The 2005 Ford E-Series Van continues to build on its proven strengths as the leader in sales, safety and
customer loyalty. Ford E-Series Van - America's best-selling van for 25 years running!
FUNCTIONAL CHANGES
• New Powertrain Control Module (PCM) – The
Aux Idle Control Modules (961 & 962) will no
longer be offered. The new PCM is now
programmed for after market installation of
stationary elevated idle controls and battery
charge protect on all gas units over 8500# GVW
and all 6.0L diesel units. You can refer to the
Ford Body Builder's Layout Book for more
details.
• QuietFlex™ (31Q) Racks & Bins
INTERIOR CHANGES
• Slim Line Console (41S) becomes a 'No
Charge' option
• Medium Flint interior now available with Dark
Shadow Grey Metallic on RV PEP packages
POWERTRAIN CHANGES
• Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
(4R70E) Std. on E-150 and E-250 Van
• Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
(4R75E) Opt. on E-150 and E-250 Van.
• Electronic 5-Speed Automatic Torqshift™
Transmission with Tow-Haul (5R110W) on gas
engines
• 4R75E mated with 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission will be Std. on E-350 Super Duty
and E-350 Extended models
• 5.4L NGV engine discontinued
• Electronic throttle control is Std. on all body
styles
• See Axle Chart on Functional Equipment page
for new axle availabilities
Product Changes and Features Availability
Features, options and package content subject to change. Please check www.fmcdealer.com or Dealer eStore for the
most current information.
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MAJOR PRODUCT SUMMARY
The 2005 Ford E-Series continues to build on its proven strengths as the leader in sales, safety and customer loyalty. Ford ESeries Van – America's best-selling van for 25 years running!
The following equipment is standard as indicated. Each series includes the standard equipment of the previous series,
except where additions/exceptions are noted:
POWERTRAIN/FUNCTIONAL
• Alternator – (130-amp)
• Brakes – 4-Wheel disc Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
• Fuel tank – 35 gallon
EXTERIOR
• Bumpers – medium platinum, front & rear contour (NA w/76X
or 76W painted bumpers or 18A Exterior Upgrade Pkg.)
• Ford oval on grille
• Glass – solar
• Handling Package (incl. front stabilizer bar & heavy duty front
• Mirror – day/night interior rearview NOT INCLUDED when vehicle is
• Power point – single 12-volt source in I/P
• Steering wheel – tilt, black vinyl
• Stepwell pads – black plastic
• Windshield wipers – interval
SAFETY/SECURITY
• Air bag – driver & front passenger (second generation)
• Safety belts – color keyed (medium flint on Commercial) w/height
− (5) Wheels
− Spare tire & wheel
Bumpers or 18A Exterior Upgrade Pkg.)
chime, headlights-on alert
ordered w/o rear door
adjustable D-ring
**There is NO change to the actual power output of alternators used on the E-Series for 2005. What has changed are some of the specific
testing standards used to measure alternator output. Because these
numbers may vary based on temperature and engine RPM, lower ratings
S = Standard, O = Optional, P = Packaged Option
may be reflected when, in fact, actual performance is unchanged.
= New for this model year.
1 = Commercial, 2 = Recreational
Exterior Upgrade Pkg.)
Painted White (NA w/769 Rear Step Bumper or 18A
Exterior Upgrade Pkg.)
Daytime Running Lamps 942 O O O O O O
Engine Console Cover Delete (req. Fleet w/valid FIN.
Deletes Std. console, engine cover is retained)
GAWR, Max Front – 4600# front GAWR (incl. w/47A
Ambulance Pkg.)
Mirror Delete – Exterior 54F O O O — — —
Seats Delete – Bucket (deletes passenger seat, air
bag & restraint system. Avail. w/CE Cloth or AE Vinyl
trim. NA w/15B Crew Van Interior Upgrade Pkg., 18B
Interior Upgrade Pkg. or 18M Premium Van Group.
