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Motor vehicle

Ford E-Series
Ford E-Serial Railroad vehicle
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Production	1960–present (chassis only since 2015)
Model years	1961–present (chassis only since 2015) 1961-2014 (van)
Assembly	Avon Lake, Ohio, U.s. (Ohio Assembly) Lorain, Ohio, United States (Lorain Assembly, closed 2005) Oakville, Ontario, Canada (Oakville Assembly)[ane]
Body and chassis
Class	Total-size van
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford F-series panel truck
Successor	Ford Transit (for United States, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines[2])

The Ford E-Series, marketed besides every bit the Ford Econoline and Ford Guild Wagon, is a range of full-size vans manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced for model twelvemonth 1961 equally the replacement for the Ford F-Series console van, the Eastward-Series line is currently in its fourth generation.

Produced in multiple blueprint variations for both retail and commercial sale, the East-Series was developed as a van for either cargo or passenger use, and as a cutaway van chassis and stripped chassis (a chassis without bodywork). Since the 2015 model year, only the latter two designs are offered, as Ford replaced East-Series vans with the Ford Transit. From 1980 to 2014, the E-Serial van was the best-selling full-sized van in the United States.^[3]

The model line entered its 60th year of production for 2021, second but to the Ford F-Series (in product since 1948) inside Ford Motor Company in terms of longevity. The East-Serial is assembled by Ford at its Ohio Assembly facility at Avon Lake, Ohio, which has produced the model line since 1975. Prior to its closure, Lorain Assembly in Lorain, Ohio, assembled the model line from 1961 to 2005.

First generation (1961–1967) [edit]

Motor vehicle

Beginning generation
1961–1967 Ford Econoline (customized)
Overview
Also chosen	Ford Falcon/Econoline Station Coach Ford Falcon Club Wagon Mercury Econoline (Canada)
Product	1960–1967
Body and chassis
Torso way	4-door panel van 6-door van 8-door van 2-door pickup truck
Layout	FMR layout
Related	Ford Falcon
Powertrain
Engine	144 cu in (2.4 50) Falcon Half dozen I6 170 cu in (ii.8 L) Thriftpower Six I6 240 cu in (three.9 L) Truck Six I6
Manual	3-speed manual 4-speed manual iii-speed C4 automatic[4]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	90.0 in (2,286.0 mm)[v]
Length	168.iii in (four,274.8 mm) 186.3 in (4,732.0 mm) (Econoline Super Van)
Width	75.0 in (1,905.0 mm)[v]
Height	76.9 in (i,953.iii mm)[five]

Ford released the first-generation Ford Econoline on September 21, 1960, for the 1961 model year.^[3] Kickoff development in 1957,^[iii] the model line served as a replacement for the Ford F-Series panel commitment (and the smaller Ford Courier sedan delivery). Iii models were available, a cargo van, a rider van (also sold under the Station Jitney and Gild Railroad vehicle names), and a forrad-control pickup truck.^[vi]

Competing directly against the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair van and Volkswagen Transporter, the Ford Econoline established multiple blueprint precedents adopted past successive American vans, including the Chevrolet Van and Dodge A100. While also a forrad-command vehicle, Ford introduced a midengined configuration.^[7] To improve cargo access by creating a flat load floor and enlarging the rear doors, the engine was placed between the front seats.

Chassis [edit]

The first-generation Ford Econoline was based on the Ford Falcon meaty car range.^[6] To accommodate its 90-inch wheelbase (the shortest for a Ford since 1908), the Econoline adopted a midengined configuration, placing the engine behind the front axle; consequently, the layout precluded the employ of a V8 engine.

The Econoline was initially powered past the 85 hp (63 kW) 144-cubic-inch inline-six (the standard engine of the Falcon); a 101 hp (75 kW) 170-cubic-inch inline-six was introduced as an selection. For 1965, the 170 six became standard, with a 240 cubic-inch vi introduced every bit an option. A iii-speed manual was standard, with a Dagenham 4-speed manual introduced for 1963 and discontinued in 1964; the 170-cubic-inch engine was offered with a three-speed automatic in 1964, and the larger two engines were both offered with a three-speed automatic as an option thereafter.^[8]

In dissimilarity to the Falcon, the Econoline was fitted with a solid front axle and a solid rear axle pause with foliage springs for all iv wheels.^[ix]

Body [edit]

In its body design, the Ford Econoline adapted several elements of the Volkswagen Type ii, while making major departures with other pattern features to suit its midengined layout. In line with Volkswagen, the Econoline positioned the front seats above the front end axle, making it a cabover-style configuration (like to the Jeep Forward Command). The grille placed beneath the headlights was a design feature borrowed loosely from the Ford Thames 400E (a predecessor of the Ford Transit).

