E-550

1olddog2 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-08-2004, 08:05 PM

info??

86rustbucket · #2 (**permalink**) 02-09-2004, 07:39 AM

My understanding is that the E-550 came out sometime in 2002 for use as a cab chassis version only, specifically for the motor home market. I've heard that the frame rails are further apart than those in the super duty trucks (f-450 and above) that allows better packaging for chassis componenents needed for a motor home conversion. The E-550s came with solid mono-beam axles in the front, not sure about the rears. All came with 225/70R19.5 medium duty (steel carcass) truck tires, the kind that take like 110 psi. I'm not sure if they are still in production.

Yakk · #3 (**permalink**) 02-09-2004, 05:21 PM

Ford stopped production of the E-550.
Something like 6 months after they were brought to market.
My understanding Ford closed the plant.

Not sure, but I think 7.3 Powerstroke was the only available
engine.

The Quigley 4X4 conversion was available for upfit on these models.

86rustbucket · #4 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 07:45 AM

The plant is still in production, the one and only plant that produces the E-series vans is in Lorain, Ohio. If you are ever in the neighborhood, drive by. It is off Baumhaurt road on I-80 (Ohio Turnpike). I think it is exit 135. Just take the exit and go north towards Lake Erie. You will see the plant on your right, but you will notice a sea of E-vans first...