1997 Ford E-350 Extended 15 Passenger Van - 6.8l - Mighty V-10 Power on 2040-cars
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Body Type:Extended Passenger Van
Engine:6.8L 415Cu. In. V10 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Blue / Gray
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 10
Model: E-350 Econoline Club Wagon
Trim: XLT HD Extended Passenger Van 2-Door
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Tinted Windows, Reese Hitch, Manual GPS - 2003 Rand McNally Road Atlas included, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 385,000
Exterior Color: White
Selling our shop van. It is the classic Rusty but Trusty vehicle.
We have owned and used the van for about a year, thoroughly testing both its 1-ton carrying capacity, and its substantial V-10 engine hauling abilities.
Please notice the V-10. This engine is strong and powerful, carried many loads through the hills of Pennsylvania for us with no problems!
Mechanically, the van is great. Engine starts right up, good oil pressure, runs cool. Transmission shifts smoothly and positively.
Previous owner used it to drive his family from Michigan to Montana for family trips frequently.
We have used it for local trips to Home Depot, and have taken it from Michigan to the Washington DC about 8 times.
I would not hesitate to drive this van anywhere, it really runs great.
BUT, it is not for the feint of heart:
It is rusty. It is rusty everywhere, body and frame. Michigan road salt has taken a toll.
There are dents in pretty much all body panels.
Windshield has 3 stone chips and a running crack. When you replace the windshield, that will probably fix the water leak above the passenger side dash.
I took a picture of the dash while running at idle at a stop light. You can see that all gauges look good.
You can also see that the airbag light is on. Not sure what this means, but I suggest wearing a seatbelt and driving accordingly.
Seats are stained and worn. But, not horrible.
There is one rear seat. It is actually one of the middle seats, but we have it sort of half latched right behind the drivers seats.
These vans are AWESOME as work trucks. There is 13 FEET of cargo length from back doors to console, between the seats. 11" clear to back of front seats. Over 14' for long skinny things that will slide under passenger seat! The longest thing we carried in it was actually 14'-6, and it sort of went diagonally up and over the passenger seat. (see note about windshield crack, above)
This van is definitely not too easy on the eyes, but it will carry anything you want to put in it, haul anything you want to tow behind it, and it won't let you down. It has been a very reliable vehicle for us.
If my reserve price of $7.00 is met, I will include a 2003 Rand McNally American Road Atlas! It is missing its cover, but still works.
I spent all 8 of my quarters just vacuuming the out the interior, so I did not get a chance to wash the exterior. But, I wouldn't have been able to wash all the ugly off anyway.
Please ask any question that I have not addressed here.
If you would like to Fly in and Drive Away, I can meet you at the Kalamazoo Michigan airport (AZO), otherwise, depending on what it sells for, I could meet you at Chicago or Detroit airports.
You may, of course, just pick it up at our shop in Kalamazoo.
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