Ford E-Series (Econoline)
Every Ford E-Series (Econoline) generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1961–present 4 generations · 26 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 85 → 150 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Epic 3 Epic · 1 Rare/Common
All 4 Ford E-Series (Econoline) Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The posh Club Wagon Chateau trim had been dormant since 1989 — the moment this fourth-generation van brought it back in 1992, Motor Trend named it Truck of the Year.
Ford became the first American maker to put a full-size van on a separate frame, and the 1978 Econoline was Motor Trend's first-ever Truck of the Year.
A 1967 UAW strike delayed this van's launch nearly four months into January 1968 — so instead of calling it a '68 or '68-and-a-half, Ford just sold it as a 1969 model.
Ford bet this truck would sell better than the van version — buyers disagreed by nine to one, and the van became the one everybody remembers.
Collectors Who Spotted the Ford E-Series (Econoline)
No member has published a public street spot of the Ford E-Series (Econoline) yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Ford E-Series (Econoline) Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econoline / E-Series fourth generation (1992–present) | 1992–present | Uncommon | 4.9L I6 | 150 hp | — | — | 13 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 3rd Gen Econoline3rd Gen | 1975–1991 | Epic | 4.9L I6 | — | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Econoline second generation (1968–1974) | 1968–1974 | Epic | 3.9L I6 | 150 hp · 260 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Econoline first generation (1961–1967) | 1961–1967 | Epic | 2.4L I6 | 85 hp · 134 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Ford E-Series (Econoline) on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.