The Van That Owned America

For over 50 years, the Ford Econoline (E-Series) was the undisputed king of the American road. Rugged, V8-powered, and built on a heavy-duty frame, it was the go-to workhorse for contractors, delivery fleets, and the classic "van life" movement. In this video, we explore the history of both legendary vans and the massive, billion-dollar gamble Ford took in 2014 when they decided to kill off the beloved Econoline passenger and cargo vans in America to bring the Transit to the global stage.