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--- rv:van_issues [2022/05/09 21:38]
princess_fluffypants [Ford E-Series]
+++ rv:van_issues [2022/05/23 15:47]
princess_fluffypants [On the likelihood of problems]
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 ===== On the likelihood of problems =====
-Only a small percentage of failures occur on any particular vehicles;  it's not like "this is guaranteed to happen to you!" It's more a list of things to look for, to be aware of.  Forums and complaint sites list tons of problems because **people with problems are more likely to post**.  It is rare to see a post saying "drove my van for a year and nothing happened!".  Beware of people who claim "the [fill in the blank] forum is full of unhappy owners!!!" without mentioning unhappy owners of //their// vans on //their// forums. Forum links are included below for further research.
+Only a small percentage of failures occur on any particular vehicles;  it's not like "this is guaranteed to happen to you!" It's more a list of things to look for, to be aware of.  Forums and complaint sites list tons of problems because **people with problems are more likely to post**.  It is rare to see a post saying "drove my van for a year and nothing happened!".  Beware of people who claim "the [fill in the blank] forum is full of unhappy owners!!!" without mentioning unhappy owners of //their// vans on //their// forums. Forum links are included below for further research. More popular vans are also more likely to have documented problems, as the ownership base of people who are passionate enough about the vehicles to actually post to ownership forums and meticulously document everything is larger as well.
 With that being said, [[rv:diesel|use extreme caution with modern Diesel engines]].  Tightening emissions requirements have lead to extremely predictable (and expensive) repairs.
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   * Attempting to re-use the rear axle bolts after replacing or servicing the rear brake rotors will result in them breaking and [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/rear-axel-shaft-came-out-while-driving.88806/|the axle]] taking a [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/ever-see-this.78759/#post-1035119|horizontal exit]] from [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/warning-about-brake-noise.81079/|the van]].
     * Not so much a design problem, but the result of a common mistake made by inexperienced mechanics (even Ford Dealership techs). Removing the rear brake rotors for replacement or resurfacing requires pulling out the axle, but the five bolts holding the axle in are **single-use**. Like head bolts, they stretch upon install and have to be replaced every time. Trying to re-use the bolts will result in the failures described above.
+  * Boom/Hum/Moan Noise Or Vibration From Rear While Driving At Highway Speeds
+    * Some 2015–2020 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD) and a U-joint at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft may experience a boom/hum/moan noise or vibration from the rear while driving. This noise or vibration is most prevalent at highway speeds (112-121 km/h [70–75 mph] for 4.10 axle ratio, 121-128 km/h [75-80 mph] for 3.73 axle ratio, and 136-145 km/h [85-90 mph] for 3.31 axle ratio) and may also be present to a lesser degree at roughly half of those speeds.
+    * Addressed under Technical Service Bulletin 20-2214, installation of part number LK4Z-4A263-C (Torsional Damper Kit)
   * Transmission filter cannot be accessed for normal service;  requires removal of front subframe which may be difficult due to seized bolts.  Normal service is done by a //fluid exchange machine// at the Ford dealer.
   * Ecoboost carbon fouling on intake valves

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