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1997 Ford Econoline Commercial Cutaway Base 138 WB SRW

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Rear Wheel Drive, Commercial Cutaway SRW

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Commercial Cutaway SRW

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

5.4L/330

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

235 @ 4250

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

335 @ 3000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

LT245/75R16E

Rear Tire Size:

LT245/75R16E

Front Wheel Size (in):

16.0 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16.0 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Rear Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

138

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

138" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3900

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

6084

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2795

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1856

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

9600

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

18,500

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Engine Order Code:

99L

Trans Order Code:

44E

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.71

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.18

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

650

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1425

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

26.5

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

1-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3900

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

7810

Axle Type - Front:

Twin I-Beam

Axle Type - Rear:

Full Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

4600

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

7800

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

4.10

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.00

Front Tire Order Code:

T38

Rear Tire Order Code:

T38

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

3042

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

3042

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

677

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

677

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

48.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

50.2

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.03 x 0.54

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

12.125 x 3.5

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

7.5

Fuel Tank Location:

Aft Of Rear Axle

Front Head Room (in):

42.3

Front Leg Room (in):

40.0

Front Shoulder Room (in):

68.4

Front Hip Room (in):

65.6

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

237.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.5

Overhang, Front (in):

30.0

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

68.5

Ground to Top of Frame (in):

26.6

Frame Width, Rear (in):

69.4

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