2004 Ford Econoline: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Ford's full-size cargo and passenger vans get a new diesel engine option and other minor changes for 2004. Econoline cargo vans come with or without windows and rear seats in 1/2-ton E-150, 3/4-ton E-250, and 1-ton E-350 versions. Passenger vans come in E-150 and E-350 models. E-250/350s offer regular or extended-length bodies, E-150s regular only; both have center-opening rear cargo doors and either 60/40 doors or a single slider on the passenger side. Cargo vans come standard with two front bucket seats, but can carry up to five with the rear bench included in the Crew Van package. Regular-length passenger vans seat from 7 to 12 passengers, while extendeds carry up to 15.

This year, Ford drops the base 6-cylinder engine, making the 4.6-liter V8 standard in E-150/250 models. Optional on the E-150/250 and standard on E-350 models is a 5.4-liter V8. Optional on the E-350 is a 6.8-liter V10. New this year is a 6.0-liter turbodiesel V8 that makes 235 horsepower. It replaces a less-power 7.3-liter diesel and comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission. All other engines team with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel antilock brakes are standard. For 2004, 11- and 14-passenger configurations are available with a center isle, rear disc brakes are made standard on all models, and an AM/FM/CD audio system is available.