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Ford E-Series
1997-2000 Ford Econoline
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 1961—present
Assembly Avon Lake, Ohio
Lorain, Ohio
Class Full-size Class van

The Ford E-Series, formerly known as the "Econoline" or "Club Wagon", is a line of full-size vans (both cargo and passenger) and truck chassis from the Ford Motor Company. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Avon Lake is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 18145 at the 2000 census Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie, at the mouth Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people A chassis (plural "chassis" (ˈʃæːsiː ˈtʃæːsiː consists of a framework that supports an inanimate object analogous to an Animal 's Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following The E-Series is related to the Ford F-Series line of pickup trucks. For the 1999-present F-250 and higher models see Ford Super Duty. The line was introduced in 1961 as a compact van and its descendants are still produced today. A compact van is a type of Van characterized by a flat front design mechanicals based on a Compact car, an engine placed either at the rear or between and behind The Econoline is produced solely at Ford's Avon Lake, Ohio plant after the closure of the Lorain, Ohio plant in December 2005 and the consolidation of all production at Avon Lake. Avon Lake is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 18145 at the 2000 census Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie, at the mouth

As of 2008, the E-Series is the only van in the Ford lineup in North America since the demise of the Freestar minivan in 2007. The Ford Freestar is a Minivan that was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 2004 until November 2006 A minivan, multi-purpose vehicle (abbreviated MPV) people-carrier, people-mover or multi-utility vehicle (shortened For the 2010 model year, Ford will return to having two vans as it gets the Ford Transit Connect compact MPV, which debuts at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. The Ford Transit Connect is a compact Panel van developed by Ford Europe and introduced in 2002 A Compact MPV is a Car classification used in Europe to describe Multi-purpose vehicle versions of Small family cars (sometimes also referred The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicago 's McCormick Place convention complex

The Ford E-Series currently hold 50. 6% of the full-size van market in the United States with 168,722 sales in the United States in 2007. [1] It has been the best selling American full-sized van for 28 years, since 1980.

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1961-1967 Compact van

First generation (Flat Nose)

Ford Econoline

Production 1961-1967
Body style(s) 3-door van
Layout MR layout
Engine(s) 144 cid I6
170 cid I6
240 cid I6
Transmission(s) 3-speed manual

The first E-Series was based on the compact Ford Falcon, sized roughly to compete with the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Sportvan and Volkswagen Type 2, which was 172. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found In Automotive design, a RMR or Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in The Ford Falcon was an Automobile produced by Ford Motor Company from 1960 through 1970 The Chevrolet Corvair was an Automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1959 to 1969 for the 1960&ndash1969 Model The Volkswagen Type 2 (also known as Transporter) was the second automotive line introduced by German automaker Volkswagen. 3 in (4376 mm) long. The first E-Series had a flat nose with the engine between and behind the front seats, later adopted by the Chevrolet Van and Dodge A100. This page talks about the 1964-1996 Chevrolet Van and GMC Vandura A100 (or Forward Control) line was a family of Compact vans and Trucks produced by Chrysler and sold under the Dodge and Fargo Early models had a 144 cid 6-cylinder engine with a manual 3 speed transmission. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in Later models had a 170 cid or 240 cid engines with an automatic transmission. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle It was an immediate success with utilities like the Bell Telephone System. Before proposing a merge request please see Talk and see if the merger you propose has recently been made and In the first 1961 model year, 29,932 standard vans, 6,571 custom Econoline buses, 11,893 standard pickups and 3,000 custom pickups were made. It was originally offered as a cargo van, an 8-passenger van with 3 rows of seats (which carried the Ford Falcon name) and as a pickup truck. The Ford Falcon was an Automobile produced by Ford Motor Company from 1960 through 1970 A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling A 165 lb (75 kg) weight was fitted over the rear wheels to balance the front-heavy vehicle, sometimes removed by current owners.

1968-1974 Full-sized van

Second generation

Production 1968-1974
Body style(s) 3-door van
Layout FR layout

The 1968 Ford E-Series revolutionized van design by moving the engine all the way to the front under a short hood. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found These would be the first vans used as the basis for the now popular Class C van cab motorhomes, a class still dominated by Ford. The 1968 E-Series also used Ford's "Twin I-Beam" front suspension design, and was now available with a V8 engine. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Over the next six years, the "Big Three" (GM, Chrysler and Ford) would all redesign their vans, with hoods gradually evolving to a short conventional truck-like hood, and evolving from being based on compact cars to using components from full-sized pickup trucks. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following

The grille was redesigned in 1971, and a year later E-Series offered a new feature, and a new model. Sliding rear doors were an option for 1972, as well as the Hi-Cube van, the first van with a stripped chassis used for something other than recreational vehicles.


