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Hardworking
Dependability
Dependability
is important to all buyers, but especially to commercial customers.
If their truck isn't working, neither are they. The E-Series
delivers high-mileage durability with features such as the
coil-on-plug ignition system on Triton™ engines that
replaces traditional spark plug wires. And the 100,000-mile
scheduled tune-up interval (under normal driving conditions
with regular fluid and filter changes) means less downtime.
The fail-safe cooling system helps protect gasoline engines
from potential damage due to loss of coolant. This often allows
the driver to travel a short distance to obtain service if
the engine overheats. Distance traveled depends on vehicle
load, road conditions, and outside temperature. A heavy-duty
battery provides extra power for heavy-duty applications.
Powertrains
The
E-Series offers five engines, beginning with a 4.2-liter OHV
V-6. Three Triton engines (4.6L SOHC V-8, 5.4L SOHC V-8 and
the 6.8L SOHC V-10) have a deep-skirt engine block design and
low-friction components to enhance reliability and fuel
economy. In January 2002, the 5.4L engine was named Ward's
Auto World magazine's "Ten Best Engines" for the
sixth year in a row.
Rounding
out the engine lineup is the 7.3L Power Stroke turbo diesel
V-8.
The
5.4L V-8 is available with a compressed natural gas fuel
system.
The E-Series has a 4-speed
automatic overdrive transmission with heavy-duty components. A
wide-ratio version has wide gear ratios to take advantage of
the engine's broad torque range. A practical benefit of the
excellent power on E-Series is its outstanding trailer towing
capability. When properly equipped, the E-150 Van can tow up
to 6,800 pounds, the E-150 Wagon up to 6,500 pounds and the
E-350 Super Duty and Super Duty Extended Wagon up to 10,000
pounds. All Wagon and Van models have a standard Class I
Trailer Tow Package that includes a four-pin trailer wiring
harness. An available Class II/III/IV Trailer Tow Package
includes an electric brake controller with tap-in capability,
seven-pin trailer wiring harness with bumper bracket and relay
system for backup/running lights.
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