• The Ford Econoline van was unveiled in 1961 and was the best-selling full-size van in the United States through 1997, according to MSN Auto. The Ford E-350 Econoline series was redesigned in 1997 with a more spacious interior and improved performance and handling. In 1998, the Ford E-350 was available in four trims: the Cargo Van, the Cargo Extended, the Club Wagon Extended and the Club Wagon Passenger Van.
  
  

Engine and Performance

• Both models of the 1998 Ford E-350 Cargo Van and Cargo Van Extended feature 5.4-liter, V-8 engines with 235 horsepower at 4,250 RPM and 335 foot-pounds of torque at 3,000 RPM. The Club Wagon Extended and Club Wagon Passenger Van models feature 4.2-liter, V-8 engines with 200 horsepower at 4,800 RPM and 250 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 RPM.
  
  

Transmission and Fuel Economy

• All models of the 1998 Ford E-350 come equipped with a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Fuel economy is 13 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon on the highway. Fuel capacity for all models is 35 gallons.
  
  

Interior

• The 1998 Ford E-350 Cargo Van and Cargo Van Extended models offer two-passenger seating. The Club Wagon Extended and Club Wagon Passenger Van models have eight-passenger seating. Other standard features in all models include driver and passenger front airbags, power steering and front seat head restraints.
  
  

Exterior

• Both the E-350 Cargo Van and Cargo Van Extended are three-door vans with a length of 231.9 inches, a width of 79.3 inches and a height of 80.7 inches. Cargo bed length for both models is 140.4 inches. Maximum legal load for both models is 3,907 pounds, with a curb weight of 5,473 pounds. The Club Wagon Extended model and Club Wagon Passenger Van models are four-door vans with a length of 211.9 inches, a width of 79.3 inches and a height of 80.9 inches. Cargo bed length for both models is 120.5 inches. Maximum legal load for both models is 1,887 pounds, with a curb weight of 5,097 pounds.