The midengined placement enlarged the cargo area, as the engine compartment was located forward of the flat load floor. While Volkswagen marketed rear-engined vans in the United States until 1991, Chevrolet/GMC and Contrivance both adopted the design of the Econoline, introducing midengined vans for the 1964 model year.

Through its production, the outset-generation Ford Econoline was offered in several variants. Alongside the standard half dozen-door cargo van, an 8-door version (adding ii doors on the driver side) was added for 1963. For 1964, a console van was introduced, deleting side loading doors altogether. For 1965, a "Super Van" extended-length body was introduced, extending the trunk 18 inches behind the rear axle. Econoline cargo vans (except panel vans) were offered with or without side windows in several configurations.

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  1963 Ford Falcon Guild Wagon

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  1961-1967 Ford Econoline cargo van (aftermarket wheels)

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  1964 Ford Econoline Heavy Duty cargo van (8-door version)

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  Ford Econoline TravelWagon (camper interior)

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  Ford Econoline TravelWagon (camper interior)

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  1965-1967 Ford Econoline Super Van (extended-length); aftermarket wheels

Variants [edit]

Alongside the Ford Falcon, the Ford Econoline was expanded into a product line including several vehicles. In Canada, the Econoline was marketed through both the sales networks of both Ford and Lincoln-Mercury (as a Mercury), to increase its presence outside of urban areas.

1963 Ford Falcon Club Wagon (passenger van)

Passenger van [edit]

Introduced alongside the cargo van in 1961, Ford introduced two passenger variants of the Econoline (branded every bit part of the Falcon range). Alongside the Station Bus (branded every bit both a Falcon and Econoline), Ford marketed the Order Carriage. While the Station Bus was largely intended for commercial/fleet use, the Club Wagon was marketed as an culling to station wagons.^[10] A five-seat configuration was standard, with an eight-seat configuration offered equally an selection.

Pickup truck [edit]

1967 Ford Econoline Heavy Duty pickup truck

Introduced every bit a bodystyle for 1961, the Ford Econoline pickup truck derived its body from the cargo van. Like in configuration to the Chevrolet Corvair pickup, the Econoline pickup bed had no engine intrusion related to the engine compartment. While far shorter than the similar-GVWR F-100, the Econoline pickup was designed with a 7-human foot-long pickup bed (sized between the ii F-Serial offerings). Two versions of the cab were offered, a standard "iii-window" cab and an optional "five-window", which added wraparound windows to the cab corners.

The introduction of the 240-cubic-inch engine for 1965 necessitated a larger engine compartment, intruding slightly into the cargo bed (to provide clearance for the manual bellhousing). The same yr, a "Bound Special" package was offered as a trim choice.

At the time of its launch, Ford projected the Econoline pickup truck to outsell the van, but buyers reversed the trend, with the van outselling the pickup truck nine-to-one.^[11] The bodystyle ended production after the 1967 model year, remaining unique to the first generation.

Mercury Econoline [edit]

1964 Mercury Econoline pickup truck

The start-generation Econoline was sold by Ford of Canada past both Ford and Lincoln-Mercury. When branding its truck offerings under the Mercury brand, Ford of Canada maximized its presence in rural area serviced past either Ford or Lincoln-Mercury (but not both). Every bit with the Mercury M-series trucks, the Mercury Econoline was largely identical to its Ford namesake (differing primarily in badging); the model was marketed in Canada as a cargo and passenger van and a pickup truck.

For 1961, Ford of Canada began production Mercury-make Econolines at Oakville Assembly in Ontario; later that year, Mercury Econoline pickup was shifted to Lorain Assembly in Ohio.^[12] For 1962, production of the entire model line returned to Oakville. Later on 1965, product of the model line was sourced from the United States.^[12]

Production numbers of Mercury Econolines were depression; for instance, 1,291 Mercury Econoline pickup trucks were built in 1965.^[13] Following the 1968 model year, Ford of Canada ended the sale of Mercury-branded trucks, leaving the Mercury Econoline as the final Mercury-branded van until the 1993 Mercury Villager minivan.

Second generation (1968–1974) [edit]

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Motor vehicle

2nd generation
1972–1974 Ford Lodge Railroad vehicle
Overview
Production	1968–1974
Body and chassis
Body way	3-door van
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	240 cu in (three.9 50) I6 300 cu in (4.9 L) I6 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8
Transmission	3-Speed Manual three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	SWB: 105.v in (2,679.7 mm) LWB: 123.5 in (three,136.9 mm)

Following a lengthy United Car Workers strike in 1967, the launch of the second-generation Econoline van was delayed almost four months, until January 1968. Instead of marketing the van every bit a 1968 or 1968-i/2 model, Ford marketed it for model year 1969. Losing its Falcon roots, the second-generation Econoline became a heavier-duty vehicle, sharing many of its underpinnings with the F-serial full-sized pickups.

