2011 Ford e Series
Ford Motor Company has a strong heritage in the area of work vehicles. The 2011 Ford E-Series keeps the heritage alive in the versatility and the very functional lineup. Ford's E-Series comes in an array of choices from simple cargo vans and wagons to cutaway vans and stripped chassis for any type of upfit.
Cargo Vans and Wagons
Like most manufacturers in the commercial market having a cargo van is a needed product to compete in the marketplace. Ford has been able to remain at the top of the list in this category by offering what customers want. In the cargo van world, you are able to get an E150, which is the half ton version, an E250, and an E350, which is a heavier duty cargo van. All three versions offer the a standard length and an extended length cargo van. Ford ups the ante by giving discounts for the racks and bins as well as a commercial upgrade package that adds power windows and locks. A great add when choosing a cargo that will fit your needs.
In the people mover world, Ford offers several different wagons. The wagons range from eleven passenger and fourteen passenger wagons to vocational uses. Just like the cargo vans, you are able to get an E150, E250, or E350 each allowing you to carry more people with each choice.
Cutaways and Stripped Chassis
A cutaway or stripped chassis van is an incomplete vehicle. This type of vehicle allows you to upfit the vehicle with your needs. On a cutaway you can apply a delivery type box or a shuttle bus. The cutaway van ranges from the E150, E250, E350, to the E450 having dual rear wheels for heavier applications. As far as the stripped chassis you see the same type of model lineup however there is no body, it literally is a chassis and motor. This type of vehicle is used for parcel delivery, for example Fedex or UPS. Also you see quite a few motor homes using the stripped chassis. Whatever your need Ford has van to fit those needs.
Powertrains
As far as motor choices, Ford E-Series has an engine to meet the needs of the kind of use you will need for the van. Ford offers a 4.6L V8 engine with 225 horsepower, a 5.4L V8 engine producing 255 horsepower, and a V10 6.8L engine pushing out an outstanding 305 horsepower. The 4.6L and 5.4L engines are mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission while the V10 is mated to Ford's TorqueShift Transmission in a 5-speed. This array of engine allows you to compliment your capability to your needs.
Ford is a dominant figure in the commercial marketplace and with good reason. Ford's E-Series model lineup allows you to be as versatile as need it to be. With choices like these, Ford will remain at the top of the list when it's time to look for another van to fit your needs.
