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Used 2004 Ford Econoline Cargo E-250 3dr Van (4.6L 8cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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Van - Tastic

whiplash, Poquoson, VA, 03/09/2021
updated 03/18/2024
Ford Econoline Cargo E-250 3dr Van (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great ride! Getting 13.94mpg at 250K+ miles and only after that point did I replace the starter, radio, blower motor (probably because I run it full-blast all the time), and the battery for only the second time since new. It does also need a windshield which I hear don't last long, and there are things that are showing wear. HOWEVER, it has run smooth since day one and the big stuff is durable. The stuff that has been replaced is cheap and EASY to replace which is important because it'll save you labor at the mechanic shop. I'm looking to buy a second one now because I like this one so much. UPDATE: 9.9.21: 278K miles, still runs silky smooth. UPDATE: 3.12.22: 292K miles and climbing, no issues. UPDATE: 9.14.22: 302K miles, driven daily, no issues. UPDATE: 3.18.24: 334K miles, lots of small wear issues came up that were repaired or replaced but the drive train is still solid and original. Runs great.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent while it lasted

Marc99GT, 01/04/2010
Ford Econoline Cargo E-250 3dr Van (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 2004 E250 Cargo van in 2006 when I began my mobile automotive repair business. It had 29K miles when I bought it. I used it daily and it was very reliable. 3 years of hard driving and it only needed brakes, oil changes, wiper blades and a drive belt. Unfortunately, I was involved in a head on collision and the van was totaled with 60K miles. I walked away from the accident with a broken bone in my foot, and torn ligaments as well, but otherwise intact. They are great vans and I highly recommend them and a bulkhead if you are carrying tools.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Best Large Van on the Market

Ron Johnson, 02/08/2004
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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