Chassis [edit]

The unibody construction of the previous generation was carried over, and the mid-engine, forrard-control layout gave way to a front-engine layout with a forwards axle placement; this immune employ of the "Twin I-Beam" front pause from the F-series trucks. The wheelbase increased 15 in (381.0 mm), while the 18 in (457.2 mm) longer long-wheelbase model became the largest full-sized van offered in North America at the fourth dimension.

Following Dodge and Chevrolet/GMC, a V8 engine became optional.

Body [edit]

With the change of chassis and beam configurations, the Econoline gained a conventional hood for engine access, though engine admission remained largely from the van's interior. The redesign provided a conventional grille, styled similarly to the F series.

For 1971, the grille was redesigned to match the updated F series. For 1972, a sliding rear door became an option; introduced on a cutaway van chassis was the Howdy-Cube van, a cab-chassis version of the Econoline with a box-van torso. The introduction of the cab-chassis variant became popular in the recreational-vehicle manufacture (a Class C RV), a segment notwithstanding dominated by the E series in the 2010s.

Interior [edit]

Inside of the Econoline, the shift of the engine location moved the engine housing from between the seats to in front of the driver and front passenger, under the windshield. While the Econoline cargo van remained, information technology was joined by an Econoline passenger van (replacing the Falcon van). To attract more buyers to passenger vans, Ford introduced two new trims of the rider van, the Ford Society Wagon and Ford Club Carriage Chateau. Based on the long-wheelbase version, the Chateau had air conditioning, houndstooth material on all seats, an AM/FM audio system, and the pick of 12-passenger seating.

• Second-generation models 1969–1974

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  1969-71 Econoline Window Van

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  1972 Econoline motorhome conversion

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  1973 Econoline 100

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  1974 Ford Econoline E-300 Quadravan

3rd generation (1975–1991) [edit]

Motor vehicle

Third generation
1983–1991 Club Railroad vehicle
Overview
Likewise called	Ford Club Wagon
Production	1975–1991
Torso and chassis
Body style	3-door van
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Ford VN platform
Related	Ford Carousel
Powertrain
Engine	300 cu in (iv.9 L) I6 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor V8 460 cu in (seven.5 L) 385 V8 6.ix L Navistar diesel V8 seven.3 50 Navistar diesel V8
Manual	3-speed manual iv-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed automated 5-speed manual

For 1975, the Econoline/Social club Carriage were given a consummate redesign. Based on an all-new chassis, Ford became the first American manufacturer to conform body-on-frame construction to a total-size van.

The new-generation Econoline would become common non only in its own correct, but as the basis for other vehicles. With a full frame, the Econoline became popular as a cutaway van chassis; the design served every bit a footing for many ambulances, and various types of trucks and buses. The shared drivetrain with the F-Series marked the starting time of aftermarket 4-wheel drive conversions. During the 1970s, the Econoline became popular as a basis for van conversions. Using the sparsely-equipped Econoline cargo van as a basis, a luxurious interior was fitted, along with all-encompassing customization of the exterior.

The 1978 Ford Econoline was MotorTrend's showtime-ever Truck of the Year.

Chassis [edit]

1975–1978 Ford Econoline 150 Chateau

1988 Econoline 350 cutaway van

1980s Ford Club Wagon XLT

To increment the versatility of the full-size van line, the Econoline was developed using body-on-frame construction for the first time. In addition to increasing the force of the chassis, the configuration allowed more commonality with the F-series trucks. As earlier, the Twin I-Beam forepart suspension was used. In its new configuration, the engine was moved further forrard and lowered relative to the body. The van grew in size: the 124 inches (3,150 mm) short-wheelbase configuration was a half inch longer than the previous long-wheelbase chassis; the new long-wheelbase chassis was 138 inches (three,510 mm), the longest wheelbase full-size van sold until 1990. After the 1984 model year, the 124-inch wheelbase Club Wagon rider van was discontinued, and the 124-inch wheelbase Econoline Cargo Van was discontinued later on the 1990 model yr, leaving the 138-inch wheelbase as the sole choice.

