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rv:van_issues [2022/05/20 17:14]
princess_fluffypants [Ford Transit] 		rv:van_issues [2022/05/24 15:41]
princess_fluffypants [Ford E-Series]
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 ===== On the likelihood of problems ===== ===== 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. 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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   * The E-150 was generally very under-built for its weight spec, and other brake/suspension repairs are common   * The E-150 was generally very under-built for its weight spec, and other brake/suspension repairs are common
     * //Note:// The E-250 and E-350 vans use much stronger suspension components, and do not experience this problem (at least, not in an endemic way and no more than any other van)     * //Note:// The E-250 and E-350 vans use much stronger suspension components, and do not experience this problem (at least, not in an endemic way and no more than any other van)
-  * leaking cylinder head gasket 
   * HVAC Blower motor problems   * HVAC Blower motor problems
     * The blower motor resistor can fail every 3-4 years. Symptom is that the HVAC fan only works on one speed (usually high).  Replacing it is cheap and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzQllt2MAwQ|takes ~45 minutes]].     * The blower motor resistor can fail every 3-4 years. Symptom is that the HVAC fan only works on one speed (usually high).  Replacing it is cheap and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzQllt2MAwQ|takes ~45 minutes]].
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   * 1996-2001 2v Tritons may have a nylon intake manifold that can crack and leak.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Modular_engine#Intake_manifold_defect))   * 1996-2001 2v Tritons may have a nylon intake manifold that can crack and leak.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Modular_engine#Intake_manifold_defect))
   * 2011 - 2013 5.4L 2V and 6.8L 2V Engine – Excessive Engine Oil Consumption (valve seals)((https://ford.oemdtc.com/2278/5-4l-2v-and-6-8l-2v-engine-excessive-engine-oil-consumption-2011-2013-ford-e-series))   * 2011 - 2013 5.4L 2V and 6.8L 2V Engine – Excessive Engine Oil Consumption (valve seals)((https://ford.oemdtc.com/2278/5-4l-2v-and-6-8l-2v-engine-excessive-engine-oil-consumption-2011-2013-ford-e-series))
 +  * Leaking cylinder head gasket
  
 Common problems on Ford engines not installed in vans, but might be in RVs and Trucks. (All van engines are 2-valve, not 3-valve). Common problems on Ford engines not installed in vans, but might be in RVs and Trucks. (All van engines are 2-valve, not 3-valve).
rv/van_issues.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/31 15:03 by princess_fluffypants

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