Ford E-Series (United States of America, 1992-present)

The fourth generation of the E-Series became available in 1992 and initially it was available with a 4.9l inline six, 5.0, 5.8 and 7.5l V8 engines or a 7.3l Power Strole diesel V8 engine.

The current engine line-up includes a 4.2l Essex V6, a 4.9l inline-6, a 4.6l Triton V8, a 5.4l Triton V8, a 6.8l Triton V10, a 7.3l Power Stroke V8 and a 6.0l Power Stroke V8.

For 2012 Ford is offering a new exterior colour, Steel Blue Metallic, and new cast-aluminum wheels.

In 2011 Ford E-Series celebrated its 50th anniversary and offered a new navigation system, rear view camera system, speed limitation and full-open rear door check.

All E-Series vehicles equipped with either the 4.6-liter or 5.4-liter V-8 engine are capable of running on E85 (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline), pure gasoline or any blend in between. CNG and LPG fuel-capable engine available on 5.4-liter V-8 and 6.8-liter V-10.

Also included is new safety equipment that incorporates airbags for the driver and front passenger's seats, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller and Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

For 2010 the main updates include:

• New instrument panel and center console
• New storage units
• Air bags, driver and front passenger seats
• Side intrusion door beams
• AdvanceTrac with RSC standard on all wagons and recreational vans (available on commercial vans with gasoline engines)
• Available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Available Rear Back Up Camera
• Four-wheel disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Available dash-mounted audio input jack
• Navigation system with a 6.5-inch touch screen display
• Available Reverse Park Aid
• SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment system featuring 911 assist, Vehicle Health Reports, traffic reports, GPS based turn-by-turn driving directions and information services