In 1982, to increase the fuel economy of the Econoline without a major loss in engine output, Ford introduced the selection of a 6.9 L IDI diesel fuel V8 produced by International Harvester; in 1988, this was enlarged to 7.three L. The diesel V8 engines were available only in Econoline 350s (or Lodge Wagons sold on the same chassis). The cutaway version was available with the larger (5.8 or 7.v Fifty) gasoline V8s or the diesel V8.^[14]

Due to the popularity of automatic transmissions in full-size vans, Ford discontinued all manual transmissions afterwards the 1989 model yr. The column-shifted 3-speed departed after 1986, leaving the floor-shifted four-speed overdrive manual equally standard. The 4-speed was replaced by a Mazda-sourced 5-speed M5OD for 1988.

Trunk [edit]

Unlike its predecessors, Ford designed the 1975 Econoline with a "two-box" layout. Similar to the Ford Transit of the fourth dimension, the configuration moved the engine every bit far frontwards as possible and lower in the chassis than in its predecessor; although the hood was nearly twice every bit long, the hoodline was much lower. A higher caste of parts commonality with the F series made itself known in the bodystyling: the vent windows, taillights, bumpers, and wheels were mutual items between the two vehicles.

During its 16-year production run, the exterior of the Econoline/Club Wagon would remain nearly unaltered. In 1978, the Super Van/Super Wagon was introduced; based on the 138-inch wheelbase, it was a rear torso extension allowing for extra cargo room or an extra row of seating (for up to 15 passengers). In 1979, a minor facelift updated the grille design; round headlights were replaced by rectangular units. In 1983, the Ford Blue Oval was added to the grille, replacing the "FORD" lettering on the hood.

Although the 1986 Ford Aerostar minivan would introduce styling far different from the Econoline, the bones styling of the full-size van would heavily influence the Ford Ranger (and its SUV offspring, the Ford Bronco II).

Interior [edit]

Inside, the redesign of the chassis expanded interior room, though the rear of the engine still remained between the front seats; an engine cover however provided admission for servicing. Sharing many controls with the F serial, the new design also improved interior ergonomics. In three body sizes, the Econoline was produced in a cargo van and rider van, with the latter produced in iii trim levels; base, Custom and Chateau. In improver, the Club Carriage was produced solely as a passenger van. Later 1980, this was replaced by F-series nomenclature of Twoscore and XLT. In line with the F-Serial, the Econoline/Club Wagon was sold in 100/150/250/350 variants, with the Econoline 100 discontinued in 1983 (Club Wagon chassis variants were not denoted).

1975–1991 Ford E-series dimensions^[15]

	124" WB	138" WB (Standard Van)	138" WB (Super Van)
Length	186.eight in (4,745 mm)	206.eight in (5,253 mm)	226.8 in (5,761 mm)
Wheelbase	124 in (iii,149.six mm)	138 in (3,505.two mm)
Height	79.one–79.9 in (2,009.1–2,029.v mm)	79.2–84.four in (ii,011.7–2,143.viii mm)	lxxx.9–84.8 in (2,054.9–2,153.9 mm)
Width	79.ix in (2,029 mm)

Fourth generation (1992–present) [edit]

Motor vehicle

Fourth generation
1997–2002 Ford Econoline
Overview
Too called	Ford Econoline Ford Lodge Railroad vehicle Ford Econoline Carriage
Production	1991–2014 (passenger/cargo van) 1991–present (cutaway/stripped chassis)
Model years	1992–2014 (passenger/cargo van) 1992–present (cutaway/stripped chassis)
Body and chassis
Body style	3/4-door van
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Ford VN platform
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 4.ii 50 (256 cu in) Essex V6 4.six L (281 cu in) Triton V8 4.nine Fifty (300 cu in) Truck Six I6 4.9 50 (302 cu in) Windsor V8 v.four Fifty (330 cu in) Triton V8 v.viii L (351 cu in) Windsor V8 seven.3 50 (445 cu in) Godzilla V8 7.5 L (460 cu in) 385/Lima V8 Gasoline flex-fuel: 6.2 50 (379 cu in) Boss V8 6.eight 50 (415 cu in) Triton V10 Diesel: half-dozen.0 50 (366 cu in) Power Stroke V8 seven.3 L (444 cu in) IDI V8 seven.iii Fifty (444 cu in) Power Stroke V8
Manual	4-speed AOD automatic v-speed TorqShift automated 6-speed TorqShift automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	138 in (3,505 mm)
Length	1992–2007 Regular: 212 in (5,385 mm) Extended: 232 in (5,893 mm) 2008– Regular: 216.7 in (5,504 mm) Extended: 236.seven in (6,012 mm)
Width	79.iii–79.nine in (ii,014–2,029 mm)
Elevation	80.7–84.1 in (2,050–two,136 mm)
Adjourn weight	4,773 lb (2,165 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Ford Transit

For the 1992 model year, Ford introduced the fourth generation of the Econoline/Club Carriage. While the third-generation chassis was largely carried over, the trunk and interior underwent a complete redesign. The vehicle has received several revisions during its production, with the well-nigh recent taking place in 2021.

