New to Ford E150 vs E250
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New to Ford E150 vs E250
We are switching our fleet from Chevy to Ford vans and we would normally get a 3/4 ton van which costs 1000 more than a 1/2 ton. But the dealer is recommending we buy the the E150 then have an extra leaf put in for only $300. He says that is the only difference regarding the suspension and brakes between the 150 and 250. Normally the 1/2 ton would not be enough payload. What does everyone think?
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We are switching our fleet from Chevy to Ford vans and we would normally get a 3/4 ton van which costs 1000 more than a 1/2 ton. But the dealer is recommending we buy the the E150 then have an extra leaf put in for only $300. He says that is the only difference regarding the suspension and brakes between the 150 and 250. Normally the 1/2 ton would not be enough payload. What does everyone think?
In 2007, Ford basically killed the "light duty" 5-lug wheel E150 and kept the E150 name on what is basically an E250 van. I believe the payload of the 150 is now well over 3,000 lbs, so depending on what kind of loads you're carrying, it may well be enough.
I have a 2002 E150 and lament the loss of the car tired type van, which Chevy/GMC still have.
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Ford figures that if your buying a full size van your going to "use it" to haul stuff so dropped the lighter suspension of the older E150s.
I tend to agree as I have an older E250 used for towing a car trailer and I like the fact of the "big" brakes even though I have trailer brakes.
When I replace it I can look for a newer E150 and still get the benefit of my old E250 suspension and brakes.
I tend to agree as I have an older E250 used for towing a car trailer and I like the fact of the "big" brakes even though I have trailer brakes.
When I replace it I can look for a newer E150 and still get the benefit of my old E250 suspension and brakes.
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