was designed with additional full-length frame rails; this construction was also used on the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari vans, the Jeep Cherokee XJ, and the Honda Ridgeline pickup truck. Vehicles using this platform include: Ford Aerostar—mid-size van (1986-1997), code named VN1. See also Ford VN platform References External links Ford E-Series official websites: U.S. | Canada Ford E-Series Ambulance Packages official websites (U.S.): Van | Cutaway Chassis Vintage Truck Magazine 1962 Ford Econoline Van detailed article Ford Vans E series Mark's Econoline Page (Mainly about the 1961–1967 Econoline Pickups) Debut: 2008 Ford E-Series Vans (TheMustangNews.com – March 2007) Econoline.org - for first-generation Econolines from 1961-1967 1968–74 Ford Van Site Ford Econoline in television and film camperize.com—info about converting the E series into a campervan ThorMotorCoach.com—Major converter of E-series chassis into motorhomes 1960s cars 1970s cars 1980s cars 1990s cars 2000s cars 2010s cars Cars introduced in 1961 Cab over vehicles Class 3 trucks Class 4 trucks E series Mid-engined vehicles Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States Rear-wheel-drive vehicles School bus chassis Vans Minibuses