Toward the end of the 1990s, Ford began to phase out the employ of the Econoline and Club Carriage nameplates. For 1999, the Gild Wagon nameplate was discontinued (in favor of Econoline Carriage). Later the 2000 model year, the Econoline was renamed the Eastward-Series, a nomenclature closer to that of Ford's full-size F-Series trucks.

In June 2014, production of E-Series passenger and cargo vans was discontinued as sales of the Ford Transit began in North America. From the 2015 model year onward, the E-Series has remained in production solely in cutaway and stripped chassis configurations.^[16]

Chassis specifications [edit]

The fourth-generation shares the VN platform of the tertiary-generation Econoline, introduced in 1975. Sharing many components with F-Series trucks, the E-Series retained the "Twin I-Beam" forepart suspension used by rear-bike drive Ford trucks in N America from the 1960s to the early on 1990s. The rear suspension was a live rear axle with rear leaf springs.

For the 2008 model year, the chassis underwent its largest revisions of the fourth generation. In an effort to ameliorate handling and safety, larger brakes were added, improved steering, rollover stability command, and a college GVWR.^[17] The twin I-beam layout was retained, making it the second last Ford vehicle to utilize it.^[18]

Powertrain [edit]

At its 1992 launch, the quaternary-generation carried over its powertrain line from the third-generation model line (sharing it with the ninth-generation F-Series). A iv.9L inline-six was standard, with a five.0L V8, a 5.8L V8 offered as options. On 250 or 350-series vans, a 7.5L V8 and 7.3L Navistar diesel V8 were too optional; the diesel became turbocharged in 1993. During 1994, the IDI diesel was replaced by a 7.3L Ford Powerstroke diesel V8 (also sourced from Navistar).

For 1997, the E-Series underwent a revision of its engine lineup, retaining simply the 7.3L diesel. Sharing its gasoline engines with the tenth-generation F-Series, a 4.2L V6 replaced the inline-6 and a half dozen.8L V10 replaced the 7.5L V8. The 5.0L V8 and the 5.8L V8 were replaced by 4.6L and 5.4L V8s, respectively.

For 2003, the 7.3L diesel was replaced by a 6.0L diesel from Navistar. While gaining an intercooler over its predecessor, due to the lack of airflow in the engine compartment (compared to Super Duty trucks), Ford had to detune the Due east-Series version of the half-dozen.0L V8. For 2004, the 4.2L V6 was dropped and the four.6L V8 became the standard engine, making the Due east-Serial the first American full-size van with a V8 engine standard.

The 6.0L Power Stroke was offered until 2009 in the Ford Econoline vans (model year 2010), even though Ford Super Duty trucks were upgraded to the 6.4 version in 2007. Diesels were no longer offered after the 2010 model year. For 2009, the E-Serial gained flexible-fuel capability with iv.6L and 5.4L engines (assuasive them to use E85).

In May 2014, the final 4.6L V8 was produced for the E-Series, with the 5.4L V8 condign the standard engine for 2015. For 2017, the 6.8L V10 replaced the v.4L V8 as the standard engine, with a 6.2L V8 condign the optional engine; forth with flex-fuel capability, both engines were offered with options for conversion to CNG or LPG/propane.^[19]

For its 2021 model twelvemonth revision, the Eastward-Series adopts the 7.3L V8 of the Super Duty truck equally the only engine option, offered with an choice for conversion to CNG or LPG/propane.^[20]

1992–present Ford Econoline/Club Wagon/E-Series powertrain details

Engine	Configuration	Production	Fuel type	Transmission
Ford Truck Six	4.9 L (300 cu in) OHV I6	1992–1996	Gasoline	4-speed AOD automatic four-speed E4OD automated four-speed 4R100 automatic 5-speed 5R110W automatic (TorqShift)
Ford Windsor V8	iv.nine L (302 cu in) OHV V8	1992–1996
	v.viii Fifty (351 cu in) OHV V8	1992–1996
Ford 385 V8	seven.5 L (460 cu in) OHV V8	1992–1996
Navistar IDI V8	7.3 Fifty (444 cu in) OHV V8	1992	Diesel fuel
	7.iii L (444 cu in) OHV V8 turbocharged	1993
Navistar T444E V8 (Ford Ability Stroke)	7.iii L (444 cu in) OHV V8 turbocharged	1994–2003
Navistar VT365 V8 (Ford Power Stroke)	six.0 L (365 cu in) OHV 4V V8 turbocharged	2004–2010
Ford Essex V6	4.2 L (256 cu in) OHV V6	1997–2003	Gasoline
Ford Triton V8	4.6 50 (281 cu in) SOHC 2V V8	1997–2014	Gasoline E85
	five.4 L (330 cu in) SOHC 2V V8	1997–2016
Ford Triton V10	6.8 50 (413 cu in) SOHC 2V V10	1997–2019	Gasoline CNG E85 Propane
Ford Boss V8	half-dozen.2 Fifty (379 cu in) SOHC 2V V8	2017–2020
Ford Godzilla V8	seven.three Fifty (445 cu in) OHV 2V V8	2021–nowadays	Gasoline CNG Propane	half dozen-speed automatic (TorqShift)

