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2009 E-SERIES; BOLDEST, MOST CAPABLE FORD COMMERCIAL van Rentals
EVER
* All-new, F-Series Super Duty-inspired front-end design makes a
bold statement while improving engine capability with increased
airflow.
* Revised steering system and front and rear suspensions improve
driving dynamics, braking performance to help drivers navigate urban
streets.
* Improvements also increase load carrying capability, including
class-leading gross vehicle weight rating of 14,500 pounds.
* Passenger wagons feature all-new seats for commercial customers
who take on the most
grueling
city driving conditions.
* All-new, segment-exclusive E-Guard Cargo Protection System is
a double-lock design that adds cargo security straight from the
factory.
* Ford-exclusive, AdvanceTrac with RSC is standard on E-350 Vans
For Rent passenger wagons with the 5.4-liter V-8. Exclusive engine-only
traction control system is now available on all other models.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 7 - The new 2009 E-Series commercial van
Rentals - 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. Safety and security is also improved with the addition
of available traction control and features such as the advanced
E-Guard Cargo Protection System , a segment exclusive, for added
door-lock security.
Ford trucks are the trucks that America takes to work. In 2006,
Ford posted a 40 percent share of the total commercial vehicle market
for class 2 to class 7 trucks, up 1 whole percentage point from
2005. That means that nearly half of all of the commercial and fleet
vehicles sold, from F-150 pickups to F-750 chassis cabs, wear the
blue Ford oval.
"Ford is the undisputed commercial vehicle leader and growing,"
says Joe Castelli, director, Ford commercial truck marketing. "We
own 40 percent of the commercial vehicle market and nearly 500,000
new commercial vehicles on the way this year alone."
Ford's E-Series line-up has topped its segment's sales charts for
28 straight years, accounting for more than half of all commercial
vans and passenger wagons sold in 2006. The commercial van, wagon
and cutaway market is strong, accounting for more than 350,000 total
vehicle sales just last year. Ford E-Series commands a total market
share of 49.5 percent while boasting a 62.8 percent share of the
cutaway segment.
"The new 2009 E-Series is the boldest, most capable commercial van
Rentals ever, building on 28 straight years as America's service
vehicle of choice," says Castelli.
E-Series vehicles are on the job every day, delivering packages
and people, hauling construction supplies to the job site and among
many other duties. The E-Series has earned its reputation as the
backbone of America's work force by consistently meeting customer
needs, delivering capability, flexibility and dependability in an
affordable vehicle.
"The E-Series lives up to the "Built Ford Tough" name," said Cristi
Brown, E-Series marketing manager. "My customers consider their
E-Series vans to be their largest "toolbox." It's what they work
out of. It's an integral part of their business and directly affects
how they make a living. They push their trucks to the limit on a
daily basis. The improvements we've made for 2008 are in direct
response to their ever-growing needs."
Purposeful, functional design improves capability
The 2009 E-Series now looks just as tough as it is. The new design,
inspired by the 2008 Super Duty, features all new sheet metal from
the A-pillars forward including hood, fenders, radiator support,
grille and bumpers.
"We enlarged the front end of the E-series with a bigger, bolder
grille to showcase its strength and reliability," says Pat Schiavone,
Ford truck design director. "We wanted to carry the distinct "Built
Ford Tough" look that our truck and sport utility vehicles resemble
into these capable vans."
The larger grille isn't just a part of that bold statement, it also
improves capability by increasing airflow to the powertrain. The
grille sits on a sharp, horizontal line that defines the upper portion
of the bumper and provides a base for the unique stacked, dual-beam
headlamps. Base models come with a sharp, contrasting black bumper,
grille and headlamp surrounds, while the high series feature an
all-chrome treatment.
"For larger fleets the capability is the most important consideration,"
says Brown. "But for the smaller guys, their trucks are like rolling
billboards. They advertise the business so it's very important for
them to make a good impression when they pull onto the job site
or into the driveway."
Up fitters, those who convert E-Series cutaways into motor homes,
box vans, and a variety of other hard working vehicles, will be
pleased to know the change in the 2009 E-Series attitude hasn't
affected the vehicle's critical dimensions.
"Interestingly, one important thing that many of our customers want
to hear about is what's not changing," said Rob Stevens, E-Series
chief engineer. "The up fitters make up an important segment of
our business and have designed their tooling to fit the dimensions
of our vehicles. If we change our door openings, all of their tooling
becomes outdated. To that point, door structures and floor structure
measurements are carryover and seat attachments are in the exact
same location."
All new brakes and suspension improvements add confidence and capability
The 2009 E-Series line-up rides on an improved chassis. A series
of upgrades to the braking, suspension and steering systems have
resulted in improvements in ride and handling, braking performance
and load carrying capability.
A re-engineered front suspension utilizes an all-new geometry and
larger sway bars to provide a better stance and firmly plant the
front end to the road. New valve technology on the rear shock absorbers
further enhances the E-Series ride and handling while upgrades to
the steering system provide a better on center feel and reduced
steering efforts, adding to the feeling of confidence.
