VN58/VN127
Introduced in 1975, this generation of the E-Series was the first to be produced with a full frame. In production for 37 years (across two generations), the VN platform is the longest-used platform at Ford. The E-Series is also the last Ford that uses Twin I-Beam front suspension. Vehicles using this platform include:
- Ford Econoline—full size vans (VN58, about 1989; VN127 1995)
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