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1981 Ford Econoline E-150

United States Gasoline RWD LCVUpdated Aug 27, 2026

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 1,600 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 4.7 litres

Engine Fluids › Engine Coolant

IAT: Yes

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Battery Capacity: 36 - 68 Ah
Secondary Battery: Optional
Alternator Charge Current: 40 - 100 A
Alternator Voltage: 14 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Stroke: 101.1 mm (4.0 in)
Compression Ratio: 8.9 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Naturally Aspirated: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type: OHC
Engine Block: Cast Iron
Engine Heads: Cast Iron
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Dimensions & Weight

LCV Specific

General

Version: L1H1
L2H1
L3H1

Dimensions › Length

L1: 4,745 mm (186.8 in)
L2: 5,253 mm (206.8 in)
L3: 5,761 mm (226.8 in)

Dimensions › Height

L1H1: 2,052 mm (80.8 in)
L2H1: 2,057 mm (81.0 in)
L3H1: 2,055 mm (80.9 in)

Dimensions › Wheel Base

L1: 3,150 mm (124.0 in)
L2: 3,505 mm (138.0 in)
L3: 3,505 mm (138.0 in)

Cargo Space › Cargo Volume

L1H1: 7,136 litres
L2H1: 8,353 litres
L3H1: 9,599 litres

Cargo Space › Depth

L1: 3,396 mm (133.7 in)
L2: 3,904 mm (153.7 in)
L3: 4,412 mm (173.7 in)

Cargo Space › Height

H1: 1,369 mm (53.9 in)

Cargo Space

Space Width: 1,786 mm (70.3 in)

Cargo Space › Space Width, Between Wheel Arches

L1: 1,328 mm (52.3 in)
L2: 1,328 mm (52.3 in)
L3: 1,328 mm (52.3 in)

Weight › Gross Weight

L1H1: 2676 – 2812 kg (5,900 – 6,199 lb)
L2H1: 2654 – 2812 kg (5,851 – 6,199 lb)
L3H1: 2,744 kg (6,049 lb)

Weight › Cargo Capacity

L1H1: 982 – 1118 kg (2,165 – 2,465 lb)
L2H1: 873 – 1023 kg (1,925 – 2,255 lb)
L3H1: 891 – 900 kg (1,964 – 1,984 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: LCV (Panel Van)
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Body-on-Frame (Ladder Frame)
Body Material: Steel
Protective Moldings: Optional

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Sliding Right
Dual Swing-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Mechanical
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Flat

Windscreen Wipers

Number of Wiper Speeds: 2
Intermittent Control: Optional

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Manual
Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional
Tinted Windows: Optional
Rear Windows, Pop-out: Optional

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear: Optional

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Rear Windows, Pop-out

Manual: Optional

Other Equipment

Antenna: Optional
Air Intakes: 1-port
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs
Controls: Faders

Lights

Read Light: Optional

Lights › Read Light

Front: Optional

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 2 pcs

Other Equipment

Passenger Side: Optional
Clock: Optional
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Front
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Optional