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 === Engines === === Engines ===
  
-All of the gasoline V-6/8/10 engines offered in the later generations of vans were the "2-valve" engine, as opposed to the "3-valve" found in pickup trucks. While they make less power than their truck brethren, they're also generally more reliable as they do not suffer from the cam phaser issues that plagued the 3-valve engines.  See the [[rv:van_issues|Known Issues]] page for more details.+All of the gasoline V-6/8/10 engines offered in the later generations of vans were the "2-valve" engine, as opposed to the "3-valve" found in pickup trucks. While they make less power than their truck brethren, they're more reliable as they do not suffer from the cam phaser issues that plagued the 3-valve engines.  See the [[rv:van_issues|Known Issues]] page for more details.
  
 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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     * The one you want. Excellent power, good gas milage (20+ mpg). Hard to find in good condition.     * The one you want. Excellent power, good gas milage (20+ mpg). Hard to find in good condition.
   * **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 like the plague. +    * [[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** 
-    * Slightly less terrible, 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.//
  
 === Height === === Height ===
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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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