E-550
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From: Metamora
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.
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From: The KeyStone State
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.
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.
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From: Metamora
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...
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