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1998 Ford Econoline Cargo Van E-250 Super

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Ford Econoline Cargo Van E-250 Super
Ford Econoline Cargo Van E-250 Super
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$20,295
Base Invoice:
$17,761
Destination:
$615
Engine/Fuel:
5.4L/330 Gas/Propane V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
E-250 Super
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
14/19

Specifications

Vehicle
Rear Door Type : Dual
Engine
Engine Order Code : 99Z
Engine Type : Gas/Propane V8
Displacement : 5.4L/330
Fuel System : SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 206 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 290 @ 2250
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) : 11
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 14
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) : 3400
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 5345
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 2662
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 2549
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 8600
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 11,000
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) : 7,400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 1110
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) :
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) :
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : Coil
Suspension Type - Rear : Multi-Leaf 2-Stage
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3400
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 5545
Axle Type - Front : Twin I-Beam
Axle Type - Rear : Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 4600
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 5400
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front :
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 4.09
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) : 13.03 x 0.48
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) :
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 12.0 x 3.0
Tires
Front Tire Order Code : T38
Rear Tire Order Code : T38
Spare Tire Order Code : 516
Front Tire Size : LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size : LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size : LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 3042
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 3042
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : 3042
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : 677
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : 677
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : 677
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in) :
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) : 48.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 50.2
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) : 231.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 79.3
Height, Overall (in) : 80.0
Overhang, Front (in) : 30.1
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : 63.8
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 25.4
Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 7.6
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 7.6
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) : 140.4
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) : 309.4
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-250 Super
Body Code : 138

