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1997 Ford Econoline Club

United StatesGasolineRWDLCV

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Ford
Model
Econoline
Variant
Club
Body Style
LCV
Generation
4th Generation Facelift
Seats
12
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
6.8 V10 SEFI 2V Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
268 hp
Power (kW)
198 kW
Torque
556 Nm (410 lb-ft)
Displacement
6,760 cc

Dimensions

Width
2,014 mm (79.3 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
29 litres
Engine Fluids › Engine Coolant
IAT
  • Motorcraft Premium Concentrated (green)
  • Motorcraft Premium Prediluted (green)
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
72 - 78 Ah
Cold Start Power
750 A
Secondary Battery
Optional
Alternator Charge Current
95 - 115 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
90.2 mm (3.6 in)
Stroke
105.8 mm (4.2 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stalk
Gear Selector Location
Steering Column
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.71 :1
2nd Gear
1.54 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
132 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
331 mm (13.0 in)
Rear Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Anti-roll Bar

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,763 mm (69.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,689 mm (66.5 in)
Overhang, Front
765 mm (30.1 in)
Approach Angle
29.7 °
Departure Angle
10.8 °
Ground Clearance
205 mm (8.1 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
LCV (Minibus)
Pillars
  • A-D
  • A-D + Extra Pillar(s)
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Ladder Frame)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Voltmeter
Analogue
Oil Pressure
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional

Other Features

Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Belt Pretensioner
Driver

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Middle

Car Classification

American Classification
Passenger Van
British Classification
Ford emblem
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
4th Gear
0.7 :1
Final Drive
3.73 :1
Reverse
2.18 :1
Diameter
328 mm (12.9 in)
Front
25.4 mm (1.0 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Head Room, Rear
1,021 mm (40.2 in)
Head Room, Third Row
1,019 mm (40.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,016 mm (40.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
937 mm (36.9 in)
Leg Room, Third Row
1,052 mm (41.4 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,666 mm (65.6 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
4,264 - 4,309 kg (9,401 - 9,500 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
3,901 kg (8,600 lb)
Gross Train Weight
6,804 kg (15,000 lb)
Cargo Capacity
1,760 - 1,869 kg (3,880 - 4,120 lb)
Max Towbar Download
277 kg (611 lb)

LCV Specific

General
Version
  • L1H1
  • L2H1
Dimensions › Length
L1
5,382 mm (211.9 in)
L2
5,890 mm (231.9 in)
Dimensions › Height
L1H1
2,055 mm (80.9 in)
Dimensions › Wheel Base
Conventional
Rear Doors
  • Sliding Right
  • Dual Swing-out
Door Handles
Pull-up
Platform
Ford Motor Company
VN Platform (VN58/VN127)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Non-painted
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Heated Windows

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual

Colour

Bumper
Optional
Door Handles
Non-painted

Rims & Tires

Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Climate Control
Manual
Air Condition
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
1,247 g
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
  • RDS
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Equalizer
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
2 - 4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Compass
Optional
Oustide Temperature
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Under Seats
Front
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
17 :1
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Multifunction Steering Wheel

Trunk

Release Button
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Two-parted Doors

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
4 - 6
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Powered
6
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
Passenger-
Rear-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other Features

Central Locking
Yes

Airbags

Frontal Airbag
  • Driver: Yes
  • Passenger: Yes
  • Rear: -
Minibus
Australian Classification
People Mover
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Passenger Van
Econoline
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Hip Room, Rear
1,689 mm (66.5 in)
Hip Room, Third Row
1,699 mm (66.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,737 mm (68.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,791 mm (70.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Third Row
1,808 mm (71.2 in)
L1
3,505 mm (138.0 in)
L2
3,505 mm (138.0 in)
Dimensions › Overhang, Rear
L1
1,113 mm (43.8 in)
L2
1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Dimensions › Turning Circle
L1
14.81 m
L2
16.7 m
Side Door › Side Door Height
H1
1,227 mm (48.3 in)
Side Door › Side Door Width
L1
1,382 mm (54.4 in)
L2
1,382 mm (54.4 in)
Side Door › Ground to Door Height
L1H1
732 mm (28.8 in)
L2H1
767 mm (30.2 in)
Rear Doors › Rear Doors Height
L1H1
1,257 mm (49.5 in)
Rear Doors
Rear Doors Width
1,369 mm (53.9 in)
Rear Doors › Sill Height
L1H1
683 mm (26.9 in)
L2H1
683 mm (26.9 in)
Cargo Space › Cargo Volume
L1H1
7,263 litres
L2H1
8,761 litres
Cargo Space › Depth
L1
3,058 mm (120.4 in)
L2
3,566 mm (140.4 in)
Cargo Space › Height
H1
1,334 mm (52.5 in)
Cargo Space › Space Width, Between Wheel Arches
L1
1,303 mm (51.3 in)
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Rear Windows, Pop-out
Manual
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Number of Buttons
5 pcs
4 - 8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
4 - 6
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Powered
6
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
4 - 6
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Second Seat Row
Type of Seat
Adult
Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Yes
Fourth Seat Row
Optional
Third/Fourth Seat Row › Third Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Seat Angle
Front Facing
LCV
Variant
Econoline Club LCV Generations7 of 7
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
268 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed