2002 Ford Econoline Cargo Review
2002 Ford Econoline Cargo Review
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Pros
- Massive cargo-hauling ability, wide range of configurations.
Cons
- Offers very few convenience features, engines can't match GM in terms of power.
What’s new
A tilt steering wheel, full-length vinyl floor covering and a low fuel indicator have been added as standard equipment. If cruise control is ordered, the switches are backlit at night and a cruise-on indicator glows in the gauge cluster.
Edmunds says
Buying a commercial van for business use is easy. Pick from Dodge, Ford or General Motors. The Ford is now a decade old in terms of design and engineering, but remains competitive to the Dodge (dating to 1971) and Chevy/GMC twins (circa 1996). If Ford can outfit one they way you want, there's no reason to look elsewhere.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2002 Ford Econoline Cargo E-150 3dr Van (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$296/mo for Econoline Cargo E-150
Econoline Cargo E-150
vs
$314/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
Vehicle overview
Tough, roomy, rugged and reliable, Ford's Econoline Van has a favorable, well-earned reputation. Since the van's introduction in 1960, Ford says it has sold more than 6 million Econolines.
The current lineup is extensive. There are 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. Recreational trim is for vans that get outfitted as conversions or RVs, while commercial models are those employed by tradespeople to cart equipment from job to job. It is upon the latter that we will concentrate here.
Econolines come standard with items like driver and passenger second-generation airbags, tilt steering wheel, air conditioning and four-wheel antilock brakes. Major optional equipment for vans (depending on the model) includes an all-around window package, exterior and interior trim upgrades, cruise control, interior racks and bins and a sliding cargo door.
The Econoline 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 191-horsepower 4.2-liter V6. Optional on the E-150 and E-250 is either a 4.6-liter V8 or a 5.4-liter V8. The 4.6-liter produces 225 horsepower and 286 pound-feet of torque, while the 5.4-liter makes 255 horsepower and 350 lb-ft 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 lb-ft of torque.
Four-speed automatic transmissions are standard across all models. Trailer ratings range from 6,600 pounds for an E-150 with the six-cylinder engine to 10,000 pounds for an E-350 Super Duty. In terms of payload, the range goes from 6,700 pounds GVWR for the E-150 to 9,500 lbs GVWR for the regular-length E-350. And then there's the matter of cargo space -- up to 309 cubic feet of it.
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 GM vans have the advantage in horsepower, but otherwise your buying decision should come down to pricing and getting a van configured the way you want.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2002 Ford Econoline Cargo.
5 star(54%)
4 star(29%)
3 star(0%)
2 star(17%)
1 star(0%)
24 reviews
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2.13 out of 5 stars
Bad Tranny's
Shari, 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...
3.5 out of 5 stars
E350
mick, 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
4.13 out of 5 stars
E 250 V-8
RODEO MAN, 01/13/2003
2001 Ford Econoline Cargo E-250 3dr Van (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
GREAT VAN..HAD 99 E150 V6..THE 5.4 V8
GETS SAME OR A LITTLE BETTER MPG..GO
FIGURE..ACCERATION IS GREAT..BRAKING
IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE 99 E150 IS HUGE;
SUPPOSE 4 WHEEL ANTILOCK HAS ALOT TO
DUE WITH THAT. EXTRA SPRINGS, HEAVY
DUTY BRAKES OF E250 IS WORTH EVERY
PENNY..VAN SITS TALLER THAN E150 SO IT
WONT FIT IN STANDARD GARAGE..HWY
CRUISING VERY GOOD..CRUISE CONTROL A …
MUST..VAN WANTS TO EXCEED POSTED SPEED
LIMITS..TILT WHEEL,PW,PL,P MIRROWS ARE
WORTH IT..
3.63 out of 5 stars
best in its class
Shokat, 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.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2002 Ford Econoline Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Econoline Cargo since its last redesign.
2002 Econoline Cargo Highlights
E-150
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,530 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $296/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 256.5 cu.ft. |
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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