2001 Ford E-350 7.3 Powerstroke Cargo Van — Blank Slate Overland / Van-Life Build Platform
If you’ve been looking for the right foundation for a van-life build, overland-style rig, desert camping van, moto hauler, mobile workshop, or adventure build, this is one worth considering.
This is a 2001 Ford E-350 Super Duty cargo van with the 7.3L Powerstroke diesel. It has 251,222 miles, the engine runs strong, the A/C works, and it gives you a wide-open cargo platform to build out however you want.
VIN: 1FTSS34F11HA22157
This van is not being sold as a finished camper. It is being sold as a project foundation. The transmission needs to be rebuilt, and the accelerator pedal needs to be replaced. The paint and body are rough in areas, with dents, scratches, rust, and normal older work-van wear. But for the right builder, that may actually be a good thing — you are not paying for someone else’s half-finished camper interior, questionable wiring, or cosmetic upgrades you’ll end up tearing out anyway.
What makes this van appealing is the platform: E-350 Super Duty, 7.3 diesel, cargo body, strong-running engine, working A/C, included factory manuals, and extra van parts.
It also has a metal cargo partition / bulkhead behind the front seats, which could be kept for security, modified, or removed depending on your build plan. Included with the van are the Ford factory 2001 E-Series workshop manuals, Volumes 1 and 2, plus multiple bins of spare parts, including wiring harnesses, weather stripping, and other miscellaneous parts.
This would be a great foundation for:
Weekend adventure van
Simple camper conversion
Overland-style E-Series build
Moto / dirt bike / gear hauler
Mobile workshop
Desert camping rig
Stealth camper
Contractor van with future camper potential
DIY van-life project
Included
2001 Ford E-350 Super Duty cargo van
7.3L Powerstroke diesel
251,222 miles
VIN: 1FTSS34F11HA22157
Strong-running engine
Working A/C
Metal cargo partition / bulkhead
Factory Ford 2001 E-Series workshop manuals
Multiple bins of extra wiring, weather stripping, and misc. parts
Open cargo platform ready for layout and buildout
Known Needs
Transmission rebuild
Accelerator pedal replacement
Cosmetic body and paint work if desired
Older van wear: dents, scratches, rust, etc.
Plan to trailer or transport due to transmission issue
The right buyer for this van is probably someone who says, “I don’t mind fixing the transmission because I want the 7.3 diesel E-350 platform.”
Asking $6,500 or best reasonable offer.
Serious buyers only. This is a project, but it’s a project with a very desirable foundation.