Ford E-Series

The Ford E- Series is a range of vans (English full-size vans ) the Ford brand, which was offered only in North America. Older versions were also known as Econoline or Club Wagon. The E-series was 1980 's best-selling van in the U.S. ( sales 168 722 2007). The engines were significantly stronger than with European transporters, it was the last generation exclusively with V6, V8 and V10 engines with up to 227 kW. From 2013, the model is gradually replaced by the Ford T- series, parallel but still produced until 2013.

History

1961-1967

The first series was introduced in 1961 as the Ford Econoline and belongs to the class of compact vans, which according to the example of former European vans (VW -Bus, first Ford Transit) are designed. Econoline the front is designed as a handlebar, and has as the first Ford Transit, the motor in the interior space behind the front axle. However, the engine, according to American claims was significantly greater than in former European transporters. The Econoline was powered exclusively by six-cylinder in-line engines with a displacement 2400-3900 cc.

1968-1974

The second generation was available from 1968 to 1974. Compared to its predecessor, it had grown significantly and is thus one of the Econoline full-size vans. The most important change was the relocation of the engine to the front, as it had already been made ​​in 1965 for the Ford Transit in Europe. The new model could now be as well equipped, American liking with a V8 engine.

1975-1991

1975, the third generation was introduced. For the first time, a version with four-wheel drive was available. The model remained on the market until 1991. There were two small facelifts (1979 and 1983). The front end has also been adopted in the pickup ranger.

1992 - 2013

The fourth and offered to 2013 generation of the E - series dominated as combined with 15 seats the local market. Based on the model names such as E-350 or E-450 Econoline was known as the E-series. He was also referred to by Ford as an E- series 2001. In the course of these facelifts the 7- seater Club Wagon was deleted.

In March 2007, the new E- series model-year 2008 was presented. The front was redesigned as the Super Duty.

Ford E-Series Combi ( wagon ) 2008

Ford E-Series van ( van ) 2008

Ford E as a minibus

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