Ford E-Series third generation
The Ford E-Series third generation (1984–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the United States.
Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,150–3,505 mm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
244 complaints for model years 1984–1991. 6 crashes · 42 fires · 15 injuries · 3 deaths
- Electrical system 60
- Fuel system 44
- Brakes 43
- Engine 27
- Tyres 20
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 34 versions of the Ford E-Series third generation
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United States 34 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1995(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13–15 MPG (15.7–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 368–425 g/km |
| 1985–1992(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 12–14 MPG (16.8–19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 394–460 g/km |
| 1991–1992(FFS) | 5.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1985–1991(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 345–394 g/km |
| 1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP | 5.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 11–12 MPG (19.6–21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 460–502 g/km |
| 1990(FFS), CLKUP | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1985–1989(FFS) | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14–20 MPG (11.8–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276–394 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13–16 MPG (14.7–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 345–425 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14–17 MPG (13.8–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325–394 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA | 552 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 12–14 MPG (16.8–19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 394–460 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 13–15 MPG (15.7–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 368–425 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed manual | – | 14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 345–394 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 14–18 MPG (13.1–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–394 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed manual | – | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 4.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984 | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984 | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1984 | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA | 552 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 5.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA | 614 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.