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The last year of the E-Series van was the 2014 model year. Since then it has only been sold as a " | The last year of the E-Series van was the 2014 model year. Since then it has only been sold as a " | ||
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=== Engines === | === Engines === | ||
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+ | All of the gasoline V-6/8/10 engines offered in the later generations of vans were the " | ||
Depending on the year, the Econoline vans were offered with the following engines: | Depending on the year, the Econoline vans were offered with the following engines: | ||
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**Anti-Theft**. [[https:// | **Anti-Theft**. [[https:// | ||
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===== Econoline Vs Euro Vans ===== | ===== Econoline Vs Euro Vans ===== | ||
- | One of the most common topics in modern van-dwelling is comparing the older style vans (Such a the Econoline, [[rv: | + | One of the most common topics in modern van-dwelling is comparing the older style vans (Such a the Econoline, [[rv: |
====Econoline Strengths==== | ====Econoline Strengths==== | ||
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**Build Quality.** The vans were built quickly and cheaply, and while the drivetrain and mechanical parts are reliable the interior fit-and-finish leaves a LOT to be desired. Sound deadening/ | **Build Quality.** The vans were built quickly and cheaply, and while the drivetrain and mechanical parts are reliable the interior fit-and-finish leaves a LOT to be desired. Sound deadening/ | ||
- | **Amenities.** There aren't any. Even things like very basic cruise control are a rarity. None came with backup cameras, forget about blind-spot detection or heated seats or power-folding mirrors. Even power seats weren' | + | **Amenities.** There aren't any. Even things like very basic cruise control are a rarity. None came with backup cameras, forget about things like bluetooth or blind-spot detection or power/heated seats or power-folding mirrors. |
The good news is that they' | The good news is that they' | ||
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See the [[rv: | See the [[rv: | ||
- | **The 6.0L and 6.4L diesel engines should be avoided at all costs.** $5,000+ repair bills //are to be expected// especially on vans that spent a lot of time idling (ambulances), | ||
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- | The 4R70E 4-spd transmission (found behind the 4.6L V-8 gas engine from 2002-2005) is weak. They' | ||
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- | The E-150 vans were very under-built for their weight spec, and eat brake and suspension components regularly. The E-250 and E-350 vans are much tougher, and are generally recommended if you're doing all but the most minimal metal-tent usage. | ||
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- | The blower motor controller (for the interior HVAC system) will fail every few years. | ||
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- | The vans are prone to rust, especially if used in colder climates with salted roads. It is highly recommended to seek vans from southwestern/ | ||
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- | The modern gas engines (4.6L V-8, 5.3L V-8, and 6.8L V-10) had very weak spark plug threads and were extremely easy to strip out. And because they couldn' | ||
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===== Quirks ===== | ===== Quirks ===== |