The Ford Econoline van built and sold in North America may be replaced for the 2007 or 2008 model year with a full-sized van designed for sale in both North America and Europe, according to an Automotive News report on future Ford models, which added that passenger and cargo versions are planned.

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The new van would also replace the Ford Transit, sold in Europe [and other markets], according to the report.


Automotive News said the new van’s platform, code-named V349, would be derived in part from both the Econoline and the Transit while powertrain choices are expected to provide better fuel economy than the current Econoline.

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