E-Series cargo vans deliver capability, flexibility and affordability
Ford Motor Company prides itself in knowing its customer and delivering vehicles to meet customer's needs. That philosophy is no more evident than in the world of the E-Series cargo van.
"E-Series buyers have largely moved commercial in the last couple of decades," said Brown. "Today, 95 percent of our sales are to commercial or fleet-end users, with about half of those being cargo vans. We've tailored our E-Series cargo vans to provide the kind of options these customers look for and deliver them affordably."
E-Series vans are available in E-150 regular length and E-250 and E-350 regular- and extended-length models.
The standard E-Series offers up to 236.5 cubic feet of rear cargo space, with up to 275.1 cubic feet in extended van versions. The standard side doors on the van are 60/40 swing-out. A sliding cargo door is a no-cost option.
The E-Series cargo area features a double-wall design -- a full-size van exclusive -- which leaves the exterior sheet metal less vulnerable to damage from shifting cargo.
Ford Motor Company offers three no-charge ship-through cargo van up-fit packages aimed directly at the commercial market. These convenient options are not only designed to save money, but save time as well by allowing the van to be delivered to the dealer fully equipped and ready to go.
"Commercial customers who buy one or two units at a time from the dealership often wait until their old truck is out of service and need a new truck right now," Brown said. "They can't afford to wait an extra two or three days for bins or racks to be installed. They need something they can drive off of the lot today."
The EconoCargo System helps protect cargo with durable panels of high-density polyethylene. This system has a distinct advantage over similar systems sold by the competition: Ford's is insulated, so the interior of the E-Series with EconoCargoTM retains heat and cold more efficiently, which can provide many more vocational opportunities for food service markets, produce farms and medical suppliers.
The MasterackTM work-bin rack system is ideal for customers who must secure tools and parts. It includes fully installed steel shelving, drawers and cabinets. A full-width safety partition provides work-area access from the passenger compartment.
The QuietFlex Racks and Bins System, similar to the traditional Racks and Bins offering, is made of composite material and provides a quieter, more flexible storage solution. The QuietFlexTM package includes a lockable composite bulkhead that offers the driver 4 inches of additional seat recline.
Cargo van customers can also opt for a new dome light kit available on all commercial vans, an all-new feature for the 2008 model year.