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Used 2004 Ford Econoline Cargo Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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The Best Large Van on the Market

Ron Johnson, 02/08/2004
2004 Ford Econoline Cargo E-250 3dr Van (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Let's face, large vans are purely utilitarian vehicles. However, if you need one for whatever reason, Ford makes a far better product than its competitors. This is true whether the yardstick is reliability, drivability, build quality or passenger comfort.

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5 out of 5 stars

Comfy and reliable

Priscilla z, 04/15/2021
2003 Ford Econoline Cargo E-150 3dr Van (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love my 2003 e150! We have newer cars, but the seats are great and you are high up. I can fit a giant kayak inside this baby. We have a double bed in ours too for camping. It just keeps on going like a charm. Over 20 years I replaced transmission and air cond compressor, but basically no other issues I can remember. Even the dealership said, they don't make vans like this anymore. In a good way.

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5 out of 5 stars

2002 E-250 windowless cargo 5.4 L

PlumBob, 10/25/2023
2002 Ford Econoline Cargo E-350 SD 3dr Van (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Owned it 15 years, first 10 weighted down with plumbing crap, last 5 not so much. Replaced a couple coil packs, and alternator twice. For a 270,000 mi rig (80,000 on engine and tranny rebuild), I can't complain, still runs like a top and uses no fluids.... knock on wood 👍

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Reliable Van

Roger Parker, 10/13/2024
2003 Ford Econoline Cargo E-150 3dr Van (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

People always think bigger engine is better, With a van not always the best option, The 4.2 engine is most reliable 6 cylinder that ford has, besides the 300 inline six probably fords most reliable engine of all time.

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5 out of 5 stars

best van

asghfh, 03/22/2004
2004 Ford Econoline Cargo E-350 SD 3dr Ext Van (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Best van ever way better than GM and Dodge.

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