1999 Ford Econoline from North America - Comments

The Input Shaft Seal in the Steering Box started leaking at 134,000 km.

Service Engine Soon Light came on at 141,000 km and it required a new thermostat.

An exhaust leak started at 143,000 km and both exhaust manifold gaskets had to be replaced. The bolts holding the manifolds on rusted off.

The Ball Joints, upper and lower all replaced at 147,000 km.

This is a 2000 Club Chateau E150 and it's a pleasure to drive. Everything works well on the vehicle and it has lots of power even when towing 2800 kg (6200 lb) trailer. It will carry a heavy load with ease. Gas mileage is 9-10 mpg towing, 14-16 mpg around town, 20-22 on highway (with heavy load). The mpg here is based on Imp gallon (4.5 L).

BEST VAN/TRUCK MOTOR EVER...you should consider if in need, similar van, but with the 6.8 v-10. Obviously you value towing/ load ability. My company has a 2003 loaded E-350 1 ton with said motor. We don't tow, but it seats up to 9 with raised roof, 6 leather bucket seats, TV, DVD, VCR, 120V household outlets (that's right, there's two with two each!) direct and indirect lighting throughout, rear heat/ac etc. (modified by Starcraft) all on a one ton Ford chassis. For sure the heaviest non camperized van out there (the body is the length of the 15 passenger version). In the summer with front and rear a/c taxing the motor, 9 overweight men, raised roof, heavy leather seats, etc. I (driver) barely feel it compared to empty. That V10 doesn't care about load, acts the same. Smooth as silk, serious mountains of low end pull, mid range pull, even revs up without gasping for breath (red line around 4700 rpm). One of the best motors I've ever abused. Mileage? You said something about a difference between loaded/unloaded, towing/not with your 5.4 eight. This ten gets roughly the same mileage no matter your driving style, tires, weather, A/c or not, passengers or none, hwy or city. Usually around 25 liters/100 km. I've seen as low as 21 liters and as high as 33 liters, but usually it's 25. If the fuel gauge drops quickly, don't think it's due to a small tank - 150 liters is big. BEST MOTOR EVER.