2013 Ford E-350: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Ford E-350 is a true carryover with no major changes from 2012. Its engines, body styles, safety equipment, cabin technology, and styling remain essentially unchanged.
About the 2013 Ford E-350
4th generation E-Series van/wagon (1992-2014 full van/wagon), very late-cycle year after the 2008 front-end update and before Transit replaced these body styles.
Ford positions the E-350 as a durable full-size van for hard work or heavy people-moving duty. Its core appeal is simple truck-based toughness, a large boxy interior, strong towing and payload capability, and a layout fleets, churches, shuttle operators, and contractors already know well. Compared with newer-style vans, the E-350 leans on familiarity, durability, and straightforward controls more than flashy technology.
For 2013, the E-350 remains a heavy-duty work van and group-transport vehicle sold in regular- and extended-length layouts. Cargo versions seat two and provide up to 278.3 cubic feet of space, while XL and XLT passenger wagons seat 12 or 15 people. XLT models add a less basic cabin with cloth front seats, power accessories, cruise control, and high-capacity front and rear air conditioning.
2013 Ford E-350 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 10–11 mpg | 10–11 mpg | 10–12 mpg | 10–12 mpg | 10–11 mpg | 10–11 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 13–15 mpg | 13–15 mpg | 14–16 mpg | 14–16 mpg | 13–15 mpg | 13–15 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255–305 hp | 255–305 hp | 255–305 hp | 255–305 hp | 255–305 hp | 255–305 hp |
| Torque | 350–420 lb-ft | 350–420 lb-ft | 350–420 lb-ft | 350–420 lb-ft | 350–420 lb-ft | 350–420 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 237.8 cu-ft | 278.3 cu-ft | ||||
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 37 in | 37 in | ||
| Seats | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Power Locks | ||||||
| Power Windows | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Ford E-350 compared with the 2012 model?
Nothing significant changed for the 2013 Ford E-350. The engine lineup, body choices, safety equipment, styling, and cabin technology carry over from 2012.
Was the 2013 Ford E-350 redesigned?
No, the 2013 Ford E-350 was not redesigned or refreshed. It is a late-cycle version of the fourth-generation E-Series van and wagon.
What body layouts did the 2013 Ford E-350 have?
The 2013 Ford E-350 came in regular- and extended-length cargo van and passenger wagon layouts. Cargo vans seat two, while passenger wagons seat 12 in regular-length form or 15 with the extended body.
What is the difference between the 2013 E-350 XL and XLT passenger wagons?
The 2013 E-350 XLT is the more comfortable passenger wagon. Compared with the work-focused XL, it has cloth front seats, power windows and locks, power-adjustable mirrors, cruise control, chrome exterior trim, and high-capacity front and rear air conditioning.
Did the 2013 Ford E-350 receive new safety or technology features?
No, the 2013 Ford E-350 received no lineup-wide safety or technology upgrade. It continued with features such as an auxiliary audio input and AdvanceTrac stability control with rollover protection.