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1998 Ford Econoline Cargo Van E-150 Recreational

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Ford Econoline Cargo Van E-150 Recreational
Ford Econoline Cargo Van E-150 Recreational
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$19,270
Base Invoice:
$16,889
Destination:
$615
Engine/Fuel:
5.4L/330 Gas V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
E-150
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
15/19

Specifications

Vehicle
Rear Door Type : Dual
Engine
Engine Order Code : 99L
Engine Type : Gas V8
Displacement : 5.4L/330
Fuel System : SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 235 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 335 @ 3000
Engine Oil Cooler : Yes
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : 44E
Trans Type : 4
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again : HD Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.54
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.71
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.18
Clutch Size (in) :
Trans Power Take Off : No
Trans PTO Access : No
Transfer Case Model :
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High :
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low :
Transfer Case Power Take Off :
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 18
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 750
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) : 750
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : Dual 110
Maximum Alternator Watts : - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 29.0
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 3600
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 3800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 2617
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 2033
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 7000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 10,000
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 5,000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 6,900
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 1035
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) :
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) :
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : Coil
Suspension Type - Rear : Multi-Leaf 1-Stage
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3600
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 3830
Axle Type - Front : Twin I-Beam
Axle Type - Rear : Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3600
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 3800
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front :
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 3.55
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.00
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) :
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) :
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) :
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.72 x 0.38
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) :
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 11.03 x 2.25
Tires
Front Tire Order Code : T7Q
Rear Tire Order Code : T7Q
Spare Tire Order Code : 516
Front Tire Size : P235/75R15XL
Rear Tire Size : P235/75R15XL
Spare Tire Size : P235/75R15XL
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1984
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1984
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1984
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : 719
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : 719
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : 719
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material :
Steering
Steering Type : Power
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : 17.0
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock :
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 46.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 48.9
Frame
Frame Type : Single Channel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 9.6
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 8.6
Fuel Tank Location : Midship
Aux Fuel Tank Location : Aft of Rear Axle
Doors
Side Door Type : RH Sliding
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 138.0
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) : 211.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 79.3
Height, Overall (in) : 77.8
Overhang, Front (in) : 30.1
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : 43.8
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 22.6
Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 7.4
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 7.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in) : 48.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in) : 54.4
Side Door Opening Height (in) : 48.3
Side Door Opening Width (in) : 39.6
Step Up Height - Front (in) : - TBD -
Step Up Height - Side (in) : 18.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) : 120.5
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) : 72.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 52.8
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : 52.3
Cargo Volume (ft³) : 256.5
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 0
Front Head Room (in) : 42.5
Front Leg Room (in) : 40.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 68.4
Front Hip Room (in) : 65.6
Summary
Vehicle Name : Econoline Van
Body Style : E-150
Body Code : 138

