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rv:van_issues [2022/02/16 21:30] princess_fluffypants [Ford Transit] |
rv:van_issues [2022/04/26 19:26] princess_fluffypants [Ford Transit] |
Generally very reliable, and 250,000+ miles can reasonably be expected without any major repairs. Relatively easy to work on and fix for the few things that do break. The exception being the diesel engines, however [[rv:diesel|this problem is not limited to Ford]]. | Generally very reliable, and 250,000+ miles can reasonably be expected without any major repairs. Relatively easy to work on and fix for the few things that do break. The exception being the diesel engines, however [[rv:diesel|this problem is not limited to Ford]]. |
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* **The 6.0L and 6.4L diesel engines are ticking time bombs of catastrophic failures** | * **The 6.0L and 6.4L diesel engines can have problems** |
* This is the exception to the line at the beginning of the article that said //"Only a small percentage of failures occur on any particular vehicles"//. The failures rate on these engines is 100% once the vehicles reach 150,000 miles. These engines should be avoided at all costs, no matter how inexpensive the van is. //Especially// on vans that have spent a lot of time idling (ambulances), $5,000+ repair bills are a guarantee. | * This is the exception to the line at the beginning of the article that said //"Only a small percentage of failures occur on any particular vehicles"//. The failures rate on these engines is 100% once the vehicles reach 150,000 miles. These engines should be avoided at all costs, no matter how inexpensive the van is. //Especially// on vans that have spent a lot of time idling (ambulances), $5,000+ repair bills are a guarantee. |
* The International VT365 (rebadged as Ford 6.0L Powerstroke)(("has the reputation as being the worst diesel engine ever put into a pickup truck". https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/f0jzbt/is_it_a_bad_idea_to_get_a_diesel_van/fgweslt/)) was put into the 2004-2010 model year Ford E-Series vans/chassis. It has the reputation of being [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-0l-is-so-unreliable/|one of the worst engines ever]] used in a commercial vehicle. | * The International VT365 (rebadged as Ford 6.0L Powerstroke)(("has the reputation as being the worst diesel engine ever put into a pickup truck". https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/f0jzbt/is_it_a_bad_idea_to_get_a_diesel_van/fgweslt/)) was put into the 2004-2010 model year Ford E-Series vans/chassis. It has the reputation of being [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-0l-is-so-unreliable/|one of the worst engines ever]] used in a commercial vehicle. |
* leaking cylinder head gasket | * leaking cylinder head gasket |
* HVAC Blower motor problems | * HVAC Blower motor problems |
* The blower motor resistor will fail every 3-4 years. Symptom is that the HVAC fan only works on one speed (usually high). Replacing it is cheap and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzQllt2MAwQ|takes ~45 minutes]]. | * The blower motor resistor can fail every 3-4 years. Symptom is that the HVAC fan only works on one speed (usually high). Replacing it is cheap and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzQllt2MAwQ|takes ~45 minutes]]. |
* [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Modular_engine#Spark_plug_issues|The spark plug ejection issue]]((http://www.fordproblems.com/spark-plug-ejection/)) | * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Modular_engine#Spark_plug_issues|The spark plug ejection issue]]((http://www.fordproblems.com/spark-plug-ejection/)) |
* 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 AND NOT A SINGLE INCH-POUND FURTHER. | * 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://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/tn91zx/advice_on_ford_econoline_vansengines/i206wts/)) |
* 5.4L V-8 can experience oil pan gasket leaks. The part costs ~$20 but replacement runs about $1000, due to requirement to lift the engine. | * 5.4L V-8 can experience oil pan gasket leaks. The part costs ~$20 but replacement runs about $1000, due to requirement to lift the engine. |
* 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) |
* TSBs | * TSBs |
* 2015 Transit – Interior High Intensity LED Cargo Lamps May Emit A Low Glow When They Should Be Off – Built On Or Before 4/22/2015((possibly related to [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/dome-lights-dont-turn-off-completely.21689/post-274913|dimmer switch]])) | * 2015 Transit – Interior High Intensity LED Cargo Lamps May Emit A Low Glow When They Should Be Off – Built On Or Before 4/22/2015((possibly related to [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/dome-lights-dont-turn-off-completely.21689/post-274913|dimmer switch]])) |
| * Body panels detach from interior bracing |
| * Not actually a problem; intentional. See [[rv:ford_transit|Ford Transit#quirks]] |
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