1975-1991

Third generation
1983-1991 Ford Club Wagon
Production 1975–1991
Body style(s) 3-door van
Layout FR layout
Platform Ford VN platform
Engine(s) 300 in³ I6
302 in³ Windsor V8
351 in³ Windsor V8
460 in³ 385 V8
6. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Ford VN platform is Ford Motor Company 's code designation for North American designed Vans Vehicles using this platform include Ford 's first Straight-6 engine was introduced in 1906 in the Model K. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders The Windsor engine is a 90-degree Small-block V8 from Ford Motor Company. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other The Windsor engine is a 90-degree Small-block V8 from Ford Motor Company. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other The Ford 385 engine family (the name coming from the 385 inch crankshaft stroke of the 460 V8 was the American Ford Motor Company 's final Big block V8 A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L Navistar diesel V8
Transmission(s) 3-speed manual
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase SWB: 124 in (3149. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. Introduced in mid-1994 under the previous 73 Liter Turbo Diesel moniker it was given the Power Stroke name in 1995 Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 6 mm)
LWB: 138 in (3505. 2 mm)
Length SWB: 186. 8 in (4745 mm)
206. 8 in (5253 mm)
LWB: 226. 8 in (5761 mm)
Width 79. 9 in (2029 mm)
Height 79. 2 in (2012 mm) (150)
80. 1 in (2035 mm) (150 Extended)
83. 4 in (2118 mm) (E250 Extended)
80. 6 in (2047 mm) (E150 Super)
85. 4 in (2169 mm) (E350)
85. 3 in (2167 mm) (E350 Super)
80. 9 in (2055 mm) (150 Club Wagon)
83. 5 in (2121 mm) (250 Club Wagon)
84. 1 in (2136 mm) (350 Club Wagon)

The E-Series was redesigned in 1975 with more ergonomic controls and a full frame, allowing it to be used as a truck chassis. A chassis (plural "chassis" (ˈʃæːsiː ˈtʃæːsiː consists of a framework that supports an inanimate object analogous to an Animal 's This was the beginning of four wheel drive conversions for the van. 4x4 is available for E-Series Vans through Ford Fleet Truck using current model year Super Duty parts. (See Ship Through Codes). The nose now had a proper hood, very close to the length used today. This bodystyle continued through 1991. In 1979 the front grille and headlights were facelifted and square headlights were incorporated. In 1983, Ford's "Blue Oval" logo was integrated into the front grille. Van conversions became a popular alternative to sparse factory passenger accommodations. A Conversion van Is a full-size cargo van that is sent to third-party companies to be outfitted with various luxuries for road trips and camping

The basic appearance of the front end of this car was replicated for the Ford Ranger and its SUV offspring the Ford Bronco II. Ford Ranger is a name used on two distinct compact Pickup truck lines by the Ford Motor Company and by a marketing arrangement with Mazda The Ford Bronco II was a Compact SUV sold between 1984 and 1990

1992-present

2003-07 Ford E-450
2003-07 Ford E-450
Fourth generation
Ford Econoline Club Wagon
Production 1992-present
Body style(s) 3/4-door van
Layout FR layout
Platform Ford VN platform
Engine(s) 4. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Ford VN platform is Ford Motor Company 's code designation for North American designed Vans Vehicles using this platform include 2 L Essex V6
302 in³ Windsor V8
351 in³ Windsor V8
4. See also Ford Essex V6 engine (UK The Ford Essex V6 engine was a 90° V6 engine family built by Ford Motor Company at the A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The Windsor engine is a 90-degree Small-block V8 from Ford Motor Company. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other The Windsor engine is a 90-degree Small-block V8 from Ford Motor Company. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 6 L Triton V8
5. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 4 L Triton V8
6. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 8 L Triton V10
7. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five 3 L Power Stroke V8
Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic
5-speed TorqShift automatic
Wheelbase 138 in (3505 mm)
Length 2006-present SWB: 217 in (5512 mm)
2006-present LWB: 237 in (6020 mm)
2004-present Wagon SWB & 1996-2005 SWB: 211. Introduced in mid-1994 under the previous 73 Liter Turbo Diesel moniker it was given the Power Stroke name in 1995 A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 9 in (5382 mm)
2004-present Wagon LWB & 1996-2005 SWB: 231. 9 in (5890 mm)
1994-95 & 2006-07 SWB: 212 in (5385 mm)
2006-07 LWB: 232 in (5893 mm)
1992-95 LWB: 231. 8 in (5888 mm)
1992-95 Econoline: 211. 8 in (5380 mm)
Width 79. 3 in (2014 mm)
Wagon: 70. 1 in (1781 mm)
1992-93 SWB: 79. 5 in (2019 mm)
1992-93 LWB Van: 79. 9 in (2029 mm)
Height 1992-93 Club Wagon/2006-present E-150 Van & Wagon: 80. 9 in (2055 mm)
E-250: 83. 4 in (2118 mm)
E-350: 84. 1 in (2136 mm)
1992-2005 E-150 Van: 80. 7 in (2050 mm)
1992-93 E-150: 81 in (2057 mm)
Curb weight 4773 lb (2165 kg)