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 15/hwy 19 (4.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 14/hwy 19 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 13/hwy 18 (5.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Front/rear chrome bumpers
Chrome grille/surround
Aerodynamic halogen headlights
Black sail-mounted tubular neck mirrors (RH convex)
Solar tinted glass
Fixed side/rear cargo door windows
Interval windshield wipers
Hinged side & rear cargo doors
Dash absorber
INTERIOR
Throw-away driver seat w/dual manual pedestals
Color-keyed engine cover w/map pocket, cupholder
Black vinyl steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel
Headlights-on audible alert
Pwr door locks/windows
Speed control
Front air conditioning
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (6) speakers, digital clock
12-volt pwr point in instrument panel
Color-keyed cowl trim panels
Color-keyed instrument panel
Color-keyed plastic door trim panels w/carpet insert
Courtesy light switches at all doors
Illuminated entry
Black plastic stepwell pads
Dunnage box-inc: dual untrimmed illuminated visor mirror kit
MECHANICAL
4.2L (256) SEFI SPI V6 engine
4-speed electronic automatic transmission w/OD-inc: aux oil cooler
3.55 rear axle ratio
Rear wheel drive
72 amp/hr (650-CCA) maintenance-free battery
130-amp alternator
138" wheelbase
7000# GVWR, springs (3400# front/3830# rear), axles (3600# front/3800# rear)
2125# maximum payload
Twin I-beam front suspension
Single-stage multi-leaf spring rear suspension
Handling pkg-inc: front stabilizer bar, HD front/rear gas shock absorbers
Trailer-towing pkg (class I)-inc: trailer wiring harness
P235/75R15XL all-season SBR BSW tires
Conventional spare tire
(5) 6.0J 5-hole steel wheels
15" wheel covers
Pwr steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
35 gallon fuel tank
Modified vehicle wiring kit & system
Incomplete vehicle certification
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger Second Generation (depowered) air bags
Color-keyed safety belts
Dual-note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
RECREATIONAL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: RH convex mirror, chrome bumpers/grille/ surround, color-keyed engine cover/safety belts/door trim panels/cowl trim panels/ instrument panel, HD service pkg, incomplete vehicle certification (REQ:743A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *AVAILABLE TO POOL ACCOUNTS ONLY* STANDARAD
743A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
LIGHT/CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: warning chime, courtesy light switches on all doors, illum entry, headlights-on audible alert $150
FREE FRONT AIR CONDITIONING (REQ: 996 Engine) *CREDIT* STANDARAD
RV PLUS PKG -inc: P235/75R15 OWL tires, aux heater/air cond pkg w/rear air cond controls, bright cast aluminum wheels, swing-out side/ fixed rear cargo door glass, remote keyless entry w/panic alarm, 4.6L Triton V8 engine, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pwr mirrors, premium elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette (N/A w/992 Engine, 60S Sliding Door) *GROSS* $1,830
RV PLUS PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
(4) BRIGHT CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS $310
PWR DRIVER SEAT -inc: dual manual lumbar (REQ: 21Y Captain's Chairs) $390
AUXILIARY FUEL PORT $25
AUXILIARY HEATER CONNECTOR PKG W/REAR FAN CONTROLS -inc: front heater, rear heater controls in instrument panel $25
AUXILIARY HEATER-AIR CONDITIONING CONNECTOR PKG -inc: front heater $100
AUXILIARY HEATER-AIR CONDITIONING CONNECTOR PKG W/REAR AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS -inc: front heater, rear air cond controls in instrument panel $110
DUAL HD BATTERIES -inc: 78 amp/hr (750-CCA) battery, auxiliary 75 amp/hr (625-CCA) deep cycle non-starting battery $145
DELUXE ENGINE COVER CONSOLE -inc:stowage area, (2) cupholders $150
DOOR TRIM PANEL DELETE *CREDIT* STANDARAD
ONE-UP FRONT GAWR *N/A if max front GAWR is computer selected* $30
PRIVACY GLASS -inc: tinted windshield/front door glass (REQ: 179 Glass or 17W Windows) $295
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER *Recommended when minimum temp is -10F or below* $35
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET STANDARAD
BRIGHT SWING-OUT RECREATIONAL MIRRORS $60
PWR SAIL-MOUNTED MIRRORS $160
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY W/PANIC ALARM -inc: panic button, passively-activated system, 2-remote entry transmitters $175
CLASS II/III/IV TRAILER TOWING PKG -inc: elect brake controller tap-in capability, trailer wiring harness w/bumper bracket/blade-style female connector, relay system for backup/B+/ running lights $190
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE $75
RADIO PREP PKG -inc: antenna, grilles, wiring, (6) speakers *Deletes radio chassis* *CREDIT* STANDARAD
PRICED DORA STANDARAD
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS $170
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) STANDARAD
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) STANDARAD
NON-CALIFORNIA DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) STANDARAD
Engine
4.2L (256) SEFI SPI V6 ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
4.6L (281) SOHC SEFI V8 "TRITON" ENGINE $640
5.4L (330) SOHC SEFI V8 "TRITON" ENGINE $1,300
Transmission
4-SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) (N/A w/99L Engine) STANDARAD
HD 4-SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: 99L Engine) STANDARAD
Axle Ratio
3.55 AXLE RATIO STANDARAD
3.55 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP $260
Tires
P235/75R15XL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
P235/75R15XL ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES $125
Side Door Type
60/40 HINGED SIDE CARGO DOOR (STD) STANDARAD
SLIDING SIDE CARGO DOOR (N/A w/178 Side/Rear Cargo Door Glass) *Deletes std fixed side cargo door windows* STANDARAD
P.E.P.
RECREATIONAL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, payload pkg #3, P235/75R15XL BSW tires, speed control/tilt steering, dual illum visor mirror kit, light/convenience group, pwr door locks/windows, elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 6-speakers, throw-away driver seat, 4-wheel anti-lock braking system, trailer towing pkg, tinted fixed side/rear cargo door glass, 15" wheel covers, aerodynamic halogen headlights, modified vehicle wiring kit *GROSS* $3,670
Seating Arrangement
SEATS NOT INCLUDED -inc:throw-away driver seat w/dual manual pedestals (STD) STANDARAD
DUAL CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS W/O TRIM $125
SEATS NOT INCLUDED -inc: throw-away driver seat *driver seat pedestal is prepared for pwr seat* $155
Seat Type
TRIM NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
Paint Type
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Payload Package
PAYLOAD PKG #3 -inc: 7000# GVWR, 2125# maximum payload STANDARAD
Glass Package
FIXED SIDE/REAR CARGO DOOR GLASS (STD) (N/A w/60S Sliding Side Door) STANDARAD
SLIDING SIDE CARGO DOOR GLASS NOT DESIRED (REQ: 60S Sliding Side Door) STANDARAD
SWING-OUT SIDE/FIXED REAR CARGO DOOR GLASS $85
WINDOWS ALL-AROUND -inc: swing-out side/fixed rear cargo door glass $250

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
2 Years/24,000 Miles

Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles

Roadside Assistance:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
99V046

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
2,000

Summary:
Vehicles equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components". In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the door striker. Owner notification was to begin during April 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-33673.

Dates of Manufacture:
Jan. 29 through Feb. 7, 1999

Manufacturer Recall Number:
99S04
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * *

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.