1999 E-150
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1999 E-150
I put a deposit on a 1999 E-150 Econoline Chateau. It has a 5.4 V8, with 73,000 miles. i believe it has a 3.55 rear end I talked the seller down to $6900. I am planning on towing a 29ft trailer (4960# dry). Body in great condition. Runs strongand looks pretty clean.
1. Does this sound like a good deal?? Carfax report came back clean.
2. Will I have any problems towing the travel trailer?
Thanks.
Nate
1. Does this sound like a good deal?? Carfax report came back clean.
2. Will I have any problems towing the travel trailer?
Thanks.
Nate
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I have the exact same van since new. The price sounds good but I am no expert. I tow a 23' boat that I figure is about 5,000 lbs fully loaded. It pulls it well but I live in Miami where there are no hills (I still lock out the overdrive). The rear end does sag some and I have wanted to get some air-rides to bring up the rear, but the boat stays at a marina mostly so I do not tow a lot. A van is not going to pull as well as a pickup because of the heavier weight of the van. Still, I am quite happy. BTW- the front brakes are not a strong suit of the Ford E-150, so your trailer should have brakes.
