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2010 E-Series Overview

• E-Series is the only full-size van available with the SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system
• E-Series is the only full-size van available with industry-exclusive Ford Work Solutions™technology
• Available navigation system with a 6.5-inch touch screen display integrated into the instrument panel helps you get to the job site or vacation cottage
• Flexible door system permits doors to be held open at 105 degrees and opened to 178 degrees with a simple push

• Three industry-exclusive Ford Work Solutions innovations:
    
  • An in-dash computer developed with Magneti Marelli and powered by Microsoft Auto that provides full high-speed Internet access via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and navigation by Garmin; it's the first broadband-capable in-dash computer in production, and features available wireless accessories including a mouse and printer; the system allows customers to print invoices and access documents stored on their home or office computer networks - right on the job site
     
  • Tool Link, a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) asset-tracking system developed with DEWALT, the industry leader in professional power tools, and ThingMagic, the industry expert on embedded RFID technology; Tool Link enables customers to maintain a detailed real-time inventory of the tools or equipment stored in the vehicle
     
  • Crew Chief, a fleet telematics and diagnostics system, that allows small fleet owners to efficiently manage their vehicles, quickly dispatch workers to job sites and keep detailed vehicle maintenance records

• A navigation system with a 6.5-inch touch screen display integrated into the instrument panel
   
• SIRIUS Travel Link™, an industry-exclusive feature; when coupled with navigation, this system provides a collection of data services including real-time local traffic (available in select markets), coast-to-coast weather conditions and fuel price information for more than 120,000 gas stations in the 48 contiguous states and District of Columbia
   
• Rear Backup Camera (Van and Wagon only), activated when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, giving the driver a clear view behind the vehicle; the video image is displayed in the self-dimming rearview mirror or in the navigation screen (on vans with navigation). The screen image includes an industry-first centerline and colored guides, providing the driver a better perspective of the vehicle's center point and periphery

• Full-Open Rear Door Check – detent positions at 105 degrees and 178 degrees – makes it easier to move the rear doors to their full-open position, allowing full access to the rear cargo area
   
• Flex-Fuel Capable Gasoline V8 engines - All E-Series vehicles equipped with either the 4.6-liter or 5.4-liter V-8 engine are capable of running on E85 (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline), pure gasoline or any blend in-between
   
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel-capable engine available on 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 (late availability)    

• Speed Limitation set to 65 mph (tbd) or 75 mph (tbd) available on select models (Fleet only)  

• Safety equipment, including an optional dash-mounted front-passenger air bag cutoff switch on vans and cutaways; standard AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) on all wagons and recreational vans (optional on commercial vans with gasoline engines), and an optional factory-installed integrated trailer brake controller that permits direct operation of a trailer's electronic brakes

• Functional, user-friendly instrument panel and center console
    
• Storage, cleverly integrated throughout
    
  • Door trim panels feature integrated second-bin compartments; a contents-retention strap helps secure items in the driver's door
      
  • The instrument panel has a storage tray above the passenger air bag
     
  • The center console includes three large cup holders that can accommodate a wide variety of cup/mug sizes, an integrated clipboard holder and space for a laptop
      
• Four optional user-defined switches on the dashboard and an efficient wiring harness, making it easy for upfitters to integrate aftermarket features such as auxiliary lighting
    
• An optional audio input jack on the instrument panel that connects E-Series to MP3 players and other portable audio devices
    
• A large glove box that provides still more storage and a second power point
    
• A message center available in E-Series vans and wagons that features an engine hour meter and standard vehicle maintenance information as well as miles-to-empty and fuel economy numbers; the message center is standard on vans equipped with the 6.0-liter Power Stroke® V-8 Turbo Diesel engine