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====== Ford Transit ====== | ====== Ford Transit ====== | ||
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- | The stock van is RWD but can be ordered as 4WD from the factory. | + | The stock van is RWD but can be ordered as AWD from the factory. |
- | The stock engine is a [[https:// | + | 4-wheel-drive conversions are possible on 2019 and earlier vans by Quadvan or Quigly Vans. Expect to pay ~$15,000 to have a stock RWD van converted to 4-wheel-drive. |
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+ | The stock engine is a [[https:// | ||
Of particular interest to nomads, the Transit is available in **medium roof** (72") and **high roof** (81.5" | Of particular interest to nomads, the Transit is available in **medium roof** (72") and **high roof** (81.5" | ||
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- | **Direct-injected engines** like the EcoBoost 3.5 available in the Transit can experience **carbon build-up on the intake valves**. | + | **Direct-injected engines** like the EcoBoost 3.5 available in the Transit can experience **carbon build-up on the intake valves**. |
> "The only Ford-approved course of action at this time is to replace the cylinder head, though he also said, “Manual cleaning with a brush and various carbon dissolving products has been used with great success on vehicles out of warranty.”((https:// | > "The only Ford-approved course of action at this time is to replace the cylinder head, though he also said, “Manual cleaning with a brush and various carbon dissolving products has been used with great success on vehicles out of warranty.”((https:// | ||
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Fouling is worsened by running the engine at less than full temperature, | Fouling is worsened by running the engine at less than full temperature, | ||
- | The **2nd-generation 3.5 EcoBoost** (not yet available in the Transit) | + | The **2nd-generation 3.5 EcoBoost** (not yet available in the Transit) |
> The port fuel injection was partly added due to the fuel output needs on the 3.5L HO Raptor engine, but also has several benefits for the 3.5L EcoBoost. It will prevent buildup on the intake valves and keep them clean due to fuel passing over the valves. Under certain engine conditions such as low rpm and low loads the high-pressure fuel pump and direct injection system will turn off and the engine will only use the port fuel injection((https:// | > The port fuel injection was partly added due to the fuel output needs on the 3.5L HO Raptor engine, but also has several benefits for the 3.5L EcoBoost. It will prevent buildup on the intake valves and keep them clean due to fuel passing over the valves. Under certain engine conditions such as low rpm and low loads the high-pressure fuel pump and direct injection system will turn off and the engine will only use the port fuel injection((https:// | ||
+ | The EcoBoost may [[https:// | ||