In June 2014, production of E-Series passenger and cargo vans was discontinued as sales of the began in North America. Cargo volume in the E-150 is 236. During the 2004 model year, a 6. Captain's chairs can be substituted for the front bench seat, and a rear bench can be added. Four-wheel all-disc antilock brakes and front seat belt pretensioners are standard. 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. In line with the F-Series, the Econoline was sold in 150, 250, and 350 series, denoting ½, ¾, and 1-ton chassis the Club Wagon was not designated by chassis size.
Toward the end of the 1990s, Ford began to phase out the use of the Econoline and Club Wagon nameplates. In 1964, a panel van variant was introduced, deleting the side loading doors. As before, the Twin I-Beam front suspension was used. In line with Volkswagen, the Econoline positioned the front seats above the front axle, making it a -style configuration, similar to the. Other elements of its design were borrowed loosely from the produced by the predecessor of the , including its grille configuration. Captain's chairs in the Chateau version replace the center bench, reducing seating positions t.
For 2003, coinciding with the exterior facelift, the interior received a new engine cover with redesigned cup holders. With a full frame, the Econoline became popular as a ; the design served as a basis for many ambulances, and various types of trucks and buses. For 2001, the Chateau was dropped, replaced by the E-150 Traveler; due to low sales, it was dropped after a single model year. While far shorter than an F-100, the pickup was configured with a seven-foot long cargo bed. The regular-length E-350 seats seven, eight, 11 or 12 people; extended-length vans seat 11, 12, 14 or 15 occupants. While remaining a forward-control vehicle, Ford adopted a.
E-250 Rated for heavier duty than the E-150, the E-250 Van has the same engine choices but comes in both regular and extended lengths. 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 only as a passenger van. After the 2000 model year, the Econoline was renamed the Ford E-Series in the United States, in line with the Ford F-Series trucks done by Ford Canada in 1995. Drivers enjoy a commanding view, and getting in and out isn't too difficult despite the high stance. 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. Archived from on March 20, 2007. In a massive growth spurt, the short-wheelbase configuration was 0.
The power and solidity of the 2006 Econoline Cargo E-350 Extended Van are what sells it, despite the low fuel economy. The front independent twin I-beam and rear live axle suspension is based on the F-series trucks, and a limited slip rear differential can be added. Formerly called the Econoline, the rear-wheel-drive E-150 comes in only one size. For 1999, the Club Wagon nameplate was discontinued in favor of Econoline Wagon. 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. Heavier-duty models — the three-quarter-ton E-250 and one-ton E-350 Super Duty — are also available. In addition to increasing the strength of the chassis, the configuration allowed more commonality with the F-series trucks.
The shared drivetrain with the F series marked the beginning of aftermarket four-wheel drive conversions. The cargo area comes with rubber mats, and tie-downs and a roof rack can be added, along with a trailer hitch. Heavier-duty models — the three-quarter-ton E-250 and one-ton E-350 Super Duty — are also available. Largely concentrated forward of the windshield, the E-Series received new fenders, hood, and a larger grille. In 1961, Ford projected the pickup leading the van in sales; however, buyer preferences shifted towards the van configuration, as the pickup accounted for 10% of 1961 Econoline production. An electronically controlled four-speed-automatic transmission is now standard on all models.
For 2005, a new powertrain control module was installed that allows elevated idle speed in order to operate accessories. Cutaway versions are also available. Each drives a four-speed-automatic transmission. In May 2014, the final 4. For 2009, the E-Series gained with 4. In three body sizes, the Econoline was produced in a cargo van and passenger van, with the latter produced in three trim levels; base, Custom and Chateau.
From 1962 to 1965, Mercury sourced Econoline vans and pickups from Oakville, with all later vehicles imported from the United States. While space between the front seats was again dominated by the front engine cover, the redesign freed up additional passenger room. An overhead console and keyless entry are included in the Chateau Wagon. After the 2003 model year, the E-550 was discontinued. Equipment is sparse, and includes air conditioning, a radio, tachometer, intermittent wipers, cupholders, tilt steering wheel, and a front power outlet. The van seats two, with an optional second row available, and the vinyl front bench seat can be replaced with cloth captain's chairs. The rear-wheel drive van comes with a 4.
Skip to details on the: Exterior Offered in one length, both the E-150 Van and Wagon have a 138-inch wheelbase and stretch to 212 inches long overall. Largely identical to its Ford counterpart with only minor exceptions of badging, the Mercury Econoline product line was sold as a pickup, cargo van, and passenger van. Using the sparsely-equipped Econoline cargo van as a basis, a luxurious interior was fitted, along with extensive customization of the exterior. For 1972, a sliding rear door became an option; introduced on a was the Hi-Cube van, a cab-chassis version of the Econoline with a box-van body. For the 2008 model year, the chassis underwent its largest revisions of the fourth generation.
Engine drone is less noticeable than in Ford vans of the distant past. Sharing the forward-control configuration of the , through its mid-engine chassis, the Econoline pickup truck saw no engine intrusion into the cargo bed. The redesign in the configuration resulted in major growth; the Econoline grew 15 inches in wheelbase; an 18-inch longer long-wheelbase model became the largest full-size van offered in North America at the time. Sharing many controls with the F series, the new design also improved interior ergonomics. As with the smaller , the fourth-generation model line was offered two body lengths on a common wheelbase. For its 2021 model year revision, the E-Series cutaway cab adopts the 7.