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Ford E series Overview Manufacturer Production 1960–2014 1961–2014 Assembly, United States, United States, Canada Body and chassis Chronology Predecessor Successor (For, and ) The Ford E series (also known as the Ford Econoline and Ford Club Wagon throughout various stages of its production) is a range of produced by the automaker since 1960. Introduced for the 1961 model year as the replacement for the, four generations of the model line have been produced. In addition to and body styles, the Ford E series has been produced as a and stripped chassis (a chassis without bodywork).
With a 56-year production run, the Ford E series is the second longest-produced nameplate by Ford worldwide; only the Ford F series (1948–present) has been produced longer. For the 2015 model year, the Ford E series cargo/passenger vans were replaced in North America by the introduced worldwide in 2013. As of the 2017 model year, only cutaway and stripped chassis configurations of the E series are produced. Since 2006, the E series has been assembled at the Ford Motor Company plant in.
From 1961 to 2005, the Ford E series was assembled at in. Prior to its discontinuation, the Ford E-series cargo/passenger van was the best-selling full-size van in the United States since 1980; in 2007, the model held a 79.6% share of the full-size van segment. Commercial or fleet users represented 95% of sales, with cargo vans accounting for nearly half of production. 1961–1967 Ford Econoline (customized) Overview Also called Ford Falcon/Econoline Station Bus Ford Falcon Club Wagon Mercury Econoline (Canada) Production 1961–1967 Body and chassis 4-door panel van 6-door 8-door van 2-door Related Powertrain 144 cu in (2.4 L) I6 170 cu in (2.8 L) I6 240 cu in (3.9 L) I6 3-speed 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic Dimensions 90.0 in (2,286.0 mm) Length 168.3 in (4,274.8 mm) 186.3 in (4,732.0 mm) (Econoline Super Van) Width 75.0 in (1,905.0 mm) Height 76.9 in (1,953.3 mm) The first generation of the Ford Econoline made its debut on September 21, 1960. Introduced for the 1961 model year as a cargo van, pickup truck, and a passenger van (Station Bus/Club Wagon), the Econoline began development based on design sketches that were dated 1957. 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). While remaining a forward-control vehicle, Ford adopted a.
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. The first-generation Ford Econoline was produced from 1961 to 1967. Chassis In a similar fashion that the Volkswagen Bus (VW ) derived its underpinnings from the, the first-generation Ford Econoline was based upon the compact car range. To accommodate its 90-inch wheelbase (the shortest for a Ford since 1908), the Econoline adopted a mid-engine configuration, placing the engine behind the front axle; consequently, the layout precluded the use of a V8 engine. Initially powered by the 85 hp 144 cubic-inch inline six that was the standard engine of the Falcon, the Econoline was offered with a 101 hp 170 cubic-inch inline-six as an option. In 1965, a 240 cubic-inch inline-six became the optional engine, with the 170 six becoming standard.
A three-speed manual was standard, with a four-speed manual introduced for 1964; the larger two engines were offered with a 3-speed automatic as an option. 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. Body In its layout, the Ford Econoline adapted several elements of the Volkswagen Type 2, while making major departures with other design features, with many elements of its design derived from its mid-engine layout. 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.
The use of a mid-engine layout enlarged the cargo area, as the engine compartment was relocated forward of the load floor (which was flattened). While Volkswagen would market the Type 2 in the United States until 1979, the configuration of the Econoline was adopted by Chevrolet/GMC in 1964 (replacing the Corvair-based ) and the 1964. Through its production, the first-generation Ford Econoline was offered in several variants, with four versions of the cargo van. Along with the 6-door windowless cargo van, Ford introduced an 8-door cargo van in 1963, adding two doors to the driver side. In 1964, a panel van variant was introduced, deleting the side loading doors. Cargo vans (with the exception of the panel van) were offered with or without windows in several configurations. In 1966, Ford introduced a 'Super Van' variant of the Econoline, extending the body 18 inches behind the rear axle.
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Ford Econoline TravelWagon (camper interior) Variants Alongside the Ford Falcon, the Ford Econoline was expanded into a product line including several vehicles. 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. Passenger van Introduced alongside the cargo van in 1961, Ford introduced two passenger variants of the Econoline (branded as part of the Falcon range) Alongside the Station Bus (branded as both a Falcon and Econoline), Ford marketed the Club Wagon. While the Station Bus was largely intended for commercial/fleet use, the Club Wagon was marketed as an alternative to station wagons. A five-seat configuration was standard, with an eight-seat configuration offered as an option.
