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rv:van_issues [2022/03/25 17:16]
frater_secessus [Ford E-Series] can fail instead of will fail
rv:van_issues [2022/04/26 19:26]
princess_fluffypants [Ford Transit]
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     * 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://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/tn91zx/advice_on_ford_econoline_vansengines/i206wts/))+    * 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)
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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 4/22/2015((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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