2000 Econoline Overview

Product Information  Specifications Features & Options Overview FORD ECONOLINE Ford’s lineup of Econoline vans and passenger wagons is expanded for 2000 with an E-450 Super Duty stripped chassis. Econoline’s Triton engines add more horsepower and torque. The lineup serves up a number of additional improvements to strengthen the its leadership in sales, safety and customer loyalty. New Offering The new E-450 Super Duty stripped chassis boasts a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,050 pounds. The standard powertrain for the new stripped chassis is Ford’s powerful and dependable 5.4-liter Triton V-8 engine and a four-speed automatic overdrive (4R100) transmission. Ford’s 6.8-liter Triton V-10 engine, also teamed with a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission, is optional. Power-Improved The 5.4-liter Triton V-8 and 6.8-liter V-10 engines both serve up more power for 2000. The V-8 powerplant’s horsepower increases from 235 to 255, and the V-10 horsepower increases to 305 from 265. Torque increases from 335 foot-pounds to 350 for the V-8 and from 410 to 420 for the V-10. Year 2000 Upgrades Four-wheel anti-lock brakes now standard on all models Light convenience group, including courtesy lights, rear cargo light, chime warning module, “headlamps on” alert, illuminated entry and door courtesy lights for all doors now standard on all models Handling package is now standard on all Econoline wagons and vans Trailer towing package is standard on all wagons Remote Keyless Entry and power sail-mount mirrors are standard on recreational vans The extensive Ford Econoline lineup offers E-150 and E-350 Super Duty passenger wagons, E-350 and E-450 Super Duty cutaways and E-250, E-350 and E-450 Super Duty commercial stripped chassis. Trailer tow ratings range from 4,700 pounds for an E-150 van or wagon powered by a 4.2-liter sequential electronic fuel injection (SEFI) V-6 engine to 10,000 pounds for an E-350 Super Duty extended van or wagon with a 4.10 rear axle ratio powered by a Triton 6.8 liter SEFI V-10 or 7.3-liter Ford Power Stroke turbocharged diesel V-8 engine . On a common 138-inch wheelbase, Econoline wagon passenger accommodation is seven or eight for the E-150, twelve for the E-350 Super Duty, or fifteen for the E-350 Super Duty extended. Ford’s fuel-efficient, smooth operating 4.2-liter SEFI V-6 is the standard engine for the E-150 wagon, with the powerful and smooth-running Ford Triton 5.4-liter SEFI V-8 engine standard on the E-350 Super Duty wagons. A 4.6-liter Triton SEFI V-8 or 5.4-liter Triton V-8 is optional on the E-150 wagon. E-350 Super Duty wagon engine options are the 6.8-liter SEFI V-10 and 7.3-liter V-8 turbodiesel. All engines are teamed with an automatic overdrive transmission, and all gasoline engines feature a fail-safe cooling system to help protect against engine damage in case of a coolant loss. Sales and Manufacturing Since its 1960 introduction _ originally as a van, wagon and pickup _ more than 6 million Econolines have been sold. Econoline is manufactured at Ford’s Lorain Assembly Plant in Lorain, Ohio.