Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Ford E-Series vehicles are full-size passenger and cargo vans built on a truck frame, and have been in production since 1961. Their sibling is the Ford F-Series pickup truck. The E-Series van, also called the Econoline, comes as the half-ton E-150, the three-quarter-ton E-250 and the one-ton E-350. The E-Series can accommodate from eight to 15 passengers depending on the model.

Size

    Ford places all 2011 E-Series full-size vans on a 138-inch wheelbase. The E-150 and E-250 are 216.7 inches long and 79.4 inches wide. The E-150 is 82.1 inches tall, with the E-250 1 inch taller. The E-350 is 236.7 inches long, 79.4 inches wide and 82.3 inches tall. The E-150 carries up to eight passengers, the E-250 up to 12 and the E-350 up to 15.

Power

    Three engines are available for the 2011 E-Series van: the 225-horsepower 4.6-liter Triton V8, the 255-hp 5.4-liter Triton V8 and the 305-hp V10. The 4.6-liter generates 286 foot-pounds of torque, which is the twisting force developed inside the engine to give the van acceleration. The 5.4-liter V8 version provides 350 foot-pounds of torque, and the V10 develops 420 foot-pounds of torque. The 4.6-liter model has a 3.55-inch bore and 3.54-inch stroke. The 5.4-liter V8 and V10 have a 3.55-inch bore and 4.16-inch stroke. A four-speed automatic transmission transmits the power to the wheels on the E-150. The four-speed or the optional five-speed automatic serves the E-250. The E-350 gets the five-speed automatic as standard equipment.

Fuel

    The 4.6-liter and 5.4-liter V8s can be equipped with a flex-fuel system that allows the engine to operate on 15 percent unleaded 87-octane gasoline and 85 percent ethanol. The engines can also run on 100 percent gasoline. Ford did not offer an E-Series Hybrid in 2010.

Chassis

    A Twin I-beam with computer-operated coil springs and stabilizer bar serves as the front suspension. A two-stage multi-leaf spring system with a solid axle is in the rear. Heavy-duty gas shock absorbers are at the four corners. All vans have four-wheel disc brakes.

Capacities

    The 2011 Ford E-150 powered by the 4.6-liter V8 and equipped with a 4:1 axle ratio, and is capable of towing up to 6,100 pounds with eight occupants. The 5.4-liter V8 version can tow up to 7,000 pounds and carry eight people. The 5.8-liter V8-powered E-250, with a 4:1 axle ratio, can tow up to 6,701 pounds. The E-350, equipped with the 5.4-liter V8 and a 3.73:1 or 4:1 axle ratio, and carrying up to 11 people, can haul up to 6,500 pounds. The V10-powered E-350, with a 4:1 axle ratio and up to 15 occupants, can tow 10,000 pounds, according to the Ford Motor Company. Cargo capacity is up to 251.7 cubic feet.

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