When did Ford stop making the E250?
Ford stopped producing the E-250 after the 2014 model year; production ended in 2014, and the Transit became the replacement in North America starting with the 2015 model year.
Overview: What the E-250 was
The E-250 was part of Ford's full-size E-Series (Econoline) family, long a staple for fleets, tradespeople, and commercial users. The “E-250” designation referred to the mid-range configuration of cargo and passenger vans within the E-Series lineup. In the early 2010s, Ford signaled a shift away from the traditional E-Series in North America in favor of the Transit platform, which would carry the full-size van burden going forward.
Timeline: When production ended
Below is a concise timeline showing the key points about the E-250’s production status in North America.
- 1961: Ford launches the Econoline (E-Series) van family, which would eventually include the E-250 variant.
- 2014: The final model year for the E-Series in the United States and Canada; Ford ends E-Series/E-250 production in North America.
- 2015 onward: The Ford Transit becomes the primary full-size van in North America, effectively replacing the E-Series lineup.
The discontinuation of the E-250 aligned with Ford’s strategic pivot to the Transit platform for full-size vans in the U.S. and Canada. Other markets may have had different timelines, but the North American production ceased in 2014.
What happened next: The Transit era
With the E-Series retired from North American production, Ford invested in the Transit family, delivering modern cargo and passenger configurations with updated safety and efficiency features. The Transit line remains Ford’s flagship full-size van, continuing to evolve through the 2020s.
Summary
The Ford E-250 was discontinued after the 2014 model year in North America, as Ford shifted its full-size van lineup to the Ford Transit beginning with the 2015 model year. The E-Series era effectively ended in 2014, marking a transition to a newer generation of commercial vans.
