First-Generation Econolines

Econoline dot Org is a website where you can decipher the vehicle data found on the door plate for Ford Econolines built from 1961 through 1967.

NOTE: We are operating in draft mode, and are still making changes and adding pages. We appreciate your comments and suggestions as we build a website that can be enjoyed by all collectors, drivers, and fans of the first-generation Ford Econolines. Some links are currently not working, and some pages are not complete.

• See data for all Econolines in the database
• Enter vehicle data (decode VIN)

• Air Conditioning
• Assembly Date
• Assembly Plant
• Axles
• Body Style
• Carburetors
• Color
• Documents
• Dimensions
• District Special Order (DSO)
• Driveshafts
• Engines
• Gross Vehicle Weight
• Hub Caps
• Interior Trim
• Model
• Production Numbers (How many were made?)
• Regional Sales District
• Series Codes
• Special Order
• Speedometer Gears
• Spring Special
• Transmissions
• Tires
• VIN Decoder
• VIN Location
• Visual differences between years
• Wheelbase
• Wheels

Econoline Data Sheet (pdf 182kb) - perfect for decoding Econolines in the field.

Database Draft

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Parts

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