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Used 2003 Ford Econoline Wagon Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

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wriddle, 03/07/2004
2002 Ford Econoline Wagon E-150 XLT 3dr Van (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

nice van, mediocre fuel economy, very comfortable, minor build quality issues which have been corrected under warranty. would definitely buy another one when this one wears out. 5.4 engine is the way to go.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Work Horse

Haulin Kids, 07/13/2005
2001 Ford Econoline Wagon E-150 XLT 3dr Van (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Our 2001 E-150 with Traveler package is the most versatile vehicle I have ever owned. It is the ultimate trip vehicle with the VCP with its cargo room and towing capability. We have almost 50K miles and haven't had any mechanical issues. When purchased the vehicle was about $7 K less than a comparable SUV and about $4 K less than a comparable minivan. Other than off roading it is much more functional than a SUV. Mileage isn't even that bad (up to 18 mpg), comparable to many smaller SUV models.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever!!

qaguy1982, 05/26/2011
2001 Ford Econoline Wagon E-150 XLT 3dr Van (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased the 2001 Econoline with the Traveler package and the 5.4L engine when I was a Boy Scout leader with two kids in college. I had blown the shocks on my previous minivan 3 times hauling boys and heavy scout gear. We wanted something equipped similar to a mini van but not a full conversion van. Found the van on a lot with the Traveler package. As others have mentioned it was much cheaper than the larger SUVs and holds more cargo. Nothing but brake pads and tires to replace for the first 10 years. Mileage could be better but try and move the same amount of gear and people with sedans and you will buy a lot more gas since you will need more cars.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Vanpool

alshoe, 05/25/2004
2003 Ford Econoline Wagon E-350 SD XLT 3dr Ext Van (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a leased 10 passenger van. I vanpool approximately 140 miles round trip per weekday in Los Angeles, CA traffic. Our previous van, a 2000 Ford Club Wagon, was not the stretched version and had a V10 engine. This one, the 2003, is stretched and has a V8. The V10 was much more responsive and powerful. However the V8 provides adequeate power and averages 1.5 to 2.0 MPG better than the V10 on our commute. With fuel prices rising, that is a plus! It would be nice if Ford offered a hybrid version of this van. Bottom line, considering the abuse our van gets, it has been reliable and have not had any major mechanical problems.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

No, I don't have a hemi, I HAVE A V10!

DadVan, 03/23/2004
2003 Ford Econoline Wagon E-350 SD XLT 3dr Van (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this van to replace a no- longer-available Ford Aerostar. With a family of five, including three older teens, we needed the room for the "final years" of integrated family life. The incredible SPACE and flexibility the vehicle offers afford us the needed flexibility for this stage of life. It has a great balance of quality vs. price, by that I mean that it provides equipment appropriate to this type of vehicle without a lot of "junk" you don't/won't need. Bottom line, I love my "ETon".

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