Large vans

For 2007, “Built Ford Tough” takes on even more meaning for Ford E-Series Vans and Wagons, which now feature a standard oil cooler on all models, and a larger rear stabilizer bar and larger-diameter aluminum driveshaft on E-150 models.

2007 Ford E-Series

Ford’s exclusive AdvanceTrac ® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®) is now standard on all E-Series E-350 Wagons powered by the Triton™ 5.4-liter V-8. Reverse sensing is now available on Van and Wagon models with rear step or contour bumpers.

Three new exterior colors are available for the E-Series Van and Wagon: Forest Green, Pueblo Gold and Dark Blue Pearl. E-Series Cutaways are also available in Dark Blue Pearl Blue.

New 2008 Ford E-Series features best-in-class capability, an improved chassis for better durability and handling, cargo security technologies and the return of the diesel engine option.

The new 2008 E-Series commercial van – America’s best selling cargo vans, cutaways and passenger wagons – gets a major makeover inspired by the new F-Series Super Duty’s bold new front-end design to communicate a list of chassis and suspension upgrades that increase capability and improve ride and handling.

2008 Ford E-Series

Ford E-Series – America’s top selling full-size van for 29 years running – delivers an improved interior for 2009, along with new tools designed to help customers manage their fleets more efficiently, track and secure tools and better serve customers.

2009 Ford E-Series

2009 Ford E-Series: Ford’s class-leading E-Series full-size van delivers even more functionality for 2009 thanks to a redesigned instrument panel that includes four new upfitter switches and class-leading convenience features like integrated navigation system and SIRIUS Travel Link™.

Monday, May 12, 2008 - New research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found June through August to be the deadliest time of year for 15-passenger van occupants, due to rollover crashes. Statistics show that 31 percent of fatal rollovers involving 15-passenger vans occur during the busy summer travel months.

NHTSA Administrator Nicole R. Nason is urging all 15-passenger van users to take appropriate safety precautions when taking to the road during this busy travel season.

“The last thing we want is a summer outing to turn into a tragic memory,” Nason said.

DETROIT, 2008-05-08 -- General Motors continues to make training available for its large van consumers. For several years, Coaching Systems® LLC, which designed a unique course for GM large van consumers, has teamed up with GM to offer training at a 40 percent discount to GM’s large van consumers. This training is designed to reinforce information that may be helpful for drivers of large vans.

Coaching Systems developed this course for GM’s large van consumers, building on van driver training that started in 1991 in conjunction with the National Safety Council. This web-based interactive coaching course reviews topics of interest to drivers of large vans: