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princess_fluffypants [Ford E-Series]
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 [[rv:ford_e-series|Ford E-Series specific article]] [[rv:ford_e-series|Ford E-Series specific article]]
  
-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.  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]].
  
   * **To say that the 6.0L diesel engine "has problems" is being polite**   * **To say that the 6.0L diesel engine "has problems" is being polite**
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   * Easy to steal   * Easy to steal
     * A flat-head screwdriver and //maybe// a hammer is all that's needed to punch out a door lock, and there's no computer chip in the keys so if someone can turn the ignition cylinder by force (again not hard, screwdriver and maybe pliers), the engine will start.  It is **highly recommended** to install a hidden kill switch (the start relay and/or fuel pump relays are popular), and to reinforce your door locks with kits such as the [[https://jimmijammer.com/Product,%20JJ.htm|Jimmy Jammer]].     * A flat-head screwdriver and //maybe// a hammer is all that's needed to punch out a door lock, and there's no computer chip in the keys so if someone can turn the ignition cylinder by force (again not hard, screwdriver and maybe pliers), the engine will start.  It is **highly recommended** to install a hidden kill switch (the start relay and/or fuel pump relays are popular), and to reinforce your door locks with kits such as the [[https://jimmijammer.com/Product,%20JJ.htm|Jimmy Jammer]].
 +  * Rust
 +    * They are //extremely// susceptible to it, rust has killed more E-Series vans than mechanical failure ever will. The entire body and chassis will usually rot apart //long// before any mechanical part of the drive train ever experiences a major failure, and realistically once it's started there's not much you can do to stop it. Sanding and applying of rust-neutralizers is only going to slow it, not fix it. Sourcing a vehicle from the southwest is highly recommended.
   * Ignition coils/packs failure   * Ignition coils/packs failure
     * Characterized by a rough running engine and misfires on acceleration.     * Characterized by a rough running engine and misfires on acceleration.
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