Body [edit]

During its production, the body style of the fourth-generation E-Series underwent minor revisions in 1997 and 2003, with a major revision in 2008.

In line with the F-Series, the Econoline/Eastward-Series was sold in 150, 250, and 350 series, denoting ½, ¾, and one-ton chassis (the Club Railroad vehicle was not designated by chassis size).

The body was bachelor in two lengths, with the extended-length version sectional to the 250 (3/four-ton) and 350-series (i-ton) chassis for both cargo and rider vans. The cargo van was sold every bit a two-rider vehicle, with the passenger van sold in various configurations, including 5, 8, nine, 12, and 15 passengers.

Trim [edit]

During its production, the fourth-generation model line underwent several name changes. As with the previous generation, the Econoline was sold as both a cargo van and as a passenger van (Econoline Wagon) with the Ford Club Wagon sold just as a passenger van. For 1992 the luxury-oriented Chateau trim line of the Club Railroad vehicle, fallow since 1989, made a return, slotted above the XLT trim. For 1992, the Lodge Railroad vehicle Chateau was awarded Truck of the Yr past Motor Trend. For 2001, the Chateau was dropped, replaced by the East-150 Traveler; due to low sales, it was dropped after a single model twelvemonth.

Model history [edit]

1992–1996 [edit]

1992–1994 Ford Club Wagon (15-passenger)

For the 1992 model year, Ford introduced the fourth-generation of the Econoline/Club Wagon. While the third-generation chassis was largely carried over, the body and interior underwent a complete redesign. In contrast to its GM and Contrivance competitors, the ii-box torso configuration fabricated a return. To optimize the aerodynamics of the van body, the hood was angled slightly down and the windshield was raked back (though far less than the Aerostar). If specified, all side and rear window glass was flush-mounted to the body, along with wraparound tail lamp lenses; flush-mounted composite headlamps were an selection (standard on all Gild Wagons). For 1992, the Econoline/Society Wagon became the start full-size vans produced with a center-mounted brake light.

When redesigning the interior, the driver compartment underwent extensive modernization. While space betwixt the front seats was once more dominated by the front-mounted engine, a redesign of the engine cover freed up boosted passenger room. Sharing controls and components with the F-Series and Aerostar, the model line became the kickoff full-size van equipped with a standard driver-side airbag (except for 350-series models, exempted by their GVWR). The instrument panel received more legible instruments (but no tachometer); a six-digit LCD odometer replaced the previous five-digit analog unit.

For 1994, Chlorofluorocarbon-free R134a air-conditioning refrigerant was adopted outset with September 1993 production. For 1995, the taillamps were revised, removing the amber turn signals.

1997–2002 [edit]

1997–2002 Ford East-350 cutaway chassis (outfitted as a U-Haul vehicle)

For 1997, the East-series underwent a revision of both its exterior and interior, largely to bring its appearance in line with other Ford trucks. The previous egg-crate grille was replaced past an eight-hole oval-shaped cutout (matching the Explorer and F-150).

The interior underwent a consummate redesign, adopting an all-new dashboard. Following the adoption of dual airbags (for all versions), the "brick"-style steering wheel was replaced by 1 with a center-mounted horn. To improve the convenience of interior controls, rotary switches for climate controls were introduced, along with a double-DIN radio. The instrument panel was redesigned, reintroducing an analog odometer. The front seats underwent a redesign, relocating the seatbelt mounting to the B-pillars.

2003–2007 [edit]

2003–2007 Ford Eastward-350 extended-length cargo van

For 2003, the E-series underwent an exterior update, adopting the grille introduced past the 2002 E-550 Super Duty (see below). The new grille shifted the Ford Blue Oval emblem from the hood to the heart of the grille (for the start fourth dimension since 1991); based on trim, the grille was either dark grayness or chrome. The forepart plough signal lenses were changed from articulate to amber (their first change since 1992).

