Ford E450 Cutaway Truck Specs and Review

What vehicle recently ruled the market of cutaway trucks for over two years? It is one of the vehicles that belong to the Ford E-series Cutaways. In this article, I’ll describe the Ford E450 commercial cutaway truck, including its key specs.

The Ford E450 Cutaway truck comes with a standard 7.3L V8 premium-rated engine with TorqShift, rated at 350 horsepower and 468 lb.-ft of torque at 3,900 revolutions per minute (RPM). This powerful truck can weigh up to 14,500 pounds, depending on the engine installed.

Aside from being huge and powerful, the Ford E450 Cutaway truck is also very durable. This commercial truck can last from 250,000 to 300,000 miles if provided with proper maintenance. However, if you abuse its powers and neglect its upkeep, you may struggle to get it over 100,000 miles.

Read on to learn more about the Ford E450 commercial truck and its specs and features.

The Ford E450 Cutaway Truck is a huge beast that can carry and pull huge and heavy loads. It can do these tasks because of its powerful 7.3L V8 engine with its proprietary Torqshift transmission system.

This engine can produce 350 hp and 468 lb.-ft of torque at 3,900 RPM. It is also quite heavy and can weigh up to 14,500 pounds, depending on the installed engine.

This E450 Ford truck has two engine options. There’s one with a premium engine and another with an economy-rated engine. Both these engines feature a single overhead valve design and dual-equal variable-cam timing. This design helps the engine to optimize power across its entire powerband.

With proper handling and regular maintenance, you can keep this huge beast running for about 250,000 to 300,000 miles. However, if you’re in the habit of abusing the capabilities of muscle engines and neglecting their maintenance, you might not be able to use the services of this truck for more than 100,000 miles.

You can use this cutaway truck for many different purposes. Moreover, you can use it to haul heavy cargo or as a big delivery van. You can also use it as a passenger truck. For instance, the Vacation model of the E450 truck can carry a maximum of 15 passengers.

Ford E450 Cutaway Truck Description

The Ford E450 is a vehicle that has a cab and a chassis. It has no passenger compartment since it is not included in the price. The chassis is bare because the vehicle is intended to be uplifted by the buyer for their own purpose.

You can configure the chassis for an RV, an ambulance, a work truck, or another type of vehicle that you may want it to be. Buyers of this cutaway truck generally use them for commercial and recreational purposes.

So, the Ford E450 Cutaway truck is available as a stripped chassis. It is a rear-wheel-drive chassis that can fit different aftermarket bodies. They include low-height paper-delivery bodies, center-mounted personnel lifts, electric and gas utility van bodies, and general delivery vans. This truck is the heaviest in all of Ford’s stripped chassis E-series trucks.

Ford launched the E-series trucks in the early 1960s. They were also known as the Econoline and were available in commercial as well as consumer configurations. These trucks are still available as a cutaway model for commercial and recreational customers.

Ford E450 Cutaway Truck Specs

The design and specs of the Ford E450 Cutaway truck have undergone several upgrades and changes since it was first introduced.

Originally, the Ford E450 was available in three engine options. One is the 5.4-liter V-8 engine that generates 255 hp at 4,500 RPM. and 350 lb.-ft of torque at 2,500 RPM. Another variant is the 6.8-liter V-10 engine that produces 305 hp at 4,250 RPM. and 420 lb.-ft of torque at 3,250 RPM.

The third one is the 6.8-liter V-10 engine that can bring up 305 hp at 4,250 RPM. and 440 lb.-ft of torque at 1,600 RPM. The 6.8-liter engine is the one that is installed on the old cutaways.

Full E450 Engine Specs

The current full engine specifications of the Ford E450 commercial truck are given below:

Engine Type	7.3L V8 Premium Engine	7.3L V8 Economy Engine
Engine electronics	Bosch Multicore MG1CS019	Bosch Multicore MG1CS019
Displacement	445	445
Horsepower (SAE net@rpm	350@3,900	300@3,750
Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm)	468@3,900	425@3,250
Compression ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1
Bore x stroke (in.)	4.22 x 3.97	4.22 x 3.97
Valvetrain	OHV / 2 Valves Per Cylinder	OHV / 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Valve lifters	Hydraulic Roller Lifters	Hydraulic Roller Lifters
Main bearings	5 Main Bearings	5 Main Bearings
Fuel delivery	Port Fuel Injection	Port Fuel Injection
Engine oil cooler	Std.	Std.
Electronic throttle control (ETC)	Std.	Std.
Exhaust	Cast Stainless Steel (LH & RH)	Cast Stainless Steel (LH & RH)
Transmission type	6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and Tow Haul	6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and Tow Haul
Cylinder head material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Engine block material	Cast Iron	Cast Iron
Battery	78 amp/hr.	78 amp/hr.
Alternator	210 amp, open image overlay	210 amp, open image overlay
Emission System	50-State Emissions System	50-State Emissions System

Optional Power Specs

240-Amp Alternator
Dual 240/157 Amp Alternator
Driveshaft Improvement from 3″ to 3 1/2″ diameter
Heavy-Duty Batteries 78-Amp-Hr Open image overlay for Battery
Engine Block Heater
Daytime Running Lamps

Fuel

The 7.3 liters V-8 engine of the Ford E450 Cutaway truck requires unleaded gasoline. This truck comes with a standard fuel tank of 40 gallons. But, as an option, you can choose to have a 50-gallon fuel tank at an extra cost.

