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Generally very reliable, and 250,000+ miles can reasonably be expected without any major repairs. | Generally very reliable, and 250,000+ miles can reasonably be expected without any major repairs. | ||
- | * **The 6.0L and 6.4L diesel engines | + | * **The 6.0L and 6.4L diesel engines |
* This is the exception to the line at the beginning of the article that said //" | * This is the exception to the line at the beginning of the article that said //" | ||
* The International VT365 (rebadged as Ford 6.0L Powerstroke)((" | * The International VT365 (rebadged as Ford 6.0L Powerstroke)((" | ||
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* leaking cylinder head gasket | * leaking cylinder head gasket | ||
* HVAC Blower motor problems | * HVAC Blower motor problems | ||
- | * The blower motor resistor | + | * The blower motor resistor |
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
- | * This applies to all of the gas engines that were installed in the entire range of Econoline vans from 1997-2008. | + | * This applies to all of the gas engines that were installed in the entire range of Econoline vans from 1997-2008. |
- | * Replacing spark plugs on these engines is a delicate process due to the limited threads. It should be done using a very accurate torque wrench, they should be torqued to the Ford specification | + | * Replacing spark plugs on these engines is a delicate process due to the limited threads. It should be done using a very accurate torque wrench, they should be torqued to the Ford specification. |
+ | * 2V engine sparkplug issues may be addressed with Calvan kit or Timesert kits. tstechmind recommends the Calvan design.((https:// | ||
* 5.4L V-8 can experience oil pan gasket leaks. | * 5.4L V-8 can experience oil pan gasket leaks. | ||
* 4R70E 4-spd transmission (found behind the 4.6L V-8 gas engine from 2002-2005) | * 4R70E 4-spd transmission (found behind the 4.6L V-8 gas engine from 2002-2005) | ||
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* See https:// | * See https:// | ||
* Attempting to re-use the rear axle bolts after replacing or servicing the rear brake rotors will result in them breaking and [[https:// | * Attempting to re-use the rear axle bolts after replacing or servicing the rear brake rotors will result in them breaking and [[https:// | ||
- | * Not so much a design problem, but the result of a common mistake made by inexperienced mechanics (even Ford Dealership techs). Removing the rear brake rotors for replacement or resurfacing requires pulling out the axle, but the five bolts holding the axle in are **single-use**. Like head bolts, they stretch upon install and have to be replaced every time. The instructions for installing the bolts is bolts is “Tighten to 22ft/lbs, and then 90 degrees.” | + | * Not so much a design problem, but the result of a common mistake made by inexperienced mechanics (even Ford Dealership techs). Removing the rear brake rotors for replacement or resurfacing requires pulling out the axle, but the five bolts holding the axle in are **single-use**. Like head bolts, they stretch upon install and have to be replaced every time. Trying to re-use the bolts will result in the failures described above. |
* Transmission filter cannot be accessed for normal service; | * Transmission filter cannot be accessed for normal service; | ||
* Ecoboost carbon fouling on intake valves | * Ecoboost carbon fouling on intake valves | ||
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* TSBs | * TSBs | ||
* 2015 Transit – Interior High Intensity LED Cargo Lamps May Emit A Low Glow When They Should Be Off – Built On Or Before 4/ | * 2015 Transit – Interior High Intensity LED Cargo Lamps May Emit A Low Glow When They Should Be Off – Built On Or Before 4/ | ||
+ | * Body panels detach from interior bracing | ||
+ | * Not actually a problem; intentional. | ||