2001 Ford Cargo Van Ford Cargo Van 2001 Ford E-350 Super Duty Extended Cargo Van Full-size Van Extended Length RWD Lorain & Avon Lake, OH 2001 Econoline Vans are virtually the same as last year, with a deluxe engine cover console, a passenger-side airbag and a heavy-duty battery now being standard on all models. A Premium Van Package has been added for commercial vans. Recreational vans can be ordered with a CD-equipped stereo. Massive cargo-hauling ability, powerful engines, wide range of configurations. Offers very few convenience features. Tough, roomy, rugged and reliable, Ford's Econoline Van has a favorable, well-earned reputation. Since its introduction in 1960, Ford says it has sold more than 6 million Econolines. The current lineup is extensive. There is the base-model E-150, the E-250, the E-250 Extended, the tougher E-350 Super Duty, and the E-350 Super Duty Extended. Ford equips each of these vehicles in either recreational- or commercial-use trim. Both come standard with items like driver and passenger second-generation airbags, air conditioning and a handling package. Major optional equipment for vans (depending on the model) includes an all-around window package, exterior and interior upgrades, a trailer towing package and a sliding cargo door. The Econoline Van is available with five different engines (or six, if you count the special-order 5.4-liter natural gas V8). E-150s, E-250s and E-250 Extended models come with a standard 200-horsepower, 4.2-liter V6. Optional on the E-150 is either a 4.6-liter V8 or a 5.4-liter V8. The 4.6-liter produces 215 horsepower and 290 foot-pounds of torque, while the 5.4-liter makes 255 horsepower and 350 foot-pounds of torque. E-350 Super Duty and Super Duty Extended models have the 5.4-liter V8 as standard. To upgrade, you can go with a 305-horsepower, 6.8-liter V10 or Ford's 7.3-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V8. This monster cranks out 215 horsepower and 425 foot-pounds of torque. Four-speed automatic transmissions are standard across all models. Trailer ratings range from 5,100 pounds for an E-150 Wagon powered by a 4.2-liter V6, to 10,000 pounds for an E-350 Super Duty. And then there's the matter of cargo space -- up to 309 cubic feet of it! Let's see an Excursion try and match that. If you want to purchase a new full-size van, you're going to end up with the Econoline, the Chevrolet Express, the Dodge Ram Wagon or the GMC Savana. All three vehicles are similar in price and size. The Express and Econoline have more powerful optional engines, however. Horsepower and torque output from the Ford V10 and the Chevy big-block V8 are very similar. For buyers in this market, it will most likely come down to pricing and getting the desired options. Chevrolet Express Dodge Ram Van GMC Savana GMC Savana Cargo 336,000 336,000 336,000 5Unlimited NA NA NA 8 5.4 liters V8 255 hp @ 4500 rpm 350 ft-lbs. @ 2500 rpm 276 cu.ft. 3915 lbs. 10000 lbs. 231.9 in. 79.3 in. 84.1 in. 5478 lbs. 138 in. NA NA 42.5 in. NA 68.4 in. NA 65.6 in. NA 40 in. NA 2 Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Good Rating = Good Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 35 gal. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $22,245 $25,185 7.35% $665 N/A E-150 CARGO VAN (4A): 4.2L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; 650-amp battery; 130-amp HD alternator; transmission oil cooler; rear-wheel drive, 3.55 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, HD front shocks, rigid rear axle leaf suspension with rear leaf springs, HD rear shocks; recirculating-ball power steering; front disc/rear drum brakes with 4-wheel antilock braking system; 35 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; 3 doors with split swing-out