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The rest of the world knows this line of autos from the Ford Motor Company as the Ford Econoline Wagon or the Ford E series. However, if you travel to the Philippines, you would then know that in this region and area, the Ford Econoline Van is marketed and called the Ford Castle Van . Take a closer look though and you would notice the Ford Castle Van is just a similar car but has its differences with the Ford Econoline Wagon .

1961 was the year that the production of the Ford Econoline Van started. It was made to be a full size van and it was mounted and crafted using the FR VN platform. Competition for this truck embodies the Chevrolet Express, the GMC Savana, the Dodge Runner , the Mercedes Benz Sprinter, and the Freightliner Runner . This line of full size vans were made for both cargo and passenger transport. Having a look at Ford’s line up for vehicles, the Ford Econoline Van and the whole Ford E series is pretty much related to the corporation’s F series which is a line of pick up wagons.

The Ford Econoline Van is already on its 4th generation of versions for this vehicle. The first generation was legendary for it turned into a success for utility firms that incorporated the Bell Phone System. It was then a cargo van and could take in 8 passengers inside. As per the 2nd generation of Ford Econoline Vans, the engine was now moved from the rear up to the front. In 1975, the 3rd generation came about. It held more ergonomic controls as well as a full frame design. Come 1983, the logo of Ford that was a blue oval was now integrated into the front grille of the wagon. The fourth generation came in 1992 and this was a redesigned version. This time, the Ford Econoline Lorry came with a vast choice of engines for patrons’ various preferences and needs.

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