Like any tool, a commercial vehicle should be both functional and dependable, attributes often associated with Ford's best-selling E-Series work vans.
Formerly known as Econoline, Ford's E-Series has been the top U.S. contractor van for decades. However, with such competitors as Mercedes' Sprinter, Nissan's NV and the forthcoming Fiat-based Ram ProMaster van, the E-Series' glory days are fading. Early next year, it will be replaced by the 2014 Transit, a European model adapted for the U.S.