E-Series also offers a full suite of conventional safety features. The driver and front-passenger air bag supplemental restraint system provides protection in frontal collisions. Side-door intrusion beams provide additional protection in certain side collisions. The standard four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps provide steering control in hard-braking situations.


E-Series Major Features and Options

XL Wagon: air conditioning, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, AM/FM audio system, two 12-volt power points, dual high-back front bucket seats, two three-passenger rear bench seats, tilt steering and interval wipers.

XLT Wagon adds: chrome bumpers; halogen aerodynamic headlamps; six-speaker audio system with CD player; dual cloth captain's chairs; carpeting and front floor mats; power windows, mirrors and door locks; and speed control.

Chateau Wagon adds: two-tone paint, bright aluminum wheels, quad cloth captain's chairs, privacy glass, overhead console, leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry and running boards.

Options include: extra sound insulation, auxiliary climate control and packages for specific commercial applications.



Milestones - E Series

1960
Ford introduces E-100 Econoline as a 1961 model with three body styles: Delivery Van, Pickup and Station Bus
1961
Panel Van joins the lineup - at a lower price - without side cargo doors

1966
Standard safety belts introduced
1968
Ford introduces second-generation Econoline with E-100, E-200 and E-300 models in two wheelbase options
1974
Econoline sales reach 1 million
1978
Econoline sales reach 2 million with the debut of the 15-passenger Super Wagons
1985
Ford introduces E-350 Stripped Chassis with 176-inch wheelbase
1993
Ford introduces an all-new E-Series; Motor Trend magazine names Club Wagon "Truck of the Year"
2001
E-Series celebrates 40th anniversary of commercial truck leadership
2005
Ford's exclusive AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control introduced on extended-length E-350 Wagons
2004
E-Series celebrates 25 years of full-size bus/van leadership

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