Pickup truck Introduced as part of the Econoline model line for 1961, the Ford Econoline pickup truck was based upon the cargo van. Sharing the forward-control configuration of the, through its mid-engine chassis, the Econoline pickup truck saw no engine intrusion into the cargo bed. While far shorter than an F-100, the pickup was configured with a seven-foot long cargo bed. The Econoline pickup was only produced during the first generation of production, ending production after the 1967 model year.
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. Rear view, Econoline pickup (Mercury version) Mercury Econoline The first-generation Econoline was sold by by both Ford and Mercury. Alongside the truck line, the Mercury Econoline allowed for Ford of Canada to maximize its presence in rural areas served by either a Ford or a Lincoln-Mercury dealer network, but not both. 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. In 1961, the pickup truck commenced production at in Canada; later that year, Mercury Econoline pickup production shifted to the Lorain, Ohio assembly plant. From 1962 to 1965, Mercury sourced Econoline vans and pickups from Oakville, with all later vehicles imported from the United States. Production numbers of Mercury Econolines were low; for example, a total of 1,291 Mercury Econoline pickup trucks were built in 1965.
During 1968, Mercury ended its sale of light trucks, discontinuing the M series. Subsequently, the next van sold by Mercury was the 1993 minivan. 1972–1974 Ford Club Wagon Overview Production 1968–1974 Body and chassis 3-door Powertrain 240 cu in (3.9 L) I6 300 cu in (4.9 L) I6 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 3-Speed Manual 3-speed automatic Dimensions SWB: 105.5 in (2,679.7 mm) LWB: 123.5 in (3,136.9 mm) As the result of a lengthy strike in the 1967, the launch of the second-generation Econoline van was delayed almost four months until January 1968. Instead of calling it a 1968 or 1968.5 model, Ford decided to call it the 1969 model. 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. Chassis While the unibody construction of the previous-generation van was carried over, a major change was made in the overall layout in the body and chassis of the Econoline.
To build a heavier-duty chassis, the mid-engine forward-control layout was abandoned in favor of a front-engine layout with the axle placed forward; this also allowed the use of the ' front suspension used in the F-series trucks. 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. As they had become introduced as options in Dodge and Chevrolet/GMC vans, Ford introduced a V8 engine option into the powertrain line. Body With the change of chassis and axle configurations, the Econoline gained a conventional hood for engine access (though most engine access remained from the interior). To aid in engine compartment ventilation, the model was given a conventional grille, styled similar to the F series.
For 1971, the grille was redesigned to match the updated F series. 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. The introduction of the cab-chassis variant would become popular in the recreational-vehicle industry (a Class C RV), a segment still dominated by the E series in the 2010s. Interior Inside of the Econoline, the shift of the engine location moved the engine housing from between the seats to in front of the driver and front passenger, under the windshield. While the Econoline cargo van remained, it was joined by an Econoline passenger van (replacing the Falcon van). To attract more buyers to passenger vans, Ford introduced two new trims of the passenger van, the Ford Club Wagon and Ford Club Wagon Chateau.
Based on the long-wheelbase version, the Chateau had air conditioning, fabric on all seats, an AM/FM sound system, and the option of 12-passenger seating. Second-generation models 1969–1974. 1983–1991 Ford Club Wagon Overview Also called Ford Club Wagon Production 1975–1991 Body and chassis 3-door Related Powertrain 240 cu in (3.9 L) 300 cu in (4.9 L) I6 302 cu in (4.9 L) 351 cu in (5.8 L) V8 460 cu in (7.5 L) V8 6.9 V8 7.3 V8 3-speed 4-speed manual 3-speed 4-speed automatic 5-speed For 1975, the Econoline/Club Wagon were given a complete redesign. Based on, Ford became the first American manufacturer to adapt body-on-frame construction to a full-size van.
The new-generation Econoline would become common not only in its own right, but as the basis for other vehicles. 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.
The shared drivetrain with the F series marked the beginning of aftermarket four-wheel drive conversions. During the 1970s, the Econoline became popular as a basis for.
