Discontinuing Ford E Series Vans??

[MP in WA]

I heard a rumor that the E Series vans were going to be discontinued. I wouldn't be asking except that this would impact current and long range replacement for ambulances at the fire department I work at. If you have information about this would you please lead me to the source to confirm it? Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[mberry]

I've heard that too. Go to the Ford site and search there.

 

[MP in WA]

I checked there but just found their propaganda. The site is geared more towards sales. (they really need them)

 

[AMatsonIII]

MP

True. Our department was planning on going with the f550 chassis and We were told that ford is no longer offering the Van and pick up cab and chassis for ambulances. I guess this is due to the emmissions equip and concerns with heat and placement of the equipment

ALex

 

[EKlem]

This was a hot topic on some of the ford sites including tds a few weeks ago. The story that seemed to be accepted over there was that the E series still existed but that you could not get it with a diesel. The feeling was that the 6. 4L diesel was too large to get under the hood of the E series leaving on the gas engine options. This is only internet knowledge so take it with a grain of salt.

 

[Jong]

I would think the Sprinter Van or Cab and Chassis would be just as useful for an ambulance conversion . Available with the MB 3. 0 liter diesel as well.