The redesigned 1992 E-Series was available with a 4. Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (eL inline six, 5. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0, 5. 8, and 7. 5 liter V8 engines, or a 7. 3 L Power Stroke diesel V8. Introduced in mid-1994 under the previous 73 Liter Turbo Diesel moniker it was given the Power Stroke name in 1995 Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum The consumer-oriented Chateau Club Wagon version was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 1992. Motor Trend is one of the oldest Automobile magazines still publishing. Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile The design was more aerodynamic, and no longer featured taillight lenses shared with 70s F-Series trucks. For the 1999-present F-250 and higher models see Ford Super Duty.

Ford Econoline ENG van used by WCTI-TV in New Bern, NC
Ford Econoline ENG van used by WCTI-TV in New Bern, NC
2006 Ford E-Series used by FedEx
2006 Ford E-Series used by FedEx
1994 Ford Econoline
1994 Ford Econoline

With this body style, Ford dominated the market for 15 passenger vans once created by Dodge. ENG is a Broadcasting (usually Television) industry acronym which stands for electronic news gathering. WCTI Channel 12 is the ABC affiliate serving the Greenville / Washington / New Bern North Carolina television market in the northeastern part of It was favored by churches, but the high heavy-duty body became notorious for rollover incidents due to the high center of gravity and the weight of 15 adults. For this reason it is recommended that only trained drivers be used, and nothing be carried on the roof of such vehicles. (For further information on this topic, see Rollover Safety. A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people )

In 1992, The Econoline featured orange colored turn signals above the brake light section of the tail lights, but dropped them in 1995, placing the turn signal and brake light in the same unit. In other words, the brake light section of the tail light was also used as a turn signal. This was the only visible exterior change for 1995.

Starting in late 1996, Ford updated the 1997 Econoline front end with a new grille that featured an oval cutout and new lower front bumper trim. Also new was an ergonomic dashboard layout consisting of dual airbags. Also introduced at this time were the new line of Ford Triton engines and the end of using the 4. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family 9 L I6, 5. 0L, 5. 8L and 7. 5L V8s in the E-series. The new lineup of engines featured a non-Triton 4. 2 L V6, 4. 6 L and 5. 4 L Triton V8s, and for the first time in the E-Series, a 6. 8 L Triton V10. A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five The 7. 3 L diesel remained unchanged.

For 2001, Ford again refreshed the E-Series, with a new E-150 Traveler model targeted at families.

E-Series

By this time, the Econoline was known as the "E-Series," and was sold as such in the literature on commercial vans and ambulance packages, another category dominated by Ford. Heavy-duty cutaway van models also featured "E-350" or "E-450" badging on the front fenders. Starting in 2001, however, Ford officially fully rebranded the Econoline as the E-Series in all badging and consumer sales literature. With the development of more sophisticated 7 passenger minivans, the market for passenger versions declined, so the "Club Wagon" designation for passenger wagons has been dropped. A minivan, multi-purpose vehicle (abbreviated MPV) people-carrier, people-mover or multi-utility vehicle (shortened

Full-sized vans have a very high floor, and seats which are bolted to the floor, whereas the latest minivans feature low step-in height, and seats which can fold into the floor. However, compared to popular 3-row SUVs, only full-size vans have the towing and payload and optional diesel power of full-sized pickups and room for 8 to 15 passengers plus their baggage. Crew bench seating is optional on the cargo version and can seat 5 passengers comfortably with ample cargo space.

