Worst Features

Smoother ride at highway speeds.

Vehicle

1998 Ford E-350 Van Chateau Club Wagon 3dr Van

Review

I traded in a '98 E150 with the 4.6L
V8 engine that had 143,000 miles on
a '98 E350 Chateau with a V10 and
53,000 miles. The 350 drives better
and the interior is nicer. The V10
has great torque and is quieter thant
the V8. Gas milage ranges from 11
City to 16 Highway. This van is set
up for towing not good gas milage. We
will have to see how the V10 holds up.

Best Features

Drivers seat and Captains chairs are very comfortable. AC is very good. Ride is firm but quiet. This van will tow anything.

Worst Features

I wish there were an "economy" switch that would improve the gas milage. The cupholders could be better.