The Ford E-Series is America's best-selling cargo vans, cutaways and passenger wagons. The new 2008 E-Series gets a major makeover inspired by the bold new front-end design of the new F-Series Super Duty; resulting in chassis and suspension upgrades that increase capability and improve ride and handling. Safety and security are also improved with the addition of available traction control and features such as the advanced E-guard cargo protection system (a segment exclusive) for added door-lock security.

The 2008 Ford E-Series is the only vehicle in its class to offer a standard V-8 engine. The E-150 and E-250 cargo vans come with a 4.6-liter Triton V-8, while the E-450 comes standard with a new 5.4-liter V-8 for the 2008 model year. The Ford E-350 can opt for the 6.8-liter Triton V-10 delivering class-leading 305 horsepower.

Transmission choices include a four-speed automatic with overdrive mated to the 4.6-liter and 5.4-liter engines in vans and wagons. On cutaways, the 5.4L and 6.8L engines are mated to the five-speed TorqShift automatic transmission with tow/haul mode.

When properly equipped, the Ford E-150 van can tow up to 7,500 pounds, the Ford E-150 wagon up to 7,100 pounds, and the E-350 super duty and super duty extended wagon up to 10,000 pounds each. An available class II/III/IV trailer tow package includes an electric brake controller with tap-in capability, a seven-pin trailer wiring harness with a bumper bracket, and a relay system for backup and running lights.

A power take-off provision is optional on the 6.8L cutaways and strip chassis with 158- and 176-inch wheelbases. It provides an access panel in the transmission housing to connect a PTO system.

Ford E-Series vans come in E-150 regular length, while E-250 and E-350 are regular and extended length with maximum payload ratings from 3,170 to 4,090 pounds. All Ford E-Series vans, including the E-150, are rated as heavy-duty trucks with a gross vehicle weight of over 8,500 pounds. The E-150 made the move to the HD class last year and increased the maximum payload by 70 percent.

Ford E-Series passenger wagons, America's most trustworthy and versatile wagon, comes in E-150 regular- and E-350 regular- and extended-length models offering seating options for seven, eight, 12 or 15 passengers, plus a new 11-passenger optional seating configuration for the extended-length XL and XLT. Payloads range from 2,525 to 2,995 pounds. An XLT premium package replaces the chateau for 2007 and features first- and second-row leather captain's chairs, power driver seat, remote keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel, privacy glass, special two-tone exterior paint, forged aluminum wheels, overhead console and running boards.

Ford E-Series cutaways are available in E-250, E-350 and E-450 super-duty chassis, while E-350 and E-450 have a stripped chassis with 138-, 158- and 176-inch wheelbases and three axle ratios (3.73, 4.10, and 4.56) in both single rear-wheel and dual rear-wheel configurations. Gross vehicle weight ratings range from 8,600 to 14,500 pounds for cutaways, and 9,000 to 14,500 pounds for stripped chassis.

Dynamic strength, versatility and "built Ford tough" determination give the new 2008 Ford E-Series cargo vans, cutaways and wagons all the power they need to help get the job done. From moving people and products, to delivering emergency medical care and more, no other lineup of full-size van delivers so much flexibility and choice.

The 2008 Ford E-Series comes with a bevy of advanced safety features. The standard safety features include airbags (driver and front-passenger), a Belt-Minder safety reminder, a dual-note horn, power 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.