How did the Ford E-150 get its start?

More than half a century ago in 1961, Ford introduced a purely commercial utilitarian vehicle named the Econoline. It could be availed as a Pickup, Delivery Van or Station Bus equipped with a 2.3-liter V6 engine and 3-speed manual transmission.

A year later, the vehicle got friendlier to non-business customers as The Ford Club Wagon rolled off the assembly line. It proved popular with families interested in long-haul trips that involved light towing of boats, campers, and the like.

Still basking in the success of the first Econoline, the company released the second generation Econoline in 1969 that came with V8 engines and air conditioning. The next generation Club Wagon was also launched with new and improved front suspension.

In the 21 century, the Econoline was re-launched as the E-Traveler in a market that was already saturated with SUVs and mini-vans. Though its performance wasn't stellar, the company maintained the vehicle lineup as the "E-Series" which remains the choice for ambulances, recreational vans, and other service-oriented vehicles.

Why is the Ford E-150 one of Ford's best selling vehicles in the company's history?

Basically, the E-series' basic design remained unchanged. The fact that it got better year after year (in terms of engine specifications and user features) makes the Ford E-150 the single most popular van in the United States over the last three decades. For the current year, passenger and cargo versions of the E-series have been discontinued and replaced by the Ford Transit. The company has committed production of the E-series "possibly until the end of the decade".

What is the Ford E-150's distinct advantage?

The Ford E-150 didn't earn its support overnight. Being a name that can be trusted for hauling anything and everything doesn't come easy. Strong and reliable engine muscle as well as passenger-friendly features is what propelled the E-150 to where it is now. Despite the fact that the E-series has lost its diesel engine altogether, the company remains optimistic at the E-series' ability to please future generations as it has done so often for past ones.

How can I increase the longevity of my Ford E-150?

It goes without saying that you add years to your vehicle's lifespan with regular maintenance - changing oil, oil filters, spark plugs, and air filters regularly based on mileage. In addition, pre-owned E-Series vans will live and perform longer after a suspension overhaul that should pre-empt the ball joint issue so prevalent in previous models.

What do I do when the "Check Engine" lamp comes on for no reason and the engine misfires?

In most cases, spark plugs may have been dislodged from the cylinder heads. As a result, a loud popping noise is heard and a subsequent misfire occurs. Over time, the threads on the spark plug ports become worn, resulting in the dislodging of the spark plugs. You can replace these threads using commercially available aluminum inserts if your vehicle is out of warranty. Owners of vehicles under base warranty can have the cylinder head replaced.

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