Dimensions

The table below will show you the dimensions of the two variants of the E450 Cutaway truck:

Item	E450 Cutaway 1	E450 Cutaway 2
Wheelbase (inches.)	158	176
Overall Length (in.)	261.1	261.1
Overall Height (Loaded) (in.)	80	80
Overall Width (in.)	94.9	94.9

Key Features of the Ford E450 Truck

The Ford E450 boasts several key features that make it attractive to recreational and commercial users of cutaway trucks. Here are the most attractive features of this vehicle:

Powerful 7.3L V8 Premium Engine

This cutaway truck is available either with a 7.3L V8 Premium Engine or a 7.3L V8 engine with an economy rating. Either way, you will have an engine with a single overhead valve design and dual-equal variable-cam timing.

This design will enable the engine to optimize power across its entire powerband. It is also coupled with the Torqshift six-speed automatic transmission. The premium-rated engine can generate 350 hp. and 468 lb.-ft of torque at 3,900 RPM.

Meanwhile, the economic engine can produce 300 hp. at 3,750 RPM and 425 lb.-ft of torque at 3,250 RPM. The premium engine maximizes performance while the economy-rated engine focuses on efficiency.

Ford Torqshift Automatic Transmission

Ford developed the proprietary Torqshift six-speed transmission of the E450 Ford cutaway truck to handle the high-performance demands of both the premium engine and the economy-rated engine.

The premium engine can deliver 468 lb.-ft of torque at 3,900 RPM, while the economy-rated engine can produce 425 lb.-ft of torque at 3,250 RPM.

More Safety Features

The E450 Ford cutaway truck is loaded with more safety features. This vehicle has more safety bags, a four-wheel anti-locking mechanism braking system, wheel strain checking, and traction control. These features ensure your safety every time you use this truck for fun or work.

Intense Exterior

The E-series trucks of Ford come with a standard cab set up. But its exterior design is one of the most attractive styles among this class of trucks. It has an incredibly intense and imposing exterior. This makes this truck stand out on the road and the parking lot.

The front-end of the E450 cutaway is designed with a big and bold grille with lots of chrome trimmings. This grille is not just there to impress, but it provides improved airflow to the engine. The truck’s fender has stylish cuts and lots of chrome, so with the bumpers and the headlamps.

Standard Features of the E450 Commercial Truck

The E450 Ford cutaway truck comes with several standard features that include the following:

Power steering
Variably intermittent wipers
Mode select transmission
Tilted steering wheel
Front-wheel independent suspension
Anti-lock brakes
Dual rear wheels
Voltmeter
Tachometer

Wheels and Tires

Standard in all Ford E450 Cutaway trucks are wheels and tires with the following specs.

Wheels – 16” x 6” white painted steel wheels open image overlay for 16” x 6” white painted steel wheels
Tires – LT225/7Rx16E All Season
Spare tire and wheel (optional)
Steel valve stems

Stylish Interior

This cutaway truck can seat up to two persons. The stripped chassis can only accommodate one person but has a temporary driver’s seat. The legroom space for the cutaway truck is 40 inches, while the headroom space is 42 inches. The front hip room is 65.6 inches, and the front shoulder room is 68.1 inches.

Generally, the interior of this E450 truck is a great place to be in. The design of the dashboard is impressive. Overall, the interior of this cutaway truck exudes style and fashion. However, its inner space is designed more for moving people than getting them very comfortable. There is no chance that its interior can be the best in this sector.

Optional Features

For those who want a more comfortable E450 cutaway, Ford has made available some options. These optional features include the following:

Block heaters
A limited-slip differential and traction control
Speed control
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Remote keyless entry

Warranty

All Ford E450 cutaways are provided with a basic warranty. The basic warranty is 36,000 miles or 3 years. The powertrain is given a longer warranty, which is 60,000 miles or 5 years. And there is a corrosion perforation warranty that comes with your purchase. It is also 5 years or 60 months with no distance limitation.

Another service that comes with your purchase is roadside assistance. Ford will provide you this service for 60,000 miles or 5 years.

Additional Information About the Ford E450 Cutaway Truck

To better appreciate the value of this truck, here are some additional things that you need to know about some of its features:

Redesigned Instrument Panel

This E450 Ford truck has an instrument panel that was fully redesigned for the 2021 model. The new panel has dual USB ports, a Bluetooth Radio, and a new cluster and finish. Also available as options are Ford Telematics and Ford Data Services that can supply security, partner integration, and third-party access.

Single or Dual Rear Wheels

The truck comes with a full-frame with your choice of dual rear or single rear wheels. If you want to use this truck for towing heavy loads, the best variant is the top-of-the-line E450 dual rear wheel cutaway truck.

Available Driver Assist Features

Ford’s E-series trucks also offer a lot of driver-assist features that are found in other Ford vehicles. These features include the following:

Forward collision warning
Lane departure warning
Adaptive cruise control
Post-collision braking
Automatic high-beam headlamps
Automatic emergency braking
Distance alert

These are some of the options to add to the standard features like electronic stability and traction control, and hill start assist.

Conclusion: E450 Ford Review

The Ford E450 Cutaway is a powerful truck with a standard 7.3 V8 premium-rated engine with TorqShift. This huge engine can generate 350 horsepower and 468 lb.-ft of torque at 3,900 revolutions per minute. With its big engine and powertrain, this means the machine can weigh up to 14,500 pounds, depending on the engine installed under its hood.

If you respect the power of its engine and maintain the truck properly, it will serve you for a long time. That could mean from 250,000 to 300,000 miles. However, if you treat it carelessly and neglect its maintenance, you will struggle to keep it running after 100,000 miles.