For more than two decades, the truck-based E-Series has been the top seller among full-size vans, beating the Chevrolet Express, Dodge Ram Van and GMC Savana by wide margins.Īll full-size models saw a drop in sales during 2001. Like its competitors from Chevrolet, Dodge and GMC, Fords full-size, rear-wheel-drive van is an old-timer, with a heritage that dates back to 1961. The E-Series is also marketed in cutaway form or as a stripped chassis. Wagons are offered only in E-150 and E-350 forms and in two trim levels: XL and XLT. Vans come in three capacity ratings: E-150 (half-ton), E-250 (three-quarter-ton) and E-350 Super Duty (one-ton). A-pillar grab handles are now installed on all Wagons, and XLT Wagons gain dual illuminated sun visors.Ĭargo versions, called E-Series Vans, outsell the passenger-carrying E-Series Wagons by more than a 4-1 ratio. Speed control is now available as a stand-alone option in commercial Vans and XL Wagons. Whether you want this vehicle for cargo or passenger use, hauling hefty payloads or towing trailers, the Econoline has a model or feature that puts it at or near the head of the full-size class.Except for the addition of a six-CD changer option and a newly standard tilt steering column, Fords full-size E-Series Vans and passenger-carrying Wagons have changed little for 2002. Trailer-towing limits range from 4,700 pounds for an E-150 with the V-6 to 10,000 pounds for an E-350 with either the V-10 or diesel V-8. All engines come with four-speed automatic transmission. Need more muscle? A 6.8-liter V-10 with 305 horsepower (40 more horsepower than last year) and a 7.3-liter turbo-diesel V-8 with 215 horsepower are optional on E-350s. The 5.4-liter V-8 is standard on E-350s (one-ton payload). A 4.6-liter V-8 with 215 horsepower is optional on both, and a 5.4-liter V-8 with 255 horsepower (20 more horsepower than last year) is optional on the E-250. A 4.2-liter V-6 with 200 horsepower is standard on E-150 (half-ton payload) and E-250 (three-quarter ton) models. Regular-size models have a maximum cargo capacity of 256.5 cubic feet, and extended versions hold up to 309.įive engines are available in the Econoline, and two gain horsepower this year. Extended models add a third three-place bench to raise capacity to 15. Options include two captains chairs in place of the middle bench for seven-passenger capacity and a four-place rear bench for 12-passenger capacity. Regular-size passenger models come standard with seats for eight, with two front buckets and two three-place benches. At the rear, dual swing-out doors are the only choice.Ĭargo models have the usual two bucket seats. Swing-out side doors split 60/40 are standard on all models, and a sliding passenger-side door is a no-cost option. The regular size is 212 inches long, and the extended-length model adds 20 inches at the rear. The cargo models account for about 85 percent of sales, including models sold to conversion companies and stripped chassis sold for commercial uses.Įconolines come in two sizes, which both rest on a 138-inch wheelbase. The standard antilock system covers all four wheels and replaces a rear antilock feature that was standard on cargo models in 1999.Ĭargo versions are called Econoline Van, and passenger models are named Econoline Wagon. As its major change for 2000, the best-selling full-size van gains standard antilock brakes for all its models.

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