One could be forgiven for thinking that the temperature in Hell is taking a precipitous dive after looking at the
photo above. After all, when was the last time you saw a Ford Econoline test mule, with its tacit promise of a coming
update? After all, the current E-Series has been trudging on for decades with changes few and far between. This,
despite consistently selling in big numbers.
Well, the fine folks at BlueOvalNews.com have snagged this tester rolling around Dearborn, with the camouflage
clearly covering a revamped front end. Expect the soon-to-be-everywhere tri-bar grille to take up residence in the
van’s snout, along with revamped headlights and fascia.
We can only hope beneath the refreshed bodywork, there are some substantive mechanical and interior changes to the
200,000/year seller as well. BON reports that the Econoline revamp will likely hit dealers in 2007, with the promise of
a new 6.4-liter Powerstroke diesel available underhood.
[Source: BlueOvalNews.com]