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Design A
new grille with an integrated Ford emblem leads the design changes
for 2003. The base grille is molded in color, textured and surrounds
sealed-beam halogen headlamps, while the high-series grille features
chrome trim, giving the vehicle a family resemblance with the Super
Duty pickup line. Also new this year are standard power exterior
mirrors on XL and XLT Wagons and Commercial Vans. Recreational vans
feature standard power exterior mirrors with integrated puddle
lamps. E-550 Super Duty Chassis Cab and Cutaway models feature
manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with dual lenses Ð flat and
convex. Merlot,
Mineral Gray and Silver Birch are new exterior colors for 2003.
Medium Flint and Medium Pebble are new interior hues. The E-Series
has aerodynamic styling that complements its image as a hard-working
vehicle. Wraparound bumpers help protect front-end sheet metal in
minor impacts. A light charcoal bumper is standard on the Commercial
Van and XL Wagon. A chrome bumper with rubstrip is standard on the
Recreational Van and XLT Wagon. Available
packages include a Chateau Appearance package, Exterior Upgrade
Package, RV Plus Package, Motorhome Prep Package and a Shuttle Bus
Prep Package. The E-Series cargo area is a double-well design Ð a
full-size Van exclusive Ð which leaves the exterior sheet metal
less vulnerable to damage from shifting cargo. Packaging Introduced
in spring 2002, the E-550 Super Duty is available as a cutaway or
chassis cab in five lengths, with wheelbases of 159.5, 177.5, 191.5,
209.5 and 233.5 inches. The all-new E-550 Super Duty boasts the
highest GVWR available in a van cutaway (17,500 and 19,000 pounds),
which provides for heavier payloads to meet the demands of various
commercial applications. Frame and suspension improvements ensure
smooth ride and handling characteristics. The
E-Series Van and Wagon are available in regular- and extended-length
models. The Van offers a cutaway version with a choice of three
wheelbases and a stripped chassis version with four wheelbases. The
standard side doors on the Van are 60/40 swing-out. A sliding cargo
door is a no-cost option. The E-Series offers up to 256.5 cubic feet
of rear cargo space, with up to 309.4 cubic feet in extended Van
versions. Two
innovative storage systems are available to best utilize that cargo
room. The EconoCargo System helps protect cargo with durable panels
of high-density polyethylene. The liner materials resist acids,
gasoline, salt, fertilizers, cleaners, insecticides and many
solvents. This system has a distinct advantage over similar systems
sold by the competition: It is insulated. The insulation is
installed behind the EconoCargo Panels and insulates the roof, walls
and door panels. With this insulation, the interior of the E-Series
with EconoCargo retains heat and cold more efficiently, which can
provide many more vocational opportunities for Van buyers, including
food service markets, produce farms and medical supply. The Racks
and Bins System is ideal for customers who must secure tools and
parts. It includes fully installed steel shelving, drawers and
cabinets, and a full-width safety partition provides work area
access from the passenger compartment. These packages are available
at no extra charge. New
to the lineup is an E-350 with a 138-inch wheelbase and
three-way-tipping flatbed Ð ideal for landscape operations. The
E-Series Wagon offers five different seating configurations,
accommodating from seven to 15 occupants. The deluxe engine cover
console is standard on all E-Series Wagon, Van and cutaway models
and includes dual-bin storage, four cup holders, coin slots, ashtray
and cellular phone holder. A tilt steering column is standard on all
models. New
for 2003
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