An all-new braking system features larger front and rear rotors
and calipers. A great swept area and new brake lining material help
lower brake operating temperatures adding to pad and lining life
and reducing maintenance costs.
The chassis and suspension improvements have also resulted in an
increase in the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) from
14,050 pounds to a class-leading 14,500 pounds. Additionally, the
maximum front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is increased by about
10 percent, from 4,600 pounds to a class-leading 5,000 pounds.
"Customers are always looking for more capability," said Stevens.
"They're asking for the increased capability and we're delivering
it to them. That's why we bumped up the gross vehicle weight rating
available as an option on the E-350 Vans For Rent from 11,500 pounds
to 12,500 pounds, to give our customers more capability at the lower
end of the segment. We made the E-350 Vans For Rent more capable
so our customers won't have to jump into an E-450 to get the increased
capability."
Ford is also answering customer demand by adding an additional E-350
Vans For Rent SRW Cutaway model with an optional mid-ship fuel tank
to allow for more usable rear GVWR. The E-450 now offers an optional
37-gallon fuel tank along with the standard 55-gallon tank.
"We are always looking for the opportunity to increase capability,
durability and versatility in the E-Series lineup," said Brown.
"That's why we offer new models to continue to meet customer's needs."
E-Series cargo vans deliver capability, flexibility and affordability
Ford Motor Company prides itself in knowing its customer and delivering
vehicles to meet customer's needs. That philosophy is no more evident
than in the world of the E-Series cargo van.
"E-Series buyers have largely moved commercial in the last couple
of decades," said Brown. "Today, 95 percent of our sales are to
commercial or fleet-end users, with about half of those being cargo
vans. We've tailored our E-Series cargo vans to provide the kind
of options these customers look for and deliver them affordably."
E-Series vans are available in E-150 regular length and E-250 and
E-350 Vans For Rent regular- and extended-length models.
The standard E-Series offers up to 236.5 cubic feet of rear cargo
space, with up to 275.1 cubic feet in extended van Rentals versions.
The standard side doors on the van Rentals are 60/40 swing-out.
A sliding cargo door is a no-cost option.
The E-Series cargo area features a double-wall design — a full-size
van Rentals exclusive — which leaves the exterior sheet metal less
vulnerable to damage from shifting cargo.
Ford Motor Company offers three no-charge ship-through cargo van
Rentals up-fit packages aimed directly at the commercial market.
These convenient options are not only designed to save money, but
save time as well by allowing the van Rentals to be delivered to
the dealer fully equipped and ready to go.
"Commercial customers who buy one or two units at a time from the
dealership often wait until their old truck is out of service and
need a new truck right now," Brown said. "They can't afford to wait
an extra two or three days for bins or racks to be installed. They
need something they can drive off of the lot today."
The EconoCargo System helps protect cargo with durable panels of
high-density polyethylene. This system has a distinct advantage
over similar systems sold by the competition: Ford's is insulated,
so the interior of the E-Series with EconoCargo retains heat and
cold more efficiently, which can provide many more vocational opportunities
for food service markets, produce farms and medical suppliers.
The Masterack work-bin rack system is ideal for customers who must
secure tools and parts. It includes fully installed steel shelving,
drawers and cabinets. A full-width safety partition provides work-area
access from the passenger compartment.
The QuietFlex Racks and Bins System, similar to the traditional
Racks and Bins offering, is made of composite material and provides
a quieter, more flexible storage solution. The QuietFlex package
includes a lockable composite bulkhead that offers the driver 4
inches of additional seat recline.
Cargo van Rentals customers can also opt for a new dome light kit
available on all commercial vans, an all-new feature for the 2008
model year.
E-Guard lets you feel secure when your gear is locked and loaded
When your livelihood is loaded inside, you want to know it's protected.
Ford's E-Guard Cargo Protection System , a segment exclusive, factory-installed,
double locking system, provides an extra level of security and confidence
for van Rentals owners.
E-Guard is installed on side and rear cargo doors and is available
with either power or manual door locks. The double lock design provides
an extra layer of protection, as the E-Guard double lock can only
be unlocked from outside the vehicle using the key.
For example, on vehicles with power lock systems, the key fob or
interior switch can be used to lock all doors and double-lock the
side and rear cargo doors. While the key fob will unlock the front
doors, the cargo doors can only be unlocked with the key.
All models feature a new, steel-reinforced license plate bucket.
The E-Guard system installs in the steel bucket for added security,
while the lock itself has been re-enforced with a steel flange.
"The steel reinforced license-plate bucket is nearly impossible
to break through," said Brown. "And the flange on the lock eliminates
the ability to use a screw driver or other tool to wedge out the
lock. Our commercial customers can now feel as secure as the items
inside their vehicle."
Ford's SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft system is now available on
all models. To protect against theft, Fusion is equipped with Ford's
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system. The system is designed to
help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed
to the vehicle is used. There are 72 million billion possible key
code combinations.