Avail. Over 8500# GVW only. Req. 166 Floor
Covering)
Seats Delete (Captain's Chair) (deletes passenger
seat, air bag & restraint system. Req. EE Med. Flint
Trim. NA w/15B Crew Van Interior Upgrade Pkg., 18B
Interior Upgrade Pkg. or 18M Premium Van Group.
Avail. over 8500# GVW only. Req. 166 Floor
Covering. Avail. w/90P Power Seat)
= New for this model year.
1-Commercial Van, 2-Recreational Van
S = Standard, O = Optional, P = Packaged Option
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COLOR & TRIM AVAILABILITY
Interior Color
Note: First letter denotes type, second letter denotes colorMedium Flint Medium Pebble
COMMERCIAL Vinyl BucketsAE
Cloth Buckets CE
Cloth Captain's Chairs EE EW1
RECREATIONAL Seats Not Included XW
EXTERIOR COLOR Code Availability
COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL
Yellow Clearcoat (Commercial Van only) BY ●
Gold Ash Metallic (Recreational Van and Commercial Van w/18B Interior
Upgrade Pkg.)
Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic CX ●2 ●
Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic JL ● ●
True Blue Clearcoat Metallic L2 ● ●3
Estate Green Clearcoat Metallic (Recreational Van only) ST ● ●
Black Clearcoat UA ● ●
Silver Clearcoat Metallic YN ●
Oxford White Clearcoat YZ ● ●
1
Cloth Captain's Charis (EW) only available with Interior Upgrade Package (18B).
2
Medium Flint interior only available with RV PEP Packages 743, 753, 763.
3
Medium Pebble interior with True Blue exterior (L2/XW) only available with Recreational Van.
C2 ●
= New for this model year.
● = Available
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AMBULANCE PREPARATION PACKAGE (47A)
Availability:
• Optional on E-350 Super Duty and E-350 Super Duty Extended
• Auxiliary heat/air conditioning tubes located underbody
NOTE: This package is intended to provide the necessary
tubes and connections for body builders to install their own
heat/air conditioning unit.
CREW VAN PACKAGE (15A)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
nd
row vinyl bench seat
• 2
• Dual vinyl bucket seats
• Full length vinyl floor covering
• Full steel mesh bulkhead
• Partial vinyl headliner (ends at rear of second row bench seat)
• Full B-pillar trim panels
• Low series (polypropylene) side door and back door trim
panels
• LH lower trim panel behind driver seat, restraints with metal
retractor cover for second row bench seat, pull handle on 40%
side door and RH back door
NOTE 1: Not available with 31G Racks and Bins or 31B
EconoCargo. Not available with 551 Insulation Package.
NOTE 2: Requires 166 Vinyl Floor Covering, Front and Rear.
PACKAGED OPTIONS/EMISSIONS
CREW VAN INTERIOR UPGRADE PACKAGE (15B)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
nd
Row cloth bench seat
• 2
• Carpeting, full length*
• Carpeted throw-in floor mats (front only)
• Full-length cloth headliner
• Dash sound absorber
• Dual cloth captain's chairs
• Cloth sunvisors
Requires:
• Crew Van Package (15A)
*NOTE: May not substitute with vinyl floor covering (166).
ECONOCARGO SYSTEM (31B)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
Insulated polyethylene panels covering walls and ceiling
Includes steel bulkhead with lockable door, 2 tracks and tie down
straps
Requires:
• Vinyl Floor Covering, Front and Rear (166)
Not available with:
• Interior Upgrade Package (18B)
• Windows, All-around (17W)
• Racks and Bins (31G)
• Crew Van Package (15A)
• Insulation package (551)
• Premium Van Group (18M)
ECONOCARGO UPGRADE PACKAGE (66C)
General Delivery – Requires 31B EconoCargo SystemAvailability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• (2) Wire shelving modules (48"H x 16"D x 49"W)
• (2) MR-8318 48" single upright
• (1) MR-8319 48" double upright
• (6) MR-8388A 16" x 48" wire shelf
• (2) MR-8388 12" x 48" wire shelf
Not available with:
• High Capacity Air Conditioning (574)
EXTERIOR UPGRADE PACKAGE (18A)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• Chrome front bumper and chrome rear contour* bumper
• Chrome grille surround
• Aerodynamic halogen headlamps
• Full wheel covers
*NOTE: May upgrade to Chrome Rear Step Bumper (768).
