For more about our ad posting process see our page. It is equipped with air conditioning in both the front and rear, which work great. Due to the popularity of automatic transmissions in full-size vans, Ford discontinued the 3-speed manual and 4-speed manual transmissions after the 1987 model year. However, the additions of a 100 mph speedometer, a tachometer, extra electrical outlet, additional rear interior light, electrical door lock switch on the back door, and a thing that blocks access to stealing the spare tire all helped forget those missing items. As with the smaller , the fourth-generation model line was offered two body lengths on a common wheelbase. Thank you Dale and Jamie I was on the hunt for a particular vehicle as a project truck.
Found this van on the internet listing and emailed Goodguys. The interior saw a complete redesign of the dashboard, adopting dual airbags for all models. In May 2014, the final 4. The floor has been stripped back and a layer of refletix installed also Inch insulation is fitted between the floor joists for added insulation. 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. Introduced for the 1961 model year as the replacement for the , four generations of the model line have been produced.
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. The rear suspension was a live rear axle with rear leaf springs. Ford Motor Company Media Center. As of the 2017 model year, only cutaway and stripped chassis configurations of the E series are produced. While the Econoline cargo van remained, it was joined by an Econoline passenger van replacing the Falcon van. 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.
For 2001, to adopt a nomenclature closer in line to that of Ford full-size trucks, the Econoline was renamed the E-Series. 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. The experience was well worth the drive! For 2004, the instrument panel was given a digital odometer, last used in 1996, certain versions were available with a tachometer. Mid high back vinyl passenger seats are easy to clean and afford each passenger their own seat. Perhaps it's because of a different brand of tires on it.
During the 1970s, the Econoline became popular as a basis for. In 1979, a minor facelift updated the grille design; round headlights were replaced by rectangular units. Recently made a trip from Revelstoke to Vancouver and back to collect our winter gear and she handled the journey with ease. 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. Had to adjust to the steering wheel and driver's seat being moved one inch to the left. For its 2021 model year revision, the E-Series cutaway cab adopts the 7. 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.
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. Brian replied promply and we had a breif conversation about the van. The Twin I-Beam layout was retained making it the last Ford vehicle to use it. 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 2004; the front bumper is revised with additional cooling slots. Diesels were no longer offered after the 2010 model year.
Using the sparsely-equipped Econoline cargo van as a basis, a luxurious interior was fitted, along with extensive customization of the exterior. The shared drivetrain with the F series marked the beginning of aftermarket four-wheel drive conversions. The exterior of this bus is adorned with some graphics. 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. 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. I miss the pop out rear windows, arm rests on two of the rear seats, the underhood light, and the drawer under the shotgun seat in my old van. The walls and roof are insulated with standard inch fiberglass insulation.
While far shorter than an F-100, the pickup was configured with a seven-foot long cargo bed. Although, in 1965 with the offering of the larger 240 cubic-inch engine there was a slight intrusion into the cargo bed providing clearance for the larger transmission bellhousing. While a running prototype was produced and planned for a potential 1975—1976 introduction, lack of funding led to the discontinuation of the project. 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. As the engine was placed between the front seats instead of behind the rear axle as on the Corvair, a larger rear door and flat load floor was created, allowing for additional load capacity. In June 2014, production of E-Series passenger and cargo vans was discontinued as sales of the began in North America.