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 14/hwy 19 (4.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 13/hwy 17 (5.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 11/hwy 14 (5.4L natural gas engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Front/rear light charcoal bumpers
Light charcoal grille/surround
Sealed-beam halogen headlights
Black sail-mounted tubular neck mirrors
Solar tinted glass
Interval windshield wipers
Hinged side & rear cargo doors
INTERIOR
Dual vinyl front bucket seats
Medium graphite-color engine cover w/map pocket, cupholder
Front black vinyl floor mat
Black vinyl steering wheel
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: (2) speakers, digital clock
12-volt pwr point in instrument panel
Medium graphite-color cowl trim panels
Dark graphite-color instrument panel
Graphite-color plastic door trim panels
Front hardboard headliner
Dual medium graphite-color vinyl sun visors
LH/RH coat hooks
Lights-inc: front dome, rear cargo
Black plastic stepwell pads
MECHANICAL
4.2L (256) SEFI SPI V6 engine
4-speed electronic automatic transmission w/OD-inc: aux oil cooler
3.73 rear axle ratio
Rear wheel drive
72 amp/hr (650-CCA) maintenance-free battery
95-amp alternator
138" wheelbase
7300# GVWR, springs (3100# front/4265# rear), axles (4600# front/5400# rear)
2125# maximum payload
Twin I-beam front suspension
2-stage multi-leaf spring rear suspension
Gas shock absorbers
LT225/75R16D all-season SBR BSW tires
Conventional spare tire
(5) 7.0K 8-hole steel wheels
Hub caps
Pwr steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Rear wheel anti-lock braking system
35 gallon fuel tank
SAFETY
Rear wheel anti-lock brakes
Driver Second Generation (depowered) air bag
Front passenger Second Generation air bag (under 8500# GVWR only)
Medium graphite-color safety belts
Single-note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
99M ALTERNATIVE FUEL SAVINGS (REQ: 99M Engine) *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
EXTERIOR UPGRADE PKG -inc: chrome bumpers, chrome grille, aerodynamic halogen headlamps, full wheel covers $335
INTERIOR UPGRADE PKG -inc: full-length carpet, cloth headliner,cloth front door trim panels, dual cloth captain's chairs, cloth sunvisors, dash absorber, light/convenience group, full B-pillar trim, hardboard side/rear door trim panels (REQ:43P Pwr Group) (N/A w/99M Engine) $920
PWR GROUP -inc: pwr door locks w/rear door switch, pwr windows, pwr mirrors (REQ: 173, 178, 179 or 17W Glass) $655
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM $610
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG $245
130 AMP HD ALTERNATOR $80
AUXILIARY FUEL PORT (N/A w/99M Engine) $25
DUAL HD BATTERIES -inc: 78 amp/hr (750-CCA) battery, auxiliary 75 amp/hr (625-CCA) deep cycle non-starting battery $145
CHROME REAR STEP BUMPER (REQ: 18A Exterior Upgrade Pkg) $160
LIGHT CHARCOAL REAR STEP BUMPER (N/A w/18A Exterior Upgrade Pkg) $120
BLACK-PAINTED BUMPERS (N/A w/18A Exterior Upgrade Pkg) STANDARAD
WHITE-PAINTED BUMPERS (N/A w/18A Exterior Upgrade Pkg) STANDARAD
DELUXE ENGINE COVER CONSOLE -inc:stowage area, (2) cupholders $150
FULL LENGTH FLOOR COVERING *Deletes carpet w/18B Interior Upgrade Pkg* $60
ONE-UP FRONT GAWR *N/A if max front GAWR is computer selected* $30
NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEM (REQ: 99Z Bi-Fuel Engine) $7,315
87N NATURAL GAS FUEL SAVINGS (REQ: 87N Natural Gas Fuel System) *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM (REQ: 99Z Bi-Fuel Engine) $5,505
87P PROPANE FUEL SAVINGS (REQ: 87P Propane Fuel System) *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
PRIVACY GLASS -inc: tinted windshield/front door glass (REQ: 179 Glass or 17W Windows) $295
HANDLING PKG -inc: front stabilizer bar, HD front/rear shock absorbers $80
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER *Recommended when minimum temp is -10F or below* $35
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET STANDARAD
LIGHT/CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: warning chime, courtesy light switches on all doors, illum entry, headlights-on audible alert $150
MIRROR DELETE -inc: incomplete vehicle certification *w/43P Pwr Group does not include pwr mirrors* STANDARAD
BRIGHT SWING-OUT RECREATIONAL MIRRORS *w/43P Pwr Group does not include pwr mirrors* $60
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY W/PANIC ALARM -inc: panic button, passively-activated system, 2-remote entry transmitters (REQ: 43P Pwr Group, 593 Light/Convenience Group) $175
HD SERVICE PKG -inc: handling pkg, dual elect horns, HD alternator $180
SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL $385
CLASS I TRAILER TOWING PKG -inc: handling pkg, trailer wiring harness, dual elect horns (N/A w/99Z Engine) $230
CLASS II/III/IV TRAILER TOWING PKG -inc: class I trailer towing pkg, elect brake controller tap-in capability, trailer wiring harness w/ bumper bracket/blade-style female connector, relay system for backup/B+/running lights, HD alt (N/A w/99Z Engine) $410
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: clock, 4-speakers $155
RADIO DELETE *Deletes std radio* *CREDIT* STANDARAD
BLACK BODYSIDE MOLDING (LPO) $135
REDUCED RANGE PKG -inc: single underbody fuel cylinder w/7.5 slow-fill (gas-equivalent) gallon capacity (REQ: 99M Engine) *Deletes (2) aft-axle fuel cylinders* (LPO) *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
5.4L (330) SOHC SEFI V8 "TRITON" ENGINE $1,300
5.4L (330) SOHC V8 BI-FUEL PREP "TRITON" ENGINE (REQ: 202 Payload Pkg) (REQ: 87P Propane or 87N Natural Gas Fuel Systems) *Available to certified dealers only* $150
5.4L (330) SOHC NATURAL GAS V8 ENGINE -inc: (3) natural gas fuel cylinders w/16.1 slow-fill (gas-equivalent) gallon capacity, cloth dual bucket seats, interior-mounted spare tire (REQ: T37 Tires) *Available to certified dealers only* $7,375
Transmission
4-SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) (REQ: 992 Engine) STANDARAD
HD 4-SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (N/A w/992 Engine) STANDARAD
Axle Ratio
3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/203 Payload Pkg REQ: 99L Engine) STANDARAD
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP (w/203 Payload Pkg REQ: 99L Engine) $260
4.09 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 992 Engine, 203 Payload Pkg, T38 Tires) STANDARAD
4.09 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP (REQ: 992 Engine, 203 Payload Pkg, T38 Tires) $260
Spare Tires
FULL-SIZE SPARE TIRE & WHEEL (STD) STANDARAD
SPARE TIRE & WHEEL NOT INCLUDED *Deletes jack, jack handle* *CREDIT* STANDARAD
Tires
LT225/75R16D ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (REQ: 201 Payload Pkg) STANDARAD
LT225/75R16E ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (w/203 Payload Pkg REQ: 99L or 99Z Engine) $85
LT245/75R16E ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 992 Engine, 203 Payload Pkg) STANDARAD
Side Door Type
60/40 HINGED SIDE CARGO DOOR (STD) STANDARAD
SLIDING SIDE CARGO DOOR (N/A w/178 Side/Rear Cargo Door Glass) STANDARAD
P.E.P.
COMMERCIAL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle only STANDARAD
Seating Arrangement
DUAL BUCKET SEATS (STD) STANDARAD
DUAL CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS (REQ: E_ Cloth Trim) $95
Seat Type
VINYL TRIM (STD) STANDARAD
CLOTH TRIM $20
CLOTH TRIM (N/A w/211 Seats) STANDARAD
Paint Type
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Air Cond Option
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
FRONT AIR CONDITIONING $975
HIGH CAPACITY FRONT/REAR AIR CONDITIONING -inc: aux heater, HD alternator *Headliner & overhead ducts not included* $1,800
Payload Package
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 7300# GVWR, 2125# maximum payload (STD) STANDARAD
PAYLOAD PKG #3 -inc: 8450# GVWR, 3230# maximum payload (REQ: 99M or 99Z Engines) STANDARAD
HD PAYLOAD PKG -inc: 8600# GVWR, 3375# maximum payload *Deletes std front passenger air bag* $320
Ambulance Package
AMBULANCE PREP PKG NOT REQUIRED (STD) STANDARAD
Glass Package
SIDE/REAR GLASS NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
FIXED REAR CARGO DOOR GLASS $60
FIXED SIDE/REAR CARGO DOOR GLASS (N/A w/60S Sliding Side Door) $130
SWING-OUT SIDE/FIXED REAR CARGO DOOR GLASS $185
WINDOWS ALL-AROUND -inc: swing-out side/fixed rear cargo door glass $380

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.