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rv:van_issues [2022/05/23 15:47]
princess_fluffypants [On the likelihood of problems]
rv:van_issues [2022/05/24 15:41]
princess_fluffypants [Ford E-Series]
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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