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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 [2022/05/09 21:38]
princess_fluffypants [Ford E-Series]
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   * **The 6.0L and 6.4L diesel engines can have problems**   * **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.
     * The 6.4L Powerstroke was slightly better than the 6.0, [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-4l-is-so-awful-awful/|but not by much]]. Vehicles using it are considered "throwaways" once they hit 150,000 miles.     * The 6.4L Powerstroke was slightly better than the 6.0, [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-4l-is-so-awful-awful/|but not by much]]. Vehicles using it are considered "throwaways" once they hit 150,000 miles.
   * Easy to steal   * Easy to steal
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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#quirks|Ford Transit Quirks]]
  
  
rv/van_issues.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/31 15:03 by princess_fluffypants

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