2008 Ford E-150

The E-150 is Ford's full-size work van, the kind you see on job sites and delivery routes, built to haul gear and people day in and day out. It drives like a big van, with a commanding view and a sturdy feel, though you'll want to take it easy on rough roads since the suspension isn't happy off pavement. Inside, there's a huge amount of space, and the low load floor makes it easy to slide in tables, chairs, or moving boxes without straining your back. Owners mention occasional electrical gremlins like power window or stereo failures, and some have swapped out original suspension parts for sturdier replacements. The E-150 is the base full-size van, giving up the E-250's heavier springs and higher payload for a lower price and a smoother ride when it's not fully loaded. Its 5.4L V8 makes 255 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque, routed through a four-speed automatic that's simple and durable but feels dated on the highway. With eight seats and 236.5 cubic feet of cargo space of cargo space, this van swallows a full sheet of plywood flat on the floor, something no minivan can match.