Standard AdvanceTrac with RSC and available traction control among
safety items
The Ford E-Series is the only vehicle in its segment to offer standard
Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) on all E-350 Vans
For Rent wagons with the 5.4-liter V-8.
This industry leading technology is an active stability enhancement
system that significantly builds upon existing electronic stability
control systems in the market.
Conventional stability control systems are designed to help a driver
maintain control and avoid fishtailing or spinning out. While some
systems can help reduce the potential for rollover, these conventional
systems do not directly measure a vehicle's roll motion or the side-to-side
tilting that can occur during an accident-avoidance maneuver. Ford's
Roll Stability Control rises to the next level by responding to
the potential of a rollover, in addition to helping a driver avoid
fishtailing or spinning out. Ford's system marries sophisticated
electronics and advanced software to mitigate the chances of a rollover
during an extreme maneuver.
The 2009 E-Series utilizes an engine only traction control (EOTC),
available on all models that are not equipped with the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system. The EOTC system uses the anti-lock braking system
and engine torque to monitor wheel speed and vehicle speed to detect
wheel spin and slip. When wheel spin or slip is detected, the electronic
throttle control system reduces engine torque to the optimal level
to help retain traction. With the exception of a warning light that
reminds customers that conditions have become slippery, the system
works in a near seamless manor.
"Engine-only traction control offers several benefits over brake-based
systems," said Stevens. "Brake-based systems often cause vehicle
shudder and unexpected noise from the wheels. Brake-based systems
will also reduce brake pad life as they essentially replicate power-braking
maneuvers when used."
All single rear-wheel models come standard with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS). The system mounts a sensor in each wheel
that monitors tire pressure. When the system senses that a tire
is low on pressure, it sends a signal to the computer that lights
a warning lamp on the dash.
Passenger vans feature all-new seats, and all rear center position
occupants now have seat-integrated three-point safety restraints.
A driver and front passenger air bag provides protection in frontal
collision while side-door intrusion beams provide additional protection
in certain side collisions.
Standard four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps provide steering
control in hard-braking situations.
Power when you need it designed to meet your needs
The E-Series is the only vehicle in its segment to offer a standard
V-8. The E-150 and E-250 cargo vans come with a 4.6-liter TRITON
V-8 engine and, new for the 2008 model year, the E-450 now comes
standard with a 5.4-liter V-8.
"We're offering a standard 5.4-liter V-8 to give our customers more
options," said Brown.
The E-350 Vans For Rent can opt for the 6.8-liter TRITON V-10 delivering
segment-leading 305 horsepower and 420 ft.-lb. of torque.
Transmission choices include a 4-speed automatic with overdrive
mated to the 4.6-liter and 5.4-liter engines in vans and wagons.
On cutaways, the 5.4L and 6.8L engines are mated to the 5-speed
TorqShift automatic transmission with tow/haul mode.
When properly equipped, the E-150 van Rentals can tow up to 7,500
pounds, the E-150 Wagon up to 7,100 pounds, and the E-350 Vans For
Rent Super Duty and Super Duty Extended Wagon up to 10,000 pounds
each. An available Class II/III/IV Trailer Tow Package includes
an electric brake controller with tap-in capability, a seven-pin
trailer wiring harness with bumper bracket, and a relay system for
backup and running lights.
A Power Take-Off Provision is optional on 6.8L cutaways and strip
chassis with 158- and 176-in. wheelbases. It provides an access
panel in the transmission housing to connect a PTO system.
E-Series provides a versatile, capable lineup to meet all needs
E-Series vans, passenger wagons and cutaways are available in a
variety of models, wheelbases and interior configurations to meet
the demands of a wide selection of users.
E-Series vans come in E-150 regular-length and E-250 and E-350 Vans
For Rent regular- and extended- length with maximum payload ratings
from 3,170 to 4,090 pounds. All E-Series vans, including the E-150,
are rated as heavy-duty trucks with gross vehicle weights of over
8,500 pounds. The E-150 made the move to the HD class last year
and increased the maximum payload by 70 percent.
E-Series passenger wagons, America's most trustworthy, versatile
wagon comes in E-150 regular- and E-350 Vans For Rent regular- and
extended-length models offering seating options for 7, 8, 12 or
15 passengers plus a new 11-passenger optional seating configuration
for the extended-length XL and XLT. Payloads range from 2,525 to
2,995 pounds. An XLT Premium package replaces the Chateau for 2007
and features first and second row leather captain's chairs, power
driver seat, remote keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel,
privacy glass, special two-tone exterior paint, forged aluminum
wheels, overhead console and running boards.
E-Series cutaways are available in E-250, E-350 Vans For Rent and
E-450 Super Duty and E-350 Vans For Rent and E-450 stripped chassis
with 138-, 158- and 176-inch wheelbases and three axle ratios (3.73,
4.10, 4.56) in both single rear wheel and dual rear wheel configurations.
Gross vehicle weight ratings range from 8,600 to 14,500 pounds for
cutaways and 9,000 to 14,500 pounds for stripped chassis.
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