Coinciding with the outside revision, the interior saw several updates. While the dashboard remained substantially unchanged, the engine cover was redesigned (including redesigned cup holders); the design now included a middle-mounted glovebox (absent from the E-Series since 1974). For 2004, the instrument cluster was updated with a digital odometer; heavy-duty vans now offered a tachometer (as an option).

Ford Eastward-550 Super Duty [edit]

Ford East-550 Super Duty (outfitted equally mobile dissemination vehicle)

For 2002, Ford introduced the Eastward-550 Super Duty as the highest-GVWR version of the Eastward-Series.^[21] Offered solely in a cutaway-cab pattern,^[21] the E-550 was intended to bridge the gap between the pickup truck-derived F-450/550 Super Duty and the F-650 medium-duty trucks.

Sharing a number of chassis components with the F-550 Super Duty, the E-550 was distinguished by a grille styled in line with Super Duty pickup trucks (with a three horizontal slots between two vertical openings). To adjust the wider, heavier-duty front beam, the van body was fitted with a larger front end bumper and plastic fender flares (shared with the F-550 truck). Several wheelbases were offered, ranging between 159.5 inches and 233.5 inches; as with the Super Duty and the E-350/450, the E-550 was powered by either a half-dozen.8L V10 or a 7.3L V8 turbodiesel.^[21]

Following the 2003 model yr, Ford ended production of the E-550.

2008–2014 [edit]

2008 Ford E-250 cargo van

In 2008, the East-Series received a restyled front design similar to that of the newly introduced Ford Super Duty lineup of trucks. The interior blueprint from the older model Eastward-Series was all the same used for the 2008 model twelvemonth.

For the 2009 model twelvemonth, Ford introduced a new interior for the E-Series. The instrument console was now larger and easier to read, and included an enhanced message center that could display warning messages, and other information, and the front interior door panels were redesigned with 'E Serial' branding embossed into the panels. Radios were also revised, with an auxiliary audio input jack existence offered as standard equipment on all radios for the first time. The Ford Sync amusement system, designed by Microsoft, and adding USB integration and hands-free Bluetooth calling and wireless audio streaming capabilities was now also offered as an pick. Finally, an optional touchscreen GPS navigation arrangement radio was also offered, and included Hard disk Radio on select models.

Starting with the 2011 model year, the 6.0L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 engine was discontinued, and the E Series was no longer offered with a diesel engine.

2015-2020 [edit]

Dashboard, 2009–2015 Ford East-Serial

For the 2015 model yr, Ford discontinued sales of the E-Series passenger and cargo vans, replacing them with the fourth-generation Ford Transit.^[22]

Because of its popularity with upfitters who convert the chassis into recreational vehicles, buses, or other specialized vehicles, Ford announced it would keep to offer the E-Series as a cutaway chassis (open cab, to exist fitted with 2d-party rear body), a chassis cab (enclosed cab, to be fitted with 2nd-political party rear torso) and a stripped chassis (no cab, to be fitted with a complete second-political party body).^[23]

Ford said information technology fabricated the change, considering while the Due east-Series had remained the acknowledged vehicle in the full-size van segment since 1980,^{[24] [25]} the model line had seen little alter since 1992 on a chassis introduced for the 1975 model year. At the time of its 2008 update, 95% of sales were to commercial or fleet users, with nigh half of production represented by cargo vans.^[26] Sold outside of North America since 1965, the Transit was introduced to the U.s.a. and Canada, offering increased fuel economy and additional body configurations over the E-Series.^[22]

Production of the base 4.6L V8 Ford Modular engine was discontinued later the 2015 model year (at the fourth dimension the E-Series was the last Ford product to apply that engine). For the 2016 model year, the only engine option was the 6.8L V10 Triton engine. Starting in 2017, Ford began offer the six.2L V8 Boss engine.

The chassis cab configuration was eliminated starting with the 2019 model year. Ford did not produce the E-Series for the 2020 model year.

2021 revision [edit]

2021 Ford E350 Cutaway; the looks remain unchanged

For the 2021 model year, the E-Series interior underwent a major redesign, adopting a more modern electronic instrument cluster with steering wheel controls first developed for the Ford Super Duty.^[twenty] Base models now accept a 3.5-inch (89 mm) monochromatic screen with an bachelor upgrade to a 7-inch (180 mm) color screen. The new instrument panel design also allowed for the addition of new optional safety equipment that was previously not bachelor on the E-Series, including adaptive cruise command, a forward standoff avoidance system, a lane difference alarm arrangement and automated loftier-beam front headlamps.^[27] Meanwhile, the but available factory audio system is a basic single DIN model with AM/FM radio, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and wireless stereo sound streaming, and a USB input. Unlike previous models, in that location is no option to equip the Ford Sync infotainment organization.