• C/K sliding door track (when 60S Sliding Side Cargo Door is
ordered)
• Upper LH/RH B-pillar trim panels
• Polypropylene side door and rear door trim panels
*NOTE: Recreational Van includes upper LH/RH B-pillar trim
panels only.
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INTERIOR UPGRADE PACKAGE (18B)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• Insulation Package (551)
• Full-Length Carpeting (168)*
• Carpeted Throw-in Floor Mats (167)**
• Full-length cloth headliner
• Cloth sunvisors
• Full B-pillar trim
• C/K sliding door track cover (when 60S Sliding Side Cargo
Door is ordered)
• Polypropylene side/rear door trim panels
• Power side and rear door trim panels
• Dual Cloth Captain's Chairs (EE or EW)
• Dash sound absorber
Requires:
• Power Group (43P)
• Rear door glass with 54Q only. Select option code 173, 178,
179 or 17W
Not available with:
• Premium Van Group (18M)
*NOTE 1: May substitute with vinyl floor covering (166).
**NOTE 2: Carpeted throw-in floor mats are not included if
vinyl floor covering is selected.
MAX FRONT GAWR (672) (Fleet Only)
Availability:
• Optional on E-350 Super Duty and E-350 Super Duty Extended
Includes:
• 4600# GAWR
NOTE 1: May result in deterioration of ride quality.
NOTE 2: Available to authorized body companies and
qualified fleet customers only. Requires Modified Vehicle
Engineering (MVE) approval – call 1-800-34-FLEET, pick #2.
POWER GROUP (43P)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• Power door locks (includes back door switch)
• Power windows
• Power mirrors
• Remote keyless entry/panic alarm (includes “Panic” button that
activates anti-theft warning system and two transmitters)
Requires:
• Rear door glass with 54Q only. Select option code 173, 178,
179 or 17W.
NOTE: May upgrade to Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirrors (54E).
PREMIUM VAN GROUP (18M)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• Dual Captain's Chairs (21A)
• Electronic AM/FM Cassette (589)
• Exterior Upgrade Package
• Power Group
• Speed control
• Insulation Package (551)
Requires:
• Rear door glass with 54Q only. Select option code 173, 178,
179 or 17W
Not available with:
• Interior Upgrade Package (18B)
NOTE: Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/CD (585) upgrade
available with Premium Van Group (18M).
PACKAGED OPTIONS/EMISSIONS
QUIET FLEX™ COMPOSITE RACKS & BINS (31Q)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• (3) modules – two on street side one on curbside
• Shelves are constructed of high density composite material and
ends are constructed of steel
• Enclosed lockable bin on street side. Bin is composed of
composite shelves and door with metal end panels and an
wood composite back panel.
• Lockable wheel well door on curb side constructed of
composite material
• (2) deep drawers on curb side constructed of composite
material
• (4) shallow drawers on curb side constructed of composite
material
• (2) triple hooks on front and rear of curbside module
• Full-length Vinyl Floor Covering (166)
• (10) shelve dividers constructed of composite material
• Steel bulkhead with lockable door
NOTE 1: Available with Upgraded Contractor's Packages
667, 668, 669.
