VN, or also known as VN58, VN127 and VN1, is the designation used for a Ford Motors vehicle architecture designed to underpin full-size front-engine, rear-wheel-drive passenger and cargo vans, as well as commercial vehicles such as ambulances, recreational vehicles or small buses. Its most recent variant, the VN127, is currently in production for commercial vehicles sold under the Ford nameplate worldwide. Here are the Ford vehicles currently sold in the U.S. and Canada that ride on the Ford VN platform.
- Ford E-Series
Platform Vitals
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Body on frame |
| Size | Full-size |
| Supported Vehicle Type | Commercial vehicles |
| Suspension Type (front) | Double wishbone |
| Suspension Type (rear) | Leaf springs |
| Layout | Front-engine RWD |
| Powerplant Layout | Longitudinal |
| Predecessor | VN58, VN1 |
| Successor | Currently none |
Supported Engines
| Engine | Aspiration | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque (lb-ft) @ RPM | Transmission | Vehicle Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8L EFI V10 | Atmospheric | 305 @ 4,250 rpm | 420 @ 3,250 rpm | Six-speed automatic | Ford E-Series Cutaway / Stripped Chassis |
| 6.2L SFI V8 | Atmospheric | 331 @ 5,500 rpm | 356 @ 4,000 rpm | Six-speed automatic | Ford E-Series Cutaway / Stripped Chassis |
| 7.3L Godzilla V8 | Atmospheric | 430 @ 5,500 rpm | 475 @ 4,000 rpm | Ten-speed automatic | Ford E-Series Cutaway / Stripped Chassis |
Future Models
Since the Ford Transit is now the brand’s official cargo vehicle, the E-Series is only offered as a cutaway-cab chassis and stripped chassis. However, for the 2021 model-year, the Ford E-Series will receive a substantial update, such as a dashboard layout similar to the Ford F-150 and Ford Super Duty. The existing 6.8L Triton V10 gasoline engine will be replaced by Ford’s new Godzilla 7.3L V8, mated to a new ten-speed automatic transmission.
Availability
All variants of the current-generation Ford E-Series are currently available for order both for personal and fleet use. The all-new 2021 Ford E-Series Super Duty Cutaway will begin production in early 2020, and will arrive at dealerships in the spring of 2020 as an early 2021 model year vehicle.
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