Ford E-350

Van or wagon, whatever the category, the Ford E-350 is definitely a tough contender for favorite truck. The E-350 Super Duty truck is massive, and quite impressive. Rugged exteriors and spacious interiors are the hallmark of this big cargo van or wagon. Cargo space extends up to 275 cubic feet and the vehicle can comfortably seat 15 occupants, so there is no doubt left about the passenger or cargo carrying capacity of this giant on wheels. Edmunds.com sums up the general view quite correctly: “Tough, roomy, rugged and reliable, Ford’s Econoline has a favorable, well-earned reputation.” Indeed, with good scores in most aspects, the E-350 cannot be ignored.

The trims are Commercial Cargo Van, Recreational Cargo Van, Commercial Extended Cargo Van, Recreational Extended Cargo Van, XL Wagon, XLT Wagon, XL Extended Wagon, and the XLT Extended Wagon. These are quite attractively priced at MSRP ranging from $28,885 to $34,695. The standard engine for all trims is the 5.4-liter Triton V8 that offers 255 horsepower. This engine works with a 4-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking differently, there are two interesting engine options: a 6.0 liter Powerstroke diesel engine offering 235 hp and another Triton V8 6.8 liter engine offering an amazing 305 hp. These options are mated to a TorqShift 5-speed automatic transmission.

While performance is certainly far from unsatisfactory, the wheelbase is narrow and the high center of gravity does not impose rollover safety, even with the roll-over mitigation system in place. Subsequently, the NHTSA rollover rating says “poor”. But otherwise, the 2009 Ford E-350 Super Duty truck has 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. The passenger wagon trims come with standard electronic stability and traction control. Interiors are nice and roomy. The Super Duty comes with a lovely new instrument panel which snugly incorporates a glove box.

The 2009 E-350 comes as a regular length truck as well as an extended length vehicle. Competition is strong today, with many companies focusing on this segment. But the Ford F-350 somehow survives and thrives. After all, the Ford stamp of quality still stands strong. Reliable performance, vast interiors and immense cargo space, together with classic good looks on a rugged base must work well for this E-350 Duper Duty vehicle. We like the new styling, engines and three duty ratings. Handling and fuel economy can be improved to a great extent. With a little redesign here and there, it should definitely beat most of the competitors.

2009 Ford Econoline Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification E-350 Passenger E-350 Passenger extended length

Wheelbase, in. 138 138

Overall Length, in. 212 232

Overall Width, in. 79.3 79.3

Overall Height, in. 83.7 84.6

Curb Weight, lbs. 5621 6143

Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 236.5 275.1

Standard Payload, lbs. 2979 3157

Fuel Capacity, gals. 35 35

Seating Capacity 12 15

Front Head Room, in. 43.8 42.1

Max. Front Leg Room, in. 40 40

Rear Head Room, in. 40.2 40.2

Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.9 36.9

Engines sohc V8 sohc V8 sohc V10 Turbodiesel ohv V8

Size, liters/cu. in. 4.6 /281 5.4 /330 6.8 /415 6.0 /363

Horsepower @ rpm. 225 @ 4800 255 @ 4500 305 @ 4250 235 @ 3300

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 286 @ 3500 350 @ 2500 420 @ 3250 440 @ 2000

Availability Standard Standard Optional Optional

EPA City / highway mpg

4-speed automatic 14/18 13/17 NA/NA –/–

5-speed automatic –/– –/– –/– NA/NA

Model Prices

Trim Name Retail Price Dealer Invoice Destination Charge

E-350 Cargo regular-length 3-door van $28,885 $25,630 $980

E-350 Cargo Super extended 3-door van $29,815 $26,439 $980

E-350 XL Super Duty regular-length 3-door van $30,525 $27,057 $980

E-350 XL Super Duty extended 3-door van $32,915 $29,136 $980

E-150 XLT regular-length 3-door van $30,115 $26,700 $980

E-350 XLT Super Duty regular-length 3-door van $33,350 $29,515 $980

E-350 XLT Super Duty extended 3-door van $34,695 $30,685 $980

Below you will find the owner’s manual for the Ford E-350 ordered by year. Each owners manual is in .pdf format and available free to download to your computer!

Ford E-350 Owners Manuals

Ford E-350

Ford E-350 Owners Manuals from 2000 to Present:

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