Ford E-Series
Econoline van, 1992–2014

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the E-Series, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.

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138 in wheelbase · 30 in front · 43.8 in rear overhang
in
Stock tireP235/70R1629.0 in tall
Axle ratio3.55–4.1Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio12.8:1Best trim: E-350 Super Duty Van
Angles26.7 · ~14.9 · 19.3°Approach, breakover, departure (~ estimated)
Clearance8.1 in7 to 8.1 in by trim
Highway mpg16EPA

Tire upgrades, worked out

E-150 Van/Wagon (1992-2007), 3.55s, from P235/70R16
TireHeightUnder the diffsSpeedo at 65RPM at 65Gears for dailyOpen
265/75R1631.6 in+1.3 in59 mph1,7154.1Open →
285/75R1632.8 in+1.9 in57 mph1,6544.1Open →
33x10.50R1633.0 in+2.0 in57 mph1,6454.1Open →
255/85R1633.1 in+2.1 in57 mph1,6424.1Open →
315/75R1634.6 in+2.8 in54 mph1,5694.3Open →
35x12.50R1635.0 in+3.0 in54 mph1,5514.3Open →

Stock turns 1,875 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.

Trims

9 we have figures for
TrimTireTransmissionAxleAnglesClearanceOpen
E-150 Van/Wagon (1992-2007)P235/70R16Ford 4R70W 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic3.55 / 3.73 / 4.126.7 · ~14.9 · 19.37.0 inUse →
E-150 Van/Wagon (2008-2014)LT225/75R16Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic3.73 / 4.126.7* · ~16.2 · 19.3*7.6 in*Use →
E-250 Van (1992-2007)LT225/75R16Ford E4OD 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R100 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R70W 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic3.55 / 3.73 / 4.126.7 · ~16.2 · 19.37.6 inUse →
E-250 Van (2008-2014)LT245/75R16Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic3.73 / 4.126.7* · ~17.2 · 19.3*8.1 in*Use →
E-350 Super Duty VanLT245/75R16Ford E4OD 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R100 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic, Ford 5R110W TorqShift 5-speed automatic3.55 / 3.73 / 4.126.7 · ~17.2 · 19.38.1 inUse →
E-350 Super Duty WagonLT225/75R16Ford E4OD 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R100 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic, Ford 5R110W TorqShift 5-speed automatic3.55 / 3.73 / 4.126.7 · ~14.9 · 19.37.0 inUse →
E-350 Super Duty Extended (EL) Van/WagonLT245/75R16Ford E4OD 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R100 4-speed automatic, Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic, Ford 5R110W TorqShift 5-speed automatic3.55 / 3.73 / 4.132.1 · ~17.2 · 16.48.1 inUse →
E-350 Super Duty Van/Wagon (2008-2014 front)LT245/75R16Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic, Ford 5R110W TorqShift 5-speed automatic3.73 / 4.126.7* · ~17.2 · 19.3*8.1 inUse →
E-350 Super Duty Extended (EL) (2008-2014 front)LT245/75R16Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic, Ford 5R110W TorqShift 5-speed automatic3.73 / 4.126.7* · ~17.2 · 19.3*8.1 in*Use →

* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.

~ Estimated from the wheelbase and ground clearance. No maker has published it for this truck yet.

Size

Wheelbase
138 in
Front overhang
30 in
Rear overhang
43.8 in to 63.7 in
Height
84 in
Body
Van
Stock tires
LT225/75R16, LT245/75R16, P235/70R16

Transmissions and low range

Ford E4OD 4-speed automatic
2.71 · 1.54 · 1 · 0.71
Ford 4R100 4-speed automatic (E4OD successor)
2.71 · 1.54 · 1 · 0.71
Ford 4R70W 4-speed automatic
2.84 · 1.55 · 1 · 0.7
Ford 4R75W/4R75E 4-speed automatic
2.84 · 1.55 · 1 · 0.7
Ford 5R110W TorqShift 5-speed automatic
3.11 · 2.2 · 1.54 · 1 · 0.71

Axles

Front
Twin I-Beam independent (2WD, no front diff)
Rear
E-150: Ford 9.75 in semi-float. E-250/E-350: mostly Dana 60 semi-float (9.75 in ring); some E-350 (heavier GVWR, ABS/ASC, EL) Dana 70 or Sterling 10.5 full-float. Check the axle tag.
3.55 ratio
E-150 Van/Wagon (1992-2007), E-250 Van (1992-2007), E-350 Super Duty Van, E-350 Super Duty Wagon, E-350 Super Duty Extended (EL) Van/Wagon
3.73 ratio
E-150 Van/Wagon (1992-2007), E-150 Van/Wagon (2008-2014), E-250 Van (1992-2007), E-250 Van (2008-2014), E-350 Super Duty Van, E-350 Super Duty Wagon, E-350 Super Duty Extended (EL) Van/Wagon, E-350 Super Duty Van/Wagon (2008-2014 front), E-350 Super Duty Extended (EL) (2008-2014 front)
4.1 ratio
E-150 Van/Wagon (1992-2007), E-150 Van/Wagon (2008-2014), E-250 Van (1992-2007), E-250 Van (2008-2014), E-350 Super Duty Van, E-350 Super Duty Wagon, E-350 Super Duty Extended (EL) Van/Wagon, E-350 Super Duty Van/Wagon (2008-2014 front), E-350 Super Duty Extended (EL) (2008-2014 front)
Ratios made for it
3.55 · 3.73 · 4.1 · 4.11 · 4.3 · 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.13

Brakes

Front rotor
13.58 in, 345 mm
Front caliper piston
59.9 mm
Rear rotor
13.58 in, 345 mm
Rear
disc (ventilated)

Suspension

Front
Twin I-Beam (2WD), coil springs
Rear
leaf springs, solid axle
Rear layout
Leaf springs

Fuel economy

EPA highway
16 mpg
Rated years
1992–2014, RWD

Aftermarket bumpers

2 listed

Makers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this E-Series sees how it does on their tires and lift.