page_title: Ford E-Series
section_title: 2003–2007
hierarchical_section_title: Ford E-Series / Fourth generation (1992–present) / Body / 2003–2007
caption_attribution_description: English: &#x7c;2005 Ford E-550 KABC-TV ENG van &#x7c;2005 Ford E-550 KABC-TV ENG van
context_page_description: The Ford E-Series is a range of full-size vans produced by the American automaker Ford. Introduced for the 1961 model year as the replacement for the Ford F-series panel van, the model line is in its fourth generation. Previously produced as a cargo van and passenger van, the E-Series is currently offered as a cutaway van chassis and stripped chassis.
  After the 2014 model year, the E-Series cargo and passenger vans were discontinued and replaced by the Ford Transit. From 1980 to 2014, the model line was the best-selling full-size van in the United States with a nearly 80% share of its market segment. With a 60-year production run, the E-Series is second only to the Ford F-Series in longevity of models produced by Ford.
  From 1961 to 2005, the E-Series was assembled by Lorain Assembly at Lorain, Ohio; assembly is currently located at Ohio Assembly at Avon Lake, Ohio, which has produced the model line since 1975.
context_section_description: For 2003, the entire E-Series adopted the grille of the E-550, shifting the Ford Blue Oval from the hood to the grille (for the first time since 1991).  In another revision, the front turn signal lenses become amber in color.  For 2004; the front bumper is revised with additional cooling slots.
  For 2003, coinciding with the exterior facelift, the interior received a new engine cover with redesigned cup holders. For the first time since 1974, the E series was given a glove box, shared with the Super Duty trucks. For 2004,  the instrument panel was given a digital odometer, last used in 1996, certain versions were available with a tachometer.
caption: Ford E-550 Super Duty (outfitted as mobile broadcasting vehicle)
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