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rv:ford_e-series [2022/05/09 21:36]
princess_fluffypants [Quirks] 		rv:ford_e-series [2024/01/02 18:06]
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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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