Under the hood, all E-Series models now utilise same 7.3L V8 Godzilla naturally-aspirated gasoline engine offered on the Ford Super Duty

The exterior design of the 2021 E-Series remains little changed from the 2008 redesign.

Production and sales [edit]

Model yr	US production
1961	61,135[28]
1962	76,938[28]
1963	88,053[28]
1964	83,079[28]
1965	76,867[28]
1966	84,180[28]
1967	81,752[28]

Calendar year	United states sales
1997	186,690[29]
1998	206,026[thirty]
1999	202,024[31]
2000	187,027
2001	159,565
2002	165,085[32]
2003	161,721
2004	171,017[33]
2005	179,543
2006	180,457
2007	168,722
2008	124,596
2009	85,735
2010	108,258
2011	116,874
2012	122,423
2013	125,356[34]
2014	103,263[35]
2015	50,788[36]
2016	54,245[36]
2017	53,304[37]
2018	47,936[38]
2019	45,063[39]
2020	37,001
2021	37,122
1997-2021 sales	three,079,841

Platforms [edit]

The Ford VN platform is the Ford Motor Company code designation for vans designed in North America. The platform compages was introduced in 1974, when Ford introduced the third generation of the Econoline full-size van. In the 1980s, the classification was used separately for the Ford Aerostar mid-size van, which is mechanically unrelated to the Econoline/Club Wagon/E-Series. Since 2014, the architecture has no longer been used for mass-produced passenger vehicles, with all examples at present produced as chassis cabs or bare chassis.^{[ citation needed ]}

Both the VN and VN1 chassis utilize rear-bicycle bulldoze layouts with longitudinally-mounted engines.

VN58/VN127 [edit]

Introduced in 1974, Ford introduced the 3rd-generation Econoline, the starting time produced with a total-length frame. For 1992, the fourth-generation Econoline/Lodge Wagon/E-Series was introduced, marking a substantial revision to the chassis architecture and a completely new body. For 1997, Ford replaced the entire gasoline powertrain range, shifting from overhead-valve engines to overhead-cam engines.

Post-obit the introduction of the V363N Ford Transit, the VN E-Serial concluded product as a cargo/passenger van subsequently the 2014 model yr. From the 2015 model year onward, the East-Series has remained in production as a cutaway-cab chassis (no bodywork aft of the front doors) and as a stripped chassis (with no bodywork).

This is the final chassis that uses the Ford "Twin I-Axle" front suspension compages.

Vehicles using this platform include:

• Ford Econoline/Club Wagon/E-Series — full size vans (VN58, about 1989; VN127 1995)
• Ford Carousel — cancelled mid-size van based on SWB Econoline (planned for 1975–1976)^{[ citation needed ]}

VN1 [edit]

The VN1 platform is a platform that was developed by Ford for use for mid-size vans, specifically the Ford Aerostar. The outset Ford vehicle to use an alphanumeric platform designation, the VN1 platform architecture is mechanically unrelated to the Eastward-Series van, sharing just its rear-wheel-bulldoze layout.^{[ citation needed ]}

While using a dedicated chassis, the Aerostar was designed with a high degree of parts commonality with other Ford light-truck products of the fourth dimension (initially, the Ford Ranger/Bronco II and the subsequently Ford Explorer/Mazda Navajo), sharing major components including the brakes, front suspension, wheels, and powertrain. One notable exception is the rear suspension layout; the coil-sprung live rear axle uses a iii-link configuration, similar to the Ford LTD Crown Victoria and Fox-body Mustang.

In contrast to the E-Series van, the unibody chassis of the Aerostar was designed with additional full-length frame rails; this construction was also used on the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari vans, the Jeep Cherokee XJ, and the Honda Ridgeline pickup truck.

Vehicles using this platform include:

• Ford Aerostar—mid-size van (1986-1997), code named VN1.^{[ citation needed ]}

See also [edit]

• Ford VN platform

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External links [edit]

• Ford E-Series official websites: United states of americaA. | Canada
• Ford E-Serial Ambulance Packages official websites (U.S.A.): Van | Cutaway Chassis
• Vintage Truck Magazine 1962 Ford Econoline Van detailed article
• Ford Vans E series
• Mark's Econoline Page (Mainly nigh the 1961–1967 Econoline Pickups)
• Debut: 2008 Ford E-Serial Vans (TheMustangNews.com – March 2007)
• Econoline.org - for start-generation Econolines from 1961-1967
• 1968–74 Ford Van Site
• Ford Econoline in television and movie
• camperize.com—info about converting the E series into a campervan
• ThorMotorCoach.com—Major converter of E-series chassis into motorhomes

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_E-Series

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