2001 Ford Econoline Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $690 - $979

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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Massive cargo-hauling ability, powerful engines, wide range of configurations.
Cons
- Offers very few convenience features.
What’s new
2001 Econoline Vans are virtually the same as last year, with a deluxe engine cover console, a passenger-side airbag and a heavy-duty battery now being standard on all models. A Premium Van Package has been added for commercial vans. Recreational vans can be ordered with a CD-equipped stereo.
Edmunds says
The Econoline is the best full-size van on the market, and when equipped with the Traveler package, makes sense as an alternative to a large SUV.
For sale nearby
11 listings
- 11,034 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 2 Seats
- Cincinnati Automotive Group Inc (814 mi away)
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Lebanon, OH
**Service Contracts from 3 months to 48 months ** **Financing Available with over 40 lenders** **SHIPPING AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE** For more information,...
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:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTSS34S41HB12335
Stock: B12335
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-27-2025- 153,303 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 6 owners, personal use only
- 2 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
- Paley Auto Group (842 mi away)
- 6000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Columbus, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTNE24281HB46115
Stock: B46115
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
Tough, roomy, rugged and reliable, Ford's Econoline Van has a favorable, well-earned reputation. Since its introduction in 1960, Ford says it has sold more than 6 million Econolines.
The current lineup is extensive. There is the base-model E-150, the E-250, the E-250 Extended, the tougher E-350 Super Duty, and the E-350 Super Duty Extended. Ford equips each of these vehicles in either recreational- or commercial-use trim. Both come standard with items like driver and passenger second-generation airbags, air conditioning and a handling package. Major optional equipment for vans (depending on the model) includes an all-around window package, exterior and interior upgrades, a trailer towing package and a sliding cargo door.
The Econoline Van is available with five different engines (or six, if you count the special-order 5.4-liter natural gas V8). E-150s, E-250s and E-250 Extended models come with a standard 200-horsepower, 4.2-liter V6. Optional on the E-150 is either a 4.6-liter V8 or a 5.4-liter V8. The 4.6-liter produces 215 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque, while the 5.4-liter makes 255 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.
E-350 Super Duty and Super Duty Extended models have the 5.4-liter V8 as standard. To upgrade, you can go with a 305-horsepower, 6.8-liter V10 or Ford's 7.3-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V8. This monster cranks out 215 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque. Four-speed automatic transmissions are standard across all models. Trailer ratings range from 5,100 pounds for an E-150 Wagon powered by a 4.2-liter V6, to 10,000 pounds for an E-350 Super Duty. And then there's the matter of cargo space -- up to 309 cubic feet of it! Let's see an Excursion try and match that.
If you want to purchase a new full-size van, you're going to end up with the Econoline, the Chevrolet Express, the Dodge Ram Wagon or the GMC Savana. All three vehicles are similar in price and size. The Express and Econoline have more powerful optional engines, however. Horsepower and torque output from the Ford V10 and the Chevy big-block V8 are very similar. For buyers in this market, it will most likely come down to pricing and getting the desired options.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$261/mo for Econoline Cargo E-150
Econoline Cargo E-150
vs
$278/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
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Ford Econoline Cargo Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Bad Tranny's
2.13 out of 5 starsShari, 08/05/2005
1999 Ford Econoline Cargo E-350 Super Duty 3dr Ext Van
This van has to have a new tranny every summer! I have 82,000 miles on it and have had 4 tranny's put in. They have a transmission fluid over heating problem. It gets too hot and the cooler is too small; gets plugged and fries the tranny. Got tired of dealer so passed on having them stick in another bad tranny. Put in our own cooler, switched to synthetic fluid. So far so good. Van … has serious tranny problems and service has really stunk. This is the first year we have so far so good got through the summer. Never again! What a nightmare this van has been. Run like the wind...
E350
3.5 out of 5 starsmick, 01/17/2003
1999 Ford Econoline Cargo E-350 Super Duty 3dr Van
i have owned this van for 4 years and
havee replaced the tranny twice once
at 66,000 and at 117,000 this is a
piece of crap it costs me $2400 a year
in trannys for a $34000 van
best in its class
3.63 out of 5 starsShokat, 01/12/2003
2000 Ford Econoline Cargo E-250 3dr Van
I have owned a whole plethera of cargo
vans. I would have to say that ford
makes the best one by far. Overall I
would have to say that it is an
excellent van for what it is.
A work horse
4.75 out of 5 starsMoney's worth, 03/16/2009
1999 Ford Econoline Cargo E-250 3dr Ext Van
I ordered this beast from the dealership. I wanted it to work like an ox and drive like a kitten. That's what I got. This is one of the best trucks-I've ever owned. It will pull with a full trailer and a full load in the box. The tilt, cruise,p/w,pdl. and upgraded seats are real comfortable on long runs. I can't say enough good things about this truck. The key is good and faithful … maintenance.This truck will swallow a load and keep on going. It looks and feels like a truck.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 Ford Econoline Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Econoline Cargo since its last redesign.
2001 Econoline Cargo Highlights
E-150
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,755 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $261/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover2 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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