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=== Engines === | === Engines === | ||
- | All of the gasoline V-6/8/10 engines offered in the later generations of vans were the " | + | All of the gasoline V-6/8/10 engines offered in the later generations of vans were the " |
Depending on the year, the Econoline vans were offered with the following engines: | Depending on the year, the Econoline vans were offered with the following engines: | ||
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* The one you want. Excellent power, good gas milage (20+ mpg). Hard to find in good condition. | * The one you want. Excellent power, good gas milage (20+ mpg). Hard to find in good condition. | ||
* **6.0L V-8 Diesel** (2004-2010) | * **6.0L V-8 Diesel** (2004-2010) | ||
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
- | * **6.4L V-8 Diesel** | + | * **6.4L V-8 Diesel** |
- | * Slightly less terrible, but still [[https:// | + | * Was never put into vans but can be found in pickup trucks and some RVs. Slightly less bad than the 6.0, but still [[https:// |
=== Height === | === Height === | ||
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**Driveline flexibility.** Because these are body-on-frame vehicles (compared to modern uni-body vans), they are much more tolerant of abuse and modification. | **Driveline flexibility.** Because these are body-on-frame vehicles (compared to modern uni-body vans), they are much more tolerant of abuse and modification. | ||
- | **Towing.** Of this there is no dispute; the Econolines are the vehicle you want if you're towing a heavy trailer. Depending on the engine/ | + | **Towing.** Of this there is no dispute; the Econolines are the vehicle you want if you're towing a heavy trailer. Depending on the engine/ |
====Econoline Weaknesses==== | ====Econoline Weaknesses==== | ||
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The vans are not difficult to steal; a flat-head screwdriver and //maybe// a hammer is all that's needed to punch out a door lock. There' | The vans are not difficult to steal; a flat-head screwdriver and //maybe// a hammer is all that's needed to punch out a door lock. There' | ||
- | The 4.2L V-6 (used from 1997–2003) is barely able to keep up with traffic, and so under-powered that it's almost dangerous if you have any weight in the van at all. It usually gets //worse// gas mileage than the V-8s, because you're constantly having to floor it just to keep moving. | + | The 4.2L V-6 (used from 1997–2003) is barely able to keep up with traffic, and so under-powered that it's almost dangerous if you have any weight in the van. It usually gets //worse// gas mileage than the V-8s, because you're constantly having to floor it just to keep moving. |
The 4.6L and 5.4L V-8s are acceptable, and the 6.8L V-10 is quite potent and makes short work of mountain passes and steep inclines. | The 4.6L and 5.4L V-8s are acceptable, and the 6.8L V-10 is quite potent and makes short work of mountain passes and steep inclines. |