1996 Ford Club Wagon

My 3rd super duty, great for family and work

By Taxi dad (CO) on Tuesday, November 06, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 175,000

Pros: "Power, safety, reliablity, space"

Cons: "No one likes 10 mpg..............!!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I need to comment on fuel consumption. Not a green vehicle, but it moves a lot of weight very well. My van has been extremely reliable. A powerful v-10 (my 2nd v-10) the mileage may be below a diesel however unleaded is less expensive and repairs are less than the diesel options. If I understand correctly the early v-10 models are a better design for the super duty series. I am looking at another E-350 and hope to get the same reliability again."

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Great van! We are going to miss him.

By RedLance (NE) on Monday, June 25, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 135,000

Pros: "Room! Very reliable."

Cons: "Not alot of power, poor fuel milage."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"We bought this van at a city surplus auction. It was used by a senior center. Ours is mostly red, and since it's big we named it Clifford. We've taken him tent camping, as well as used him to pull our new camping trailer. The only reason we replaced him is because he struggles to pull the trailer. It weighs about 7000 pounds though, which is a few thousand over his rated towing capacity. We replaced him with a diesel Excursion. The transmission went out in the Excursion soon after we bought it, so Clifford had to go rescue it. We've put about 40,000 miles on him, and have not made any major repairs. Mostly tires, and I did give him a tune up at 100,000. He has very little rust for a midwest vehicle. Everything on him still works fine. Brakes are good, he's quite, and for such a large van, easy to drive."

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Fantastic vehicle

By bthomas2068 (FL) on Monday, April 02, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 160,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I have had this van for 10 years and since it has had 77,000 miles. I have had very few problems and only broken down once due to a fuel pump...normal for a vehicle this old. Excellent, comfortable, dependable ride."

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best van i ever owned

By hardworkingfamily (NY) on Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 209,000

Pros: "can move your things and your family!!"

Cons: "does need a bit more space to paralell park"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"this van has been a wonderfully reliable vehicle even in cold months. always started right up. important to keep it well maintained and it will run for a very long time. have not had major issues besides normal wear and tear and regular repairs like fluids brakes tires and lubes. i recommend this vehicle to anyone with a family that wants a way to make their own money"

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Great all purpose vehicle for the money!

By Jeeper (IA) on Monday, January 23, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 215,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I use this vehicle as a replacement for a pickup truck. The V-10 engine pulls my car trailer very well. The heat and A/C work well on a my 7 passenger van. I have pulled my trailer all over central U.S. A spark plug did blow out of the head and was expensive to fix. As a 1 ton vehicle, expect higher repair costs. I have had this vehicle for over 3 years and it has served me well, even at 215,000 miles I am prepared to travel again this summer."

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