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princess_fluffypants [Facts and Figures] Clarify engine availability 		rv:ford_e-series [2024/01/02 23:11] (current)
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   * **6.0L V-8 Diesel** (2004-2010)   * **6.0L V-8 Diesel** (2004-2010)
     * [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-0l-is-so-unreliable/|A ticking time bomb of failures]]. Multiple $5,000+ repair bills are //guaranteed//. Avoid.     * [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-0l-is-so-unreliable/|A ticking time bomb of failures]]. Multiple $5,000+ repair bills are //guaranteed//. Avoid.
-  * **6.4L V-8 Diesel** (2011-2014)+  * **6.4L V-8 Diesel**
     * Was never put into vans but can be found in pickup trucks and some RVs. Slightly less bad than the 6.0, but still [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-4l-is-so-awful-awful/|extremely unreliable]] with very expensive failures //that absolutely will happen.//     * Was never put into vans but can be found in pickup trucks and some RVs. Slightly less bad than the 6.0, but still [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-4l-is-so-awful-awful/|extremely unreliable]] with very expensive failures //that absolutely will happen.//
  
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 Identified by the slightly revised grill with three horizontal bars. Identified by the slightly revised grill with three horizontal bars.
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 +Beginning in 2005, a new 5-speed transmission was optional behind the 5.4L V-8 and standard behind the 6.8L V-10.
  
 Avoid the diesel engines in this generation (see the "known issues" section)\\ Avoid the diesel engines in this generation (see the "known issues" section)\\
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 **Driveline flexibility.** Because these are body-on-frame vehicles (compared to modern uni-body vans), they are much more tolerant of abuse and modification.  [[https://weldtecdesigns.com/product/wtd-ford-e-series-6-lift-kit-for-3rd-gen-vans/|Lift kits up to 6"]] are available, and the bodies are able to fit very large wheel and tire options for serious off-roading capabilities. 4x4 conversions are still available in limited quantities from upfitters such as Quigly or Quadvan. **Driveline flexibility.** Because these are body-on-frame vehicles (compared to modern uni-body vans), they are much more tolerant of abuse and modification.  [[https://weldtecdesigns.com/product/wtd-ford-e-series-6-lift-kit-for-3rd-gen-vans/|Lift kits up to 6"]] are available, and the bodies are able to fit very large wheel and tire options for serious off-roading capabilities. 4x4 conversions are still available in limited quantities from upfitters such as Quigly or Quadvan.
  
-**Towing.** Of this there is no dispute; the Econolines are the vehicle you want if you're towing a heavy trailer. Depending on the engine/transmission/axle ratio, the [[https://www.towratings.net/model/e-350+van|E-350 can tow up to 10,000lbs]], almost //twice// what a Transit can pull, and it will do so reliably. The 5-speed automatic transmission that was optional behind the 5.4L V-8 and standard behind the 6.8L V-10 is particularly desirable for those who are pulling a lot of weight.+**Towing.** Of this there is no dispute; the Econolines are the vehicle you want if you're towing a heavy trailer. Depending on the engine/transmission/axle ratio, the [[https://www.towratings.net/model/e-350+van|E-350 can tow up to 10,000lbs]], almost //twice// what a Transit can pull, and it will do so reliably. The 5-speed automatic transmission that was optional behind the 5.4L V-8 and standard behind the 6.8L V-10 from 2005 onwards is particularly desirable for those who are pulling a lot of weight.
  
 ====Econoline Weaknesses==== ====Econoline Weaknesses====
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