Ford E-Series Vans

Ford E Series Vans: Built to Last

For decades, more Ford E Series vehicles were sold than any other make of full-size van. Although discontinued, they're still on the road, widely available for purchase, and would make a useful addition to your fleet or come in handy for your personal use.

Affordable Ford E Series vans have two main types of engines: diesel and gasoline. In general, Ford diesel engines get better gas mileage than those that run on gasoline. In some instances, you can expect 20% more distance with diesel. Another lesser-known type of fuel category, known as flex-fuel or dual-fuel, is available as well and is a mixture of gasoline and a second fuel such as ethanol or methanol.

You can find new and used Ford E Series vans for passengers or for cargo. Passenger vans have windows on both sides of the body and the back, plus seating. Cargo vans generally only have windows in the back and the cab, although there are cargo vans that have a window on the door side of the body. Some cargo vans for sale come with shelving for tools and work equipment.

The following are some common features on E Series vans:

• Extended body - Extended body vans give you about 20 inches more length than standard body ones. See the manufacturer site for details.
• Box - Some of the Ford E Series vans come as box trucks and are suitable for transporting cargo. They have no passenger space except for what's in the cab, and they may come with shelves.
• 4x4 - If you're looking for a used Ford 4x4 van, you'll be happy to know that you can find a variety of affordable preowned 4x4 vans on eBay, from extended body options to 4x4 diesel vans for sale.
• Hi-Top - Some vans come with hi-tops, which are high roofs that are permanently fixed to the van and allow you to stand up inside.
• Lifted - Used lifted vans for sale give you tremendous ground clearance. Many of these preowned affordable lifted vans come with 4x4 capabilities since clearance is a great option for off-roading.

The E Series vans have either a sliding door or two parlor doors that open outward. The two parlor doors can open one at a time for your convenience. The sliding door is slightly less intrusive than the two parlor doors.