2010 Ford E-Series

2010 FORD E-SERIES WORKS WITH YOU USING INDUSTRY-EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY, JOB AIDS, SAFETY FEATURES

•E-Series is the only full-size van available with the SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system
•E-Series is the only full-size van available with industry-exclusive Ford Work Solutions™technology
•Available navigation system with a 6.5-inch touch screen display integrated into the instrument panel helps you get to the job site or vacation cottage
•Flexible door system permits doors to be held open at 105 degrees and opened to 178 degrees with a simple push
Ford E-Series - America's top selling full-size van for 28 years running – is the only full-size van offering technology designed to help customers manage their fleets more efficiently, track and secure tools and better serve customers.

'Built Ford Tough' E-Series Delivers More
Únderstanding E-Series is the van of choice for a range of customers - from small business owners to custom upfitters to larger commercial fleet operators - Ford E-Series offers features and technologies to make work and travel more productive and convenient. They include:

•Three industry-exclusive Ford Work Solutions innovations:

•An in-dash computer developed with Magneti Marelli and powered by Microsoft Auto that provides full high-speed Internet access via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and navigation by Garmin; it's the first broadband-capable in-dash computer in production, and features available wireless accessories including a mouse and printer; the system allows customers to print invoices and access documents stored on their home or office computer networks - right on the job site

•Tool Link, a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) asset-tracking system developed with DEWALT, the industry leader in professional power tools, and ThingMagic, the industry expert on embedded RFID technology; Tool Link enables customers to maintain a detailed real-time inventory of the tools or equipment stored in the vehicle

•Crew Chief, a fleet telematics and diagnostics system, that allows small fleet owners to efficiently manage their vehicles, quickly dispatch workers to job sites and keep detailed vehicle maintenance records
•A navigation system with a 6.5-inch touch screen display integrated into the instrument panel

•SIRIÚS Travel Link™, an industry-exclusive feature; when coupled with navigation, this system provides a collection of data services including real-time local traffic (available in select markets), coast-to-coast weather conditions and fuel price information for more than 120,000 gas stations in the 48 contiguous states and District of Columbia

•Rear Backup Camera (Van and Wagon only), activated when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, giving the driver a clear view behind the vehicle; the video image is displayed in the self-dimming rearview mirror or in the navigation screen (on vans with navigation). The screen image includes an industry-first centerline and colored guides, providing the driver a better perspective of the vehicle's center point and periphery
•Full-Open Rear Door Check – detent positions at 105 degrees and 178 degrees – makes it easier to move the rear doors to their full-open position, allowing full access to the rear cargo area

•Flex-Fuel Capable Gasoline V8 engines - 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

•Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel-capable engine available on 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 (late availability)
•Speed Limitation set to 65 mph (tbd) or 75 mph (tbd) available on select models (Fleet only)
•Safety equipment, including an optional dash-mounted front-passenger air bag cutoff switch on vans and cutaways; standard AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) on all wagons and recreational vans (optional on commercial vans with gasoline engines), and an optional factory-installed integrated trailer brake controller that permits direct operation of a trailer's electronic brakes
Comfort and Convenience Built Into the Interior
The 2010 E-Series features a tough, functional interior that reflects its exterior design. Key features include:

•Functional, user-friendly instrument panel and center console

•Storage, cleverly integrated throughout

•Door trim panels feature integrated second-bin compartments; a contents-retention strap helps secure items in the driver's door

•The instrument panel has a storage tray above the passenger air bag

•The center console includes three large cup holders that can accommodate a wide variety of cup/mug sizes, an integrated clipboard holder and space for a laptop

•Four optional user-defined switches on the dashboard and an efficient wiring harness, making it easy for upfitters to integrate aftermarket features such as auxiliary lighting

•An optional audio input jack on the instrument panel that connects E-Series to MP3 players and other portable audio devices

•A large glove box that provides still more storage and a second power point

•A message center available in E-Series vans and wagons that features an engine hour meter and standard vehicle maintenance information as well as miles-to-empty and fuel economy numbers; the message center is standard on vans equipped with the 6.0-liter Power Stroke® V-8 Turbo Diesel engine
E-Series Safety Technologies
Standard and available 2010 Ford E-Series safety features include:

•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 Úp Camera
•Four-wheel disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
•Tire Pressure Monitoring System
E-Series Technology and Connectivity Features
Standard and available 2010 Ford E-Series technology features include:

•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 (SYNC: Traffic, Directions & Information not available with Navigation System with SIRIÚS Travel Link)
•Ford Work Solutions
•In-dash computer
•Tool Link
•Crew Chief
•Available dash-mounted audio input jack
•Navigation system with a 6.5-inch touch screen display
•Available Reverse Park Aid
E-Series vans are available in E-150, E-250 Super Duty and E-350 Super Duty regular and extended-length configurations. Wagons are available in and E-150 and E-350 Super Duty regular-length and E-350 Super Duty extended-length configurations.

All E-Series vans are built at Ford's Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio.

Source - Ford