2003-2007 Ford E-Series
2003-2007 Ford E-Series

For 2003, Ford refreshed the E-Series by changing the grille style, incorporating an integral Ford logo.

2004 saw the replacement of the 7. 3 L Power Stroke diesel and the introduction of the new 6. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. 0 L Power Stroke with more power than the 7. 3 L, but still detuned from the same engine in the F-Series due to a lack of airflow in the engine compartment. The 6. 0 Powerstroke is intercooled, however the 7. 3L lacked an intercooler. In 2006, the 6. 8 L Triton V10 produced 305 hp and 420 ft·lbf torque, 235/440 for the diesel. The foot-pound force, or simply foot-pound (symbol ft·lbf or ft·lb) is a unit of work or Energy (a scalar A torque (τ in Physics, also called a moment (of force is a pseudo- vector that measures the tendency of a force to rotate an object about

The E-series is an excellent tow vehicle, due to the available GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) of up to 20,000 pounds, and its relatively low curb weight. No other van or SUV can match its available towing capacity and payload.

95 percent of van sales are to commercial or fleet-end users, about half are cargo vans. The E-Series cargo area features a double-wall design — a full-size van exclusive — which leaves the exterior sheet metal less vulnerable to damage from shifting cargo. [2]

In early 2007, the E-series was listed by Autodata as one of the top 20 best selling vehicles in the United States, most likely due to fleet sales. The competing models from GM are lightly updated from their late 1990s design. Chrysler abandoned its Ram Van, a body style essentially unchanged from the 1970s, in favor of the Sprinter, a narrow European Mercedes-Benz van with a 150 hp (112 kW) turbodiesel engine, which has found favor primarily in commercial delivery with its high roof, and high-end, high-mileage Class C RV. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a delivery Van, Chassis cab and Minibus built by Daimler AG in Düsseldorf, Germany and Turbodiesel refers to any Diesel engine with a Turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines

2008

2008 Ford E-250
2008 Ford E-250
2008 Ford E-350
2008 Ford E-350

Ford introduced the new E-Series at the New York Auto Show in March 2007. The van received completely redesigned front end sheetmetal similar to that of the 2008 Ford Super Duty trucks, which Ford claims makes the vans look "Built Ford Tough. " It has been overhauled with better handling, more payload and a sharper look. [2]

Updates to the front end of the van include larger headlights, a bold new grille to showcase its "strength and reliability", and a longer hood than previously used on E-Series and Econoline vans. The 6. 0L turbo diesel is retained on the Super Duty E-series, while Super Duty F series received the new 6. 4L twin turbo diesel. Gasoline engines (4. 6L and 5. 4L V8 and 6. 8L V10 on cutaway only) are carryover. No major interior improvements were made. However, Ford says the 2008 E-Series line-up rides on an improved chassis. A series of upgrades to the braking, suspension and steering systems have resulted in improvements in ride and handling, braking performance and load carrying capability. 4x4 is available for E-Series Vans through Ford Fleet Truck using current model year Super Duty parts. (See Ship Through Codes).

The chassis and suspension improvements have also resulted in an increase in the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) from 14,050 pounds to a class-leading 14,500 pounds. Additionally, the maximum front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is increased by about 10 percent, from 4,600 pounds to a class-leading 5,000 pounds.

For 2009, the E-Series will receive a new dashboard, complete with an available in-dash navigation system and upfitter switches as used in the F-Series Super Duty trucks. Also included is a passenger-side glove compartment, a first for the E-Series. Previously, the glove compartment was integrated in the engine cover.

Another new 2009 option is the rear-view backup camera, which is becoming widely available throughout the industry on smaller vehicles; it is another first for Ford in the full-size van field.

Despite all of the changes, however, the E-Series continues to use Ford's "Twin-I-Beam" swing-axle front suspension system. This system, which was first used in Ford pickups in 1965, has seen its share of improvements through the years, but has been surpassed by more modern independent front suspensions. It is difficult to keep Twin-I-Beam vehicles' front wheels properly aligned, as the geometry of the suspension precludes easy adjustment.

In the Media

See also

References

  1. ^ Media.Ford.com: CROSSOVERS, LINCOLN HIGHLIGHT FORD’S 2007 SALES PERFORMANCE; FURTHER GROWTH EXPECTED IN 2008
  2. ^ From the Press Release[1]

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