right rear passenger door, split swing-out rear cargo door; class I towing, trailer harness; front and rear argent bumpers with rear step; clearcoat monotone paint; sealed beam halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6" silver steel wheels with P235/75SR15 BSW A/S tires; full-size steel spare wheel; air conditioning; AM/FM stereo w/clock, seek-scan feature, 2speakers, fixed antenna; 2 power accessory outlets, front lighter element, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, lights on, key in ignition; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; seating capacity of 2, front bucket seats with fixed headrests, driver and passenger armrests, driver's and front passenger's seats include 4-way direction control; 2nd-row seat; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; vinyl seats, front headliner, front vinyl floor covering, plastic/rubber gearshift knob; interior lights include dome light; day/night rearview mirror; engine cover console with storage, front cupholder, front underseat tray; cargo light; argent grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and blackdoor handles. E-250 CARGO VAN (4A) (in addition to or instead of F-150 COMMERCIAL CARGO VAN (4A) equipment): 4.09 axle ratio; 4-wheel disc brakes; 16" x 7" silver steel wheels and LT225/75SR16E BSW A/S tires. E-350 SUPER DUTY CARGO VAN (4A) (in addition to or instead of F-250 COMMERCIAL CARGO VAN (4A) equipment): 5.4L V8 SOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; 3.55 axle ratio; LT245/75SR16E BSW A/S tires. 15A Crew Van Package $1,037 $1,220 15B Crew Van Interior Upgrade Package $451 $530 166 Full Length Floor Covering $51 $60 173 Fixed Rear Cargo Door Glass $51 $60 178 Fixed Side Glass $111 $130 179 Swing-Out Side Glass $158 $185 179 Swing-Out Side Glass $73 $85 17W All-Around Windows $323 $380 18A Exterior Upgrade Package $352 $415 18B Interior Upgrade Package $761 $895 18B Interior Upgrade Package $782 $920 18M Premium Van Group $761 $895 21A Dual Captain's Chairs with Trim $81 $95 31B EconoCargo System $421 $495 31G Racks and Bins $421 $495 41H Engine Block Heater $30 $35 42F Clean Fuel Fleet LEV Option $0 $0 43P Power Group $591 $695 43P Power Group $455 $535 43P Power Group $506 $595 43P Power Group with Standard Mirror $455 $535 449 Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic with OD $0 $0 52N Speed Control/Tilt Steering Wheel $328 $385 536 Trailer Towing Package (Class II/III/IV) $221 $260 548 Bright Swing-Out Recreational Mirrors $51 $60 54X Mirror Delete $0 $0 574 High-Capacity Front/Rear Air Conditioning $702 $825 57X Aux Heater and A/C Connector Pkg with Rear Ctrl $12 $15 57X Aux Heater and A/C Connector Pkg with Rear Ctrl $93 $110 589 Radio: AM/FM Stereo with Cassette, Clock $132 $155 60S Sliding Side Cargo Door $0 $0 634 HD Auxiliary Battery $123 $145 63A Dual Alternator System (110-Amps) $493 $580 64X Hub Cap Delete $0 $0 671 Front GAWR One Up $26 $30 687 Running Boards $272 $320 760A Series Code 760A $0 $0 76W White Painted Bumpers $0 $0 76X Black Painted Bumpers $0 $0 924 Privacy Glass $357 $420 924 Privacy Glass $251 $295 945 Auxiliary Fuel Port $21 $25 946 License Plate Bracket/Anti-Theft Shield $26 $30 961 Full Function Aux Idle Control $170 $200 961 Full Function Aux Idle Control $47 $55 99F Engine: 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel $4,046 $4,760 99M Engine: 5.4L EFI V8 Natural Gas $5,542 $6,520 99S Engine: 6.8L EFI V10 $595 $700 C Cloth Seat Trim with Bucket Seats $17 $20 E Cloth Seat Trim with Captain's Chairs $0 $0 X32 4.10 Axle Ratio $38 $45 XC2 Limited Slip with 4.10 Axle Ratio $229 $270 XC2 Limited Slip with 4.10 Axle Ratio $267 $315 XC4 Limited Slip with 3.73 Axle Ratio $229 $270 XC9 Limited Slip with 3.55 Axle Ratio $229 $270