Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Developed together with Mazda for the Asian market, the 1999 Ford Econovan was a small, affordable minivan used for people transport and as a light commercial vehicle.
On the Asian market, the light-utility vehicles were used as a basis for all kinds of transformations, from just a regular van use up to campers. Since the Econovan was an affordable vehicle built on a solid chassis, it made it one of the best choices for such conversions. The car was also known as Mazda Bongo.
Mazda design team created a cab-forward concept, with a raked windshield that started just above the front panel. The engine and gearbox were mounted between the front occupants, under a high center tunnel. There were two regular doors in the front to access the cabin, two sliding doors on the side, and a big liftgate at the car's back. The car was offered with a short or long wheelbase. The latter featured sliding windows for the door area.
The instrument cluster featured an unusual design with the fuel gauge and coolant temperature indicator installed inside the tachometer dial. An LCD screen for the clock was placed at the bottom of the speedometer. Since the vehicle was made as an LCV, the base version didn't have power windows or air-conditioning. The upper trim level featured both of that and side windows for the passenger area.
Ford offered the Econovan with either a 2.0-liter gasoline or a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, both paired to a 5-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 5MT (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 71 KW @ 4800 RPM 97 HP @ 4800 RPM 95 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 155 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/80R15 103/101L LT |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 78 in (1981 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/51.4 in (1,450/1,306 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3373.7 lbs (1530 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6306.3 lbs (2860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 TD 5MT (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 3500 RPM 86 HP @ 3500 RPM 84 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 178 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195-80-R15/103-101- LT |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 78 in (1981 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/51.4 in (1,450/1,306 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3594.2 lbs (1630 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6526.8 lbs (2961 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |