Top 5 Problems Ford E-250 Van 4th Generation 1992-Present

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[@benjaminarias1990]

I just bought a e250 2003 , when accelerate 5% it kinda jerk, but if I accelerate 15% it doesn’t jerk . I don’t have no check engine light. What you think it might be the problem?

[@jacobanderson3287]

The most common problem with these vans are the vacuum Reservoir for the ac vent control

[@awack_]

@@benjaminarias1990 vacume leak. or dirty fuel filter. Some times its a Crossed Spark Plug wire.

[@tommygunn7745]

Need to tone down the hand gesturing. Certain movements are distracting. Otherwise a good video

[@awack_]

@@tommygunn7745 lol .. any gang member that wants to fold in my Econoline and reach anything.. Is good by me:)

[@mmorrell18675]

There's a serious shortage of mechanic videos on KZbin on the E series van. Hopefully 1A Auto is changing this trend. Your work is greatly appreciated!

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[@hansdomke89]

That's because it's a Ford. Not well engineered. I would know, I've owned and worked on 3!

[@josephf593]

@@hansdomke89 my not well engineered 2010 econoline 4.6l 4r75e has 311,000 miles doesn't burn oil, original everything minus front end where Items, breaks , few batteries... Starts every time I hit the key! Might depend on how you maintain your vehicle..

[@hansdomke89]

@@josephf593 do you do your own work? If you did you might see what I'm saying.. Mine works great too! It's just awful to work on. Nothing is in a good spot.

[@josephf593]

@@hansdomke89 yes sir, I do maintain the vehicle myself. I'm very familiar with the engine bay, vans are not fun to work on, that's for sure! We have owned, chevys, gmc, and the e-series. The econolines in my experience, were the least expensive for regular wear items, and spent the most time on road earning money.

[@JamieTransNyc]

I love how fast this guy gets to the point. I am soooooo tired of people who talk forever with no real information.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

I agree, Barbi Bimbo.

[@nickandro127]

like democrats

[@fm5291]

So true!

[@guillermohamilton]

Agree

[@positivelynegative9149]

Agreed.

[@RobertFarrell-bg3jd]

It's about time someone on youtube talks about work vans!

[@1AAuto]

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[@skinlab4239]

There are quite a few.

[@shandelebroyles1099]

They aren't just work vans anymore.

[@outoftime788]

@@shandelebroyles1099 lol redy to buy n liv in one

[@TheBlackSheepChronicles]

I live in mine. Love it

[@billholt174]

This guy is so articulate and free of any stammering through long one-take explanations that perceptions of it are being expressed repeatedly in the comments as something like "Finally, someone who gets to the point in a repair video." This guy is a natural presenter. It would be funny if he knows nothing about vehicle repair but is an actor who learned his lines exactly and has precise delivery.

[@SteveWondered-nt9vj]

You ate Satan himself

[@drivendesperado]

Every cargo van #vanlifer is thankful for the econoline series you guys made

[@JdougKnight]

Got an 02 360 k miles The motor and transmission have never been touched! Best vehicle ever!

[@HaloDaycare]

I love mine as well. 03 297k e250 with the 4.2. They're built like tanks and wish ford would have kept making these but without those turbo or EcoBoost engines.

[@konstantindufnik696]

@@HaloDaycare The E-Series never got a ecoboost engine, now you can only buy then as a stripped chassis and with the 7.3 V8

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[@HaloDaycare]

@@konstantindufnik696 aware of that. I was just saying if they did make then still, I'd prefer them not to use the ecojunk

[@mthibeau]

@@HaloDaycare have an 03 also with a 5.4 and love it too. These are tanks and tanks are awesome. Runs like a top, daily driver at 100 plus miles a day and she loves it.

[@wacvader]

Thank you very much. I've had every problem with my van that you mentioned. Now for tightening up the shifter gear on the steering wheel, I found that there are two screws that you can tighten up without taking the steering wheel apart. ( I had a 2002 Ford E-350) And I found that if you follow the brake pedal all the way up the steering shaft you will see two screws (You will need a 5.6 socket) you may need to tighten them and that should straighten out the problem. Or you can remove them and use " lock-tight." And that should stop it from happening again.

[@bobdillon4686]

My 07 E250 right at 385k Only replaced heater Blower motor, alternator, 2 coil packs, just did 3rd set of plugs all look good still runs great

[@killeralltires]

5.4?

[@dab-pre-ss-ionaustin1986]

Dang i got a 98 of the same model with the 5.4 at 387k and still running even with a busted exhuast manifold

[@dannythebeerman]

Have you replaced any cooling system hoses or rubber parts? Do you find the rubber ford used so much better than the 90s? I'm 2nd owner 8 years of a 2002 e150 170k miles for and I think I still have original hoses and fan belt. I did replace the intake manifold because of coolant leak on spark plugs, and am replacing spark plug boots because of swelling and cracking.

[@bobdillon4686]

@@dannythebeerman None

[@kgoingsgoings3331]

It's viracle guy! 1A Auto videos are always informative, but this guy adds a little entertainment to it as well. Keep it up, good video

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[@vikingrobot4179]

I have a 2007 E250. My from ball joint were worn so I replaced them. I plan on rebuilding the entire front end including radius arm bushings. I also have some sway and noticed my body to frame mounts in the rear portions are totally gone. This in conjunction with worn steering parts is most likely causing my front tires to chop and wear badly on the inside edges. My a/c and heat would quit working when applying throttle but at a stop O was fine. There is a quick and easy fix hack by finding the proper vacuum line under the hood and rerouting it under the pass side dash along with a check valve and a new vacuum canister ti fix it without removing the heater box -you don’t wanna go there. The fix takes about an hour or so but most guys brag they did theirs in a half hour….doubtful….lol. I dropped my trans pan to change the fluid and filter and noticed a yellow plastic ball floating in the pan….discard this as it’s a assembly only dust cap that pops out once the diptstick is inserted and it just floats harmlessly in the pan. I went nuts trying to figure out where it came from and scoured the web to finally get my answer….pissed me off. My parking brake dash indicator doesent light up with parking brake applied but the lights briefly flashes on along with all the other warning lights upon start up position2 with key as they always do. I think my P brake switch is bad. My tow/haul button on shifter no longer works and I have a check engine light along with a torque converter lock up code. The van runs like a beast but the trans does make a whiny noises and sometimes will slip and rev up every once in a blue moon between gears usually at slower speeds between 1’st and 2’nd gear. I have the 4.6 L motor and was thinking about changing my rubber oil cooler hoses from the oil filter housing. I have 240,000 miles. I had a couple bad coil packs and I’ve changed my plugs and could twice so far. I keep extra coil packs and a serpentine belt just in case. I upgraded to LED plug and play headlights which made a world of difference. It’s a work van and I carry a lot of equipment and tools for a mobile mechanic service but this van has been so reliable I’ve taken it from Ga to Fla twice and Ga to Pa 4X and would take it tomorrow I’m so confident of it’s reliability. What a great product Ford made with this van. One of the last good old vehicles that isn’t mired in bells and whistles, redundant control modules and creature comfort features. I keep looking at newer trucks and vans and just can’t bring myself to 1. Afford the ridiculously overpriced, over engineered junk and 2. they’re just too damned pretty and over gadgeted for a work vehicle. My friend had his 2006 F250 crew cab , Diesel, long bed, 4wd truck stolen so two days later he bought a used 2019 F350, same style king ranch and he absolutely hates it. It’s too nice, too many chimes and electronics….it’s just too rich for a damned work truck and way too many things to break. He hates the ridiculous add blue system and literally wants to drive the truck off a cliff because of all the problems it has due to over engineered BS.

[@DumbCarGuy]

My 1992 Ford E250 has a real 351W, E4OD transmission, Efi throttlebody with a distributor, cap and spark plug wires. My shifter isn't like the one on the video either. Thank God I don't have a 4.9 or 5.4 anymore had a few. Great video by the way.

[@bruceraykiewicz6274]

As a very old(almost 80) gear head from the 60s, I got a kick out of your video. I drive an '02' E250, 3/4 ton extended van. I'm only the second owner/driver. Purchased it from the co. I worked for Jan. 2008. It was 6 yrs. old when I bought it. But, being a service vehicle, it had 153 thous. miles on it. It now has 333,000 miles on it.Been driven 4 times across country to Cal. and back to SW Fl. Plus many other long distance places. Oh. It has the orig. untouched(other than normal TLC) 5.4, 2 valve engine. And, orig. trans.. BTW, I still do my own oil/filter changes and trans filter changes. Biggest problem that I ever had, was that damn idle motor thingy on the back of the eng. I did an old school modification to the steel gas pedal. Pulled the wiring off of it. Installed my own idle adjustment screw. Been set up like this since Oct. 2013. So, it must be working OK. Set my idle to 550-600 RPMs. This old truck runs just fine. yea, chk, eng. soon light on all the time. But, I know why its on! Sorry for the long post.

