When did Ford stop making the E350 van?
Ford stopped producing the E-350 full-size van after the 2014 model year, with the Transit replacing it in North America beginning with the 2015 model year.
Background: The E-Series lineage and its sunset
The E-350 is part of Ford’s Econoline, or E-Series, family—the traditional full-size vans that served fleets, contractors, and large families for decades. By the early 2010s, Ford began planning a shift away from the aging E-Series platform toward a newer, more modern van lineup.
Why the change mattered
The move reflected broader industry trends toward a modular, technology-forward platform that could meet evolving safety, efficiency, and regulatory standards. Ford publicly signaled that the E-Series would be phased out in North America after the 2014 model year, paving the way for a replacement strategy centered on the Transit.
The transition: Transit becomes the standard
Ford introduced the Transit in North America as the contemporary full-size van, designed to offer improved efficiency, updated technology, and a configuration flexible enough for cargo, passenger, and upfit needs. The Transit effectively supplanted the E-Series in the U.S. and Canada, with the 2015 model year representing the new standard lineup.
Before the following list, here are key milestones surrounding the discontinuation of the E-Series and the E-350:
- 2013: Ford publicly announced that the E-Series would be discontinued in North America after the 2014 model year.
- 2014: The final year of production for E-Series vans, including the E-350, took place in North America.
- 2015: The Ford Transit became the standard full-size van offering in the U.S. and Canada, marking the official replacement for the E-Series lineup.
The end of the E-Series era signifies Ford’s strategic pivot toward the Transit for new-vehicle orders, while existing E-Series vans remain in service as used vehicles and in fleets where legacy configurations are still viable.
Implications for buyers and fleets today
For buyers seeking a new full-size van, the E-350 is no longer an option in North America. The Transit is the contemporary choice, with extensive upfit and configurability for commercial use. Parts and service for older E-Series models continue through Ford and aftermarket channels, but production has ceased.
Summary
Ford ended production of the E-Series E-350 after the 2014 model year, transitioning to the Transit as the company’s full-size van offering in North America starting with the 2015 model year. This shift reflects a broader industry move toward modern, standardized van platforms and remains a touchstone for fleets and buyers evaluating full-size van options today.