Using the sparsely-equipped Econoline cargo van as a basis, a luxurious interior was fitted, along with extensive customization of the exterior. A stillborn variant of the Econoline, the, nearly reached production as the first American minivan.
While a running prototype was produced and planned for a potential 1975-1976 introduction, lack of funding led to the discontinuation of the project. 1980s Ford Club Wagon XLT To increase the versatility of the full-size van line, the Econoline was developed using body-on-frame construction for the first time. In addition to increasing the strength of the chassis, the configuration allowed more commonality with the F-series trucks. As before, the Twin I-Beam front suspension was used. In its new configuration, the engine was moved further forward and lowered, relative to the body. In a massive growth spurt, the short-wheelbase configuration was 0.5 inches longer than the previous long-wheelbase chassis; the new long-wheelbase chassis was 138 inches, the longest wheelbase full-size van sold until 1990. In 1988, the 124-inch wheelbase was discontinued, leaving the 138-inch wheelbase as standard.
In 1982, to increase the fuel economy of the Econoline without a major loss in engine output, Ford introduced the option of a 6.9L IDI diesel V8 produced by International Harvester; in 1988, this was enlarged to 7.3L. The diesel V8 engines were available only in Econoline 350s (or Club Wagons sold on the same chassis).
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. Body Unlike its predecessors, Ford designed the 1975 Econoline with a true 'two-box' layout. Similar to the of the time, the configuration moved the engine as far forward as possible and lower in the chassis than in its predecessor; although the hood was nearly twice as long, the hoodline was much lower. 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.
During its sixteen-year production run, the exterior of the Econoline/Club Wagon would remain nearly unaltered. In 1978, the Super Van/Super Wagon was introduced; based on the 138-inch wheelbase, it was a rear body extension allowing for extra cargo room or an extra row of seating (for up to 15 passengers). In 1979, a minor facelift updated the grille design; round headlights were replaced by rectangular units. In 1983, the Ford Blue Oval was added to the grille, replacing the 'FORD' lettering on the hood. Although the 1986 minivan would introduce styling far different from the Econoline, the basic styling of the full-size van would heavily influence the (and its SUV offspring, the ). Interior Inside, the redesign of the chassis expanded interior room, though the rear of the engine still remained between the front seats; an engine cover still provided access for servicing.
Sharing many controls with the F series, the new design also improved interior ergonomics. 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. In addition, the Club Wagon was produced solely as a passenger van. After 1980, this was replaced by F-series nomenclature of XL and XLT. In line with the F series, the Econoline/Club Wagon was sold in 100/150/250/350 variants, with the Econoline 100 discontinued in 1983 (Club Wagon chassis variants were not denoted). 1975–1991 Ford E-series dimensions 124' WB 138' WB (Standard Van) 138' WB (Super Van) Length 186.8 in (4,745 mm) 206.8 in (5,253 mm) 226.8 in (5,761 mm) Wheelbase 124 in (3,149.6 mm) 138 in (3,505.2 mm) Height 79.1–79.9 in (2,009.1–2,029.5 mm) 79.2–84.4 in (2,011.7–2,143.8 mm) 80.9–84.8 in (2,054.9–2,153.9 mm) Width 79.9 in (2,029 mm).
Sales Calendar year US sales 1997 186,690 1998 206,026 1999 202,024 2000 187,027 2001 159,565 2002 165,085 2003 161,721 2004 171,017 2005 179,543 2006 180,457 2007 168,722 2008 124,596 2009 85,735 2010 108,258 2011 116,874 2012 122,423 2013 125,356 2014 103,263 2015 50,788 2016 54,245 2017 53,304 Phaseout For the 2015 model year, the was introduced for sale in North America for the first time, replacing the E-series passenger and cargo vans in the United States and Canada. Although the Transit was also introduced in cutaway and chassis-cab configurations for North America as well, Ford has continued commercial production of the E series in cutaway cab and stripped chassis configuration; no planned date is set for the end of production. In Mexico, the E series has been entirely replaced by the Ford Transit in 2015, but the Diesel versions follow the European specifications with the 2.2L 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission instead of the 3.2L 5-cyl and automatic transmission used in the United States and Canada. Gasoline-powered versions retain the automatic transmission standard, but are only available with the naturally-aspirated 3.7L Ti-VCT V6. See also. References.
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