Ford ECONOLINE 150 CARGO VAN
Built: 1981 · Series: ECONOLINE
More machines from model year 1981
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Ford Econoline – the North American full-size van since 1961, six- and eight-cylinder engines of 3.25 to 5.4 litres, Cargo Van, glazed window version and Camper motorhome base, widths of 1,810 to 2,200 mm
The Econoline is Ford's large van, built since 1961, which started as a cab-over with the engine between the front seats before switching from the second generation of 1968 to the classic layout with a front engine under a short bonnet, still the basis of the range sold as the E-Series today. Within the range, the register here distinguishes the Cargo Van as a windowless utility version, the Window Van as a glazed passenger version and the Club Wagon as a minibus with several rows of seats; the Camper version also shows the Econoline as a popular base for motorhome conversions. The range was traditionally powered by inline-six and V8 engines from Ford's own engine family, in various displacement steps depending on payload and power needs.
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The register lists here 16 versions with six- and eight-cylinder engines of 3,253 to 5,408 cm³, outputs of 90 to 112 kW, unladen weights from 1,349 to 2,728 kg, gross weights from 1,935 to 3,240 kg and widths from 1,810 to 2,200 mm.
For decades the Econoline was North America's best-selling van, used from delivery services and trades businesses to fire and ambulance vehicles, and with the Club Wagon it also laid the foundation for Ford's family and touring-bus segment.
On used vans of this kind, rust on the sills, wheel arches and rear door, the condition of the automatic transmission and axles at high mileage, the engine's service history and, on camper conversions, the condition of the conversion itself count; parts are readily available through Ford's broad North American network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford Econoline, Ford Motor Company (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 90 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 4,900 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,250 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,970 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,650 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 3correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 45 kW/t (90 kW / 2 t)
Stronger than 55% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford ECONOLINE 150 CARGO VAN have?
The Ford ECONOLINE 150 CARGO VAN delivers 90 kW.
How much does the Ford ECONOLINE 150 CARGO VAN weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford ECONOLINE 150 CARGO VAN?
2,650 kg.
What engine does the Ford ECONOLINE 150 CARGO VAN have?
8 cylinders, 4,900 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ford ECONOLINE 150 CARGO VAN?
5,250 mm × 1,970 mm.
When was the Ford ECONOLINE 150 CARGO VAN built?
Production years: 1981.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
ECONOLINE 100
ECONOLINE 100-E14G-VAN/3140
ECONOLINE 150
ECONOLINE 150 CAMPER
ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON
ECONOLINE E 150
ECONOLINE E-15- VAN
ECONOLINE E.150 VAN
ECONOLINE E100
ECONOLINE E150
ECONOLINE E150 WINDOW VAN
ECONOLINE E150-E143-EE14N-VAN/3510
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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