For 1999, the Club Wagon nameplate was discontinued in favor of Econoline Wagon. Flush-mounted taillamp lenses were specific to the model line, along with flush-mounted headlamps the latter were an option, standard on Club Wagons. For 2009, the E-Series gained with 4. A higher degree of parts commonality with the F series made itself known in the bodystyling: the vent windows, taillights, bumpers, and wheels were common items between the two vehicles. With a 58-year production run, the Ford E series is the second longest-produced nameplate by Ford worldwide; only the Ford F series 1948—present has been produced longer. The Econoline pickup was only produced during the first generation of production, ending production after the 1967 model year. In another revision, the front turn signal lenses become amber in color.
Similar to the of the time, the configuration moved the engine as far forward as possible and lower in the chassis than in its predecessor; although the hood was nearly twice as long, the hoodline was much lower. The Twin I-Beam layout was retained making it the last Ford vehicle to use it. While introduced alongside the Chevrolet Corvair van for 1961, the Ford Econoline established many design precedents adopted by successive designs of American vans, including the Chevrolet Van and Dodge A100 and the European Ford Transit. The diesel V8 engines were available only in Econoline 350s or Club Wagons sold on the same chassis. As before, the Twin I-Beam front suspension was used. In a massive growth spurt, the short-wheelbase configuration was 0. In May 2014, the final 4.
Archived from on May 25, 2011. For 2004; the front bumper is revised with additional cooling slots. For 1992, the Club Wagon Chateau was awarded by. To bring the exterior of the Econoline in line with other Ford trucks, the egg-crate grille was replaced with an eight-hole oval-shaped cutout matching the Ford Explorer and F-150. In 1961, the pickup truck commenced production at in Canada; later that year, Mercury Econoline pickup production shifted to the Lorain, Ohio assembly plant.
Another option first introduced on the vehicle is a rear-view backup camera; widely available on smaller vehicles, it is the first in the full-size van segment. The new-generation Econoline would become common not only in its own right, but as the basis for other vehicles. A three-speed manual was standard, with a Dagenham four-speed manual introduced for 1963 and discontinued in 1964; the 170 cubic-inch engine was offered with a 3-speed automatic in 1964 and the larger two engines were both offered with a 3-speed automatic as an option thereafter. Archived from on September 12, 2011. To accommodate its 90-inch wheelbase the shortest for a Ford since 1908 , the Econoline adopted a mid-engine configuration, placing the engine behind the front axle; consequently, the layout precluded the use of a V8 engine.
Developed as a replacement for the E-Series passenger and cargo van, the Transit was co-developed by Ford in North America, with a full line of passenger, cargo, cutaway, and chassis-cab configurations. Sharing chassis components with the , 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. Initially powered by the 85 hp 144 cubic-inch inline six that was the standard engine of the Falcon, the Econoline was offered with a 101 hp 170 cubic-inch inline-six as an option. In addition to and body styles, the Ford E series has been produced as a and stripped chassis a chassis without bodywork. In addition, the Club Wagon was produced solely as a passenger van. 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. The use of a mid-engine layout enlarged the cargo area, as the engine compartment was relocated forward of the load floor which was flattened.
For 2004, the instrument panel was given a digital odometer, last used in 1996, certain versions were available with a tachometer. On 250 or 350-series vans, a 7. Toward the end of the 1990s, Ford began to phase out the use of the Econoline and Club Wagon nameplates. Archived from on 17 April 2018. In 2019, Ford unveiled its first revision to the E-Series in its production as a commercial vehicle chassis, with revisions to its drivetrain, a new steering column, and wiring updates to improve functionality of equipment installed during manufacturing; it is announced for the 2021 model year.
The cargo van was sold as a two-passenger vehicle, with the passenger van sold in various configurations, including 5, 8, 9, 12, and 15 passengers. To accommodate demand for second-stage manufacturers, from the 2015 model year onward, the E-Series has continued production for commercial use solely in cutaway and stripped-chassis configuration. Diesels were no longer offered after the 2010 model year. Since 2006, the E series has been assembled at the Ford Motor Company plant in. In its new configuration, the engine was moved further forward and lowered, relative to the body.
Sharing many controls with the F series, the new design also improved interior ergonomics. Early in 1965 the pickup was offered as a Spring Special with a special trim package. In contrast to the Falcon, the Econoline was fitted with a solid front axle and a solid rear axle suspension with leaf springs for all four wheels. Tow capacity ratings found on Trailers. The rear suspension was a live rear axle with rear leaf springs. While the exterior remains unchanged since its 2008 redesign, the 6.