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. 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. This kind of configuration is intrinsically front-heavy, unless carrying a substantial load. Classic 2 Current Fabrication is proud to be a trusted manufacturer and retailer of Ford Econoline rust repair panels and replacement auto body panels. 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 E-Series version of the 6. Although compact passenger cars more or less became a permanent mainstay, the compact trucks were a short-lived phenomena. I remember installing a rebuilt cylinder head with new valve seals in the Chevy van while it sat on the street in front of the garage.
Toward the end of the 1990s, Ford began to phase out the use of the Econoline and Club Wagon nameplates. Eventually they made the window in the side door available on its own and that became the defacto cargo van configuration. Feel free to ask any questions. 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. Recently we ran across a guy in New Mexico, who was getting ready to paint his van which had a complete set of the regular style body trim. But what you were seeing through that expansive glass was real, warts and all. Based on , Ford became the first American manufacturer to adapt body-on-frame construction to a full-size van.
. But these were just everywhere back in the day, the cheap gateway to the great vanning scene of the seventies. Futura Convertible and Futura Sports Convertible models were also included in the 1963 range. For more information about this please see our Terms of Use. The interesting part of this for me is when you compare to the Econoline pickup truck. This is blank for passenger vehicles.
Even in the rusty midwest, these lasted a long, long time. Without giving too much away; the Corvair compact trucks had an even shorter lifespan than the Corvair itself, the reason being the Econoline: it was to the Corvair van what the Falcon was to the Corvair. Cargo vans with the exception of the panel van were offered with or without windows in several configurations. Got it in and hauled friends back and forth to the beach all summer. These brochures contain the full rundown of technical data and other important specs. In the first year of production early 15,000 pickups were made and sold. Shedding its Falcon roots, the second-generation Econoline became a heavier-duty vehicle, sharing many of its underpinnings with the F-series full-size pickups.
The E-Series is manufactured at the Ford Motor Company Ohio Assembly plant in Avon Lake, Ohio, following the closure of the Lorain Assembly plant in December 2005. Based on , Ford became the first American manufacturer to adapt body-on-frame construction to a full-size van. The saving grace came when the Econoline was loaded with those heavy rolls but toward the end of my run without the benefit of that weight, I spent a lot of time backing down grades. The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers Sprint two-door hardtop bucket seats 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible bucket seats 4,602 produced. For 2001, to adopt a nomenclature closer in line to that of Ford full-size trucks, the Econoline was renamed the E-Series. I drove one for a part-time job I had in college delivering carpet. Eventually they made the window in the side door available on its own and that became the defacto cargo van configuration.
Pickup caps were a new phenomenon then as well. Except the spear point on the 2 front doors and they are coming soon. As of the 2016 model year, the E-Series is only produced in cutaway-cab chassis and stripped chassis variants. A stillborn variant of the Econoline, the , nearly reached production as the first American minivan. The Econoline Pickup was a 2 door variation of the 1st Generation Ford and Mercury Econoline 3-dr vans. When redesigning the interior of the E-series for 1992, Ford chose to modernize the driver compartment of the vehicle. Choice of engine power remained simple throughout the first generation run.
Other elements of its design were borrowed loosely from the produced by the predecessor of the , including its grille configuration. This machine is a hauler, pure and simple, with an accent on the latter. Produced for the 1960 model year only, the Frontenac was essentially a rebadged 1960 Falcon with its own unique grille, tail lights, and external trim, including red maple-leaf insignia. Introduced for the 1961 model year as the replacement for the , four generations of the model line have been produced. In fact, due to copyright laws, auto glass companies are actually prohibited from producing windshields that are identical to the factory-installed versions. In the first year of production early 15,000 pickups were made and sold. Designed to share components with the Super Duty trucks, the E series now comes with the Ford Sync system, in-dash navigation as an option, and integrated auxiliary switches.
Ford boasted of the good fuel economy achieved by the Ford Falcon models in advertising. The base could be swung up and the whole thing pivoted back toward the side door. I rode many a mile on the engine cover on a rug to keep my butt from toasting. This wasn't an optical illusion or a figment of your imagination. It is usually a 2-digit number, but can be as long as six digits for special orders. In addition, the heavier-duty front axle required the use of a larger front bumper and plastic fender flares shared with the F-550 truck.
The glovebox was relocated from the engine cover to forward of the passenger seat. Diesels were no longer offered after the 2010 model year. Archived from on June 14, 2010. McNamara left Ford shortly after the Falcon's introduction, but his faith in the concept was vindicated with record sales; over half a million sold in the first year and over a million sold by the end of the second year. It was a 3 on the tree. It might be a number and letter. We carry replacement floor panels for Econoline vines manufactured between 1961-1991.
While far shorter than an F-100, the pickup was configured with a seven-foot long cargo bed. Should have collected everyone that was available back then. Outside the diner was a very original A100 in amazing condition. See chart below for exact vehicles. Use the link below to create a post for our queue. I think the builder is going to retain the column shift for the four speed he is using.