NOTE 2: Requires Full-length Vinyl Floor Covering 166
RACKS AND BINS (31G)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• Fully installed steel shelving, drawers and cabinets
• Steel bulkhead with lockable door
Requires:
• Full-length Vinyl Floor Covering (166)
Not available with:
• High Capacity Air Conditioning (574)
• EconoCargo System (31B)
• Crew Van Package (15A)
• Interior Upgrade Package (18G)
RACKS AND BINS UPGRADE PACKAGE #1 (667)
General Contractor – requires 31G Racks and Bins Package or
31Q Quiet Flex Package
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• (1) Ship-thru ladder rack
• (1) Crossbow
RACKS AND BINS UPGRADE PACKAGE #2 (668)
Electrical Contractor/Appliance Repair – requires 31G Racks and
Bins Package or 31Q Quiet Flex Package
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• (1) 12-drawer cabinet
• (1) tilt shelf
• (1) tool box door (additional)
• (1) wire spool rack
• (1) triple hook (additional)
• (1) shelf divider set (additional)
RACKS AND BINS UPGRADE PACKAGE #3 (669)
Plumbing/HVAC Service – requires 31G Racks and Bins Package
or 31Q Quiet Flex Package
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial Van only
Includes:
• (1) 12-drawer cabinet
• (1) tilt shelf
• (1) freon tank rack (3-tank capacity)
NOTE: Packages 668 and 669 are not able to be ordered in
combination with each other.
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RV PLUS PACKAGE (43V)
Availability:
• Optional on Recreational Van only
Includes:
• OWL Tires
• Aluminum wheels (E14)
• 16" sport wheel covers (E24) - wheel upgrade to Forged
Aluminum Wheel (64F) allowed
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Swing-out side/fixed rear door glass
• Auxiliary Heater/AC Connector Package with rear controls
• Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/CD (585)
• Back door lock switch
Requires:
• 5.4L engine on E-250
TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE (CLASS I) (534)
Availability:
• Included with 768/769 Step Bumper
Includes:
• Trailer wiring harness
NOTE: See Salesperson's Source Book or Ford RV Trailer
Towing Guide for specific trailer towing limits and
corresponding required equipment.
NOTE: Included with 768/769 Step Bumper.
TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE (CLASS II / III / IV) (536)
Availability:
• Optional on Commercial and Recreational Van
Includes:
• Trailer Towing Package (Class I)
• Electric brake controller tap-in capability
• Trailer wiring harness (blade-style female connector) with
bumper bracket
• Relay System for backup/B+/running lights
• Frame-mounted hitch receiver
NOTE: See Salesperson's Source Book or Ford RV Trailer
Towing Guide for specific trailer towing limits and
corresponding required equipment.
(FLEET ONLY. See Dealer Special Order Binder for ordering
guidelines and restrictions).
PAYLOAD PACKAGE SELECTOR CHART
WB
INCH
E-150
138 #1 202 2010 6700
138 #2 207 2125 70002
E-250
138 #1 203 3520 8600
E-250 Extended
138 #1 203 3375 8600
E-350 Super Duty
138 #1 20N 4160 9500
E-350 Super Duty Extended
138 #1 20G 3915 9400
138 #2 20D 3453 9250
1
For eligible California dealers only. Dealer must have a pre-
existing contract with a pre-delivery service company in order to
take advantage of this option.
2
Avail. w/RV Van only.
PKG. #
PACKAGED OPTIONS/EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES/CROSS-BORDER
STATES***
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM ............................... 422
Required on units with GVWR of 14,000# or less for
Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont or
California registration. Optional for Cross Border
States.
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED .. 423
Control code for units either shipped to California
Emissions States dealers or ordered by California
Emissions States dealers for registration in nonCalifornia States locations.
**There is NO change to the actual power output of
alternators used on the E-Series for 2005.
130-Amp based on cold performance at 80°F.
***CROSS BORDER STATES (14,000# or under
GVWR)
Cross Border States are Arizona, Connecticut, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, Oregon,
Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
3
Medium Duty Passenger Vehicle (MDPV) refers to over 8500#
vehicle designed primarily for passengers with seating limited to
11 or less with any cargo area, of less than 72" of interior length
– not readily accessible from passenger compartment.
3
(99W); E-250 (MDPV)
425
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POWERTRAIN/DIMENSIONS
FUEL ECONOMY
50 STATES
F.E. LABEL ESTIMATED MEMO:
ADJUSTED ANNUAL UNADJUSTED
ENGINE DISPL. TRANSMISSION CITY HIGHWAY FUEL COST COMBINED