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rv:van_issues [2024/01/24 15:31]
princess_fluffypants [Ford E-Series] |
rv:van_issues [2024/03/31 14:48]
princess_fluffypants [Dodge Caravan / Town & Country] |
| Learn more about these vehicle on [[https://www.chryslerminivan.net/|the Chrysler minivan forum]]. | Learn more about these vehicle on [[https://www.chryslerminivan.net/|the Chrysler minivan forum]]. |
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| | * Almost every variant of the 3.6L V-6 engine, even up until the very newest engines - [[https://youtu.be/RCvKDr7DYYE?si=mHVnTzFBaBEX_SQb&t=702|cracked cylinder heads]] (usually the rear head closest to the firewall). Symptoms are similar to a blown head gasket - overheating, misfiring, frothy oil, etc. If addressed quickly this can be repaired, but if ignored for more than a few hundred miles it will ruin the entire engine. |
| * 5th gen (2008+) electrical problems associated with the [[https://dodgeforum.com/how-tos/a/dodge-ram-2009-present-what-is-the-tipm-394661|TIPM]] (power distribution) assembly. TIP fuel pump relay failures can be [[https://www.chryslerminivan.net/threads/tipm-question.152074/post-1517642|fixed with an external relay]]. HID installs can cause TIPM problems due to ballast interference. [[https://tipmrebuilders.com/shop/|Rebuilt TIMP are available]]. | * 5th gen (2008+) electrical problems associated with the [[https://dodgeforum.com/how-tos/a/dodge-ram-2009-present-what-is-the-tipm-394661|TIPM]] (power distribution) assembly. TIP fuel pump relay failures can be [[https://www.chryslerminivan.net/threads/tipm-question.152074/post-1517642|fixed with an external relay]]. HID installs can cause TIPM problems due to ballast interference. [[https://tipmrebuilders.com/shop/|Rebuilt TIMP are available]]. |
| * early 4-spd auto transmissions (41TE) had early internal clutch failure and limp modes caused by sensor faults. | * early 4-spd auto transmissions (41TE) had early internal clutch failure and limp modes caused by sensor faults. |
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| * 2004-2007 3-valve 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L can experience spark plug breakage or head damage during removal.((http://assets.carcomplaints.com/docs/ford-tsb-08-7-6.pdf)) Changing at 50k miles instead of the stated 100k and using anti-seize may help prevent seizure. | * 2004-2007 3-valve 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L can experience spark plug breakage or head damage during removal.((http://assets.carcomplaints.com/docs/ford-tsb-08-7-6.pdf)) Changing at 50k miles instead of the stated 100k and using anti-seize may help prevent seizure. |
| * While these 3-valve engines were never installed in the vans, similar problems are reported on the 2-valve engines and the recommended change procedure still applies. | * While these 3-valve engines were never installed in the vans, many mechanics recommend the increased change frequency on the 2-valve engines as well. |
| * 2004-2011 3-val 5.4 Tritons with Variable Valve Timing can have timing chain, tensioner, or cam phaser issues -- listen for noises at startup.((https://autowise.com/common-problems-ford-5-4-triton-engine/)),((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Modular_engine#Spark_plug_issues)),((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hw888i/2010_ford_e350_life_expectancy/fyy5uh8/)) | * 2004-2011 3-val 5.4 Tritons with Variable Valve Timing can have timing chain, tensioner, or cam phaser issues -- listen for noises at startup.((https://autowise.com/common-problems-ford-5-4-triton-engine/)),((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Modular_engine#Spark_plug_issues)),((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hw888i/2010_ford_e350_life_expectancy/fyy5uh8/)) |
| * The 6.4L Powerstroke diesel engine was //slightly// less terrible than the 6.0, [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-4l-is-so-awful-awful/|but not by much]]. Vehicles using it are considered "throwaways" once they hit 150,000 miles. Most common vehicle-killing problems are failures of the DPF, high-pressure fuel pump or other emissions hardware, which are often cab-off repairs for a pickup truck((Meaning the entire cab of the truck has to be lifted up and off of the body/frame just to be able to access the parts that need replacing)). | * The 6.4L Powerstroke diesel engine was //slightly// less terrible than the 6.0, [[https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-technology/why-the-6-4l-is-so-awful-awful/|but not by much]]. Vehicles using it are considered "throwaways". Most common vehicle-killing problems are failures of the DPF, high-pressure fuel pump or other emissions hardware, which are often cab-off repairs for a pickup truck((Meaning the entire cab of the truck has to be lifted up and off of the body/frame just to be able to access the parts that need replacing)). |
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