Insight Into the Ford E-250 for 2003
A high point in the extended cargo van market is the Ford E-250. In 2003 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the E-250 with one versions: Base. Sales for the E-250, especially the E-250 Base, were brisk during 2003 and 2004. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.
2003 Ford E-250 Base Specs
Standard equipment in the E-250 for 2002 and 2003 includes the 5.4 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Triton engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the E-250.
The fuel system for the 2003 E-250 is a traditional SFI, running on CNG fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The E-250 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The van uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The E-250 is 212.00 inches long, 78.20 inches wide, and 56.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 114.70 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $27,780, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,412. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Extended Cargo Van.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 E-250 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a extended cargo van van.
Parting Shots
The 2003 model year was very successful for the Ford E-250. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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