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1996 Ford Econoline Cargo Van Base E-150 138 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, E-150
14 mpg city / 15 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

E-150

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas L6

Displacement:

4.9L/300

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

145 @ 3400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

265 @ 2000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Front Tire Size:

P225/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

P225/75R15

Spare Tire Size:

P225/75R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Rear Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

35.0

Wheelbase (in):

138

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

138

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3050

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3180

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2627

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2050

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6050

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

9,000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

230

Engine Order Code:

99Y

Trans Order Code:

44G

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

HD Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.46

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.71

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.18

Trans Power Take Off:

Trans PTO Access:

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

650

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1425

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

15.0

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Leaf 1-Stage

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3050

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3180

Axle Type - Front:

Twin I-Beam

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3800

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.08

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.00

Front Tire Order Code:

T76

Rear Tire Order Code:

T76

Spare Tire Order Code:

516

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1703

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1703

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1703

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

733

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

733

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

733

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.0

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

17.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

46.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

48.9

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.72

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.03 x 2.25

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

42.3

Front Leg Room (in):

40.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

68.6

Front Hip Room (in):

65.7

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

211.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.3

Height, Overall (in):

80.7

Overhang, Front (in):

30.0

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

43.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

25.9

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.0

Rear Door Type:

Dual

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

49.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

48.0

Side Door Type:

Dual Hinged

Side Door Opening Height (in):

48.1

Side Door Opening Width (in):

47.5

Step Up Height - Side (in):

25.9

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

120.8

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

72.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

52.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

52.3

Cargo Volume (ft³):

260.8

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