[@rommelgallego2943]

This video helped me so much fixing my project van 1999 E250. THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS!!!

[@donnimetropolis9899]

I've been in the skilled trades all my life and own a small business. All of my vehicles were econoline at a certain point because as a finish carpenter no vehicle has fit my needs more. That being said I've had each one of these issues and a few that I've found more common and GUARANTEED in certain years like power steering pump squealing like a hurt mermaid in a microphone, some serviceman damaging the plug thread where out of frikken nowhere the plug pops and your smooth running van sounds like a idling poorly tuned indy car but worse. Automatic doorlock/handle issues ESPECIALLY the rear door!, the accursed front suspension is a sure bet and at some point and won't stop until it's all fixed, gas tank leak gets honorable mention especially if you're in the North.

[@peppie0521]

I love my 2005 e250 with the new front end kit. Costs more to keep replacing tires. Cleaned out the MAF and that 4.6 got a lot more torque and better mileage. Had a hose reel on my rear door was too heavy. The hinges can’t take it.

[@xenstanhope6014]

This guy....subject matter expert. Thanks for such a comprehensive video.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you!

[@shadetreeautomotiveenthusi1284]

Good video guy. Forgot three things off the top of my head... Oil Consumption, and lifter tap on the '97 and up Tritons. Windshield wiper linkages, front door hinge hyperextends easy. Oh yeah, one more bonus, overdrive button short circuits in the shift selector. The positive lead wears thin and arcs out to ground, blowing the O.D indicator fuse. DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THE TWIN-I-BEAM SUSPENSION. But any way, good job so far.

[@yuppy-hp1mc]

👍 yes sounds like a diesel idling

[@glenbo2464]

We have a 1992 Ford E 250 Econoline with the 5.8. Just over 361,000 miles on it and still runs just fine . Uses a little oil over time but nothing more then a half quart.

[@bobwild9995]

Amazing.......I retired a 1994 with 330K, and the engine was tired out, was on a 1 ton cube van. Van replacement was a 1992 1 ton cube van and at 127K the engine was shot, it had a bad life before I got it at 108K. Used the '94 roller cam engine for the core, and R&R the '92 with a roller cam engine, it's at about 154K now, and not used as much as I got a smaller '05 1 ton for work. Guess Ford got wise to this and stopped making the 5.0's and 5.8's and that style of van, cause that lasted too long.......sales went down.

[@Ewwtuba]

Excellent video, quickly spoken without the common stutters and stammers many so called mechanics exhibit when having trouble organizing their thoughts. Lots of info packed into a few minutes, good work!

[@4twowildkittycats]

I have a 2006 fe250 cargo van that's got 274,000 miles on it. I've had it for a year and must say it's been extreamly reliable. Thanks to this "man", (hard to find nowadays), I can have my van serviced for a road trip from Ca. to Oregon, and know some of the things mechanics might try to charge that might actually be something else. I do change my own oil and do it more often than specified. Air filter too. These vans are good stelph capable vans to live in. Once you get the metal out. I've converted mine on the inside to hardwood flooring, fridge/freezer, 14,000btu A/C, microwave, and even a full size electric fireplace. I have 2 generators ones a champion dual fuel, and the other a hysolice 4,000peak solar generator with 700watts of flexible solar on the roof. My van does have a rack and the big pipe on top but still I have a good charging wattage. So because the solar panels are flexible they mount so you can't tell there there at all. I don't want holes drilled for the wires unless it's done by a professional cause I may be a girl and done all the conversions myself I think this should be done carefully. I wanted a Dodge used van when I started looking. But I am glad I've been blessed with the FORD E250. Mom used to have a Ford pinto, great car. One of the cool things about this van I noticed that's better than other makes is the ground clearance these babies have. One look at this van and I knew right away it was home.

[@bronsonnolan1383]

I may be purchasing a 2006 e250 tomorrow at 160k, your comment definitely has me excited to see it.

[@MrUnknownian]

Good thing the pinto never got rearended while your mom drove it.

[@jessereedpaintingsvmatador7009]

My E250 has 320,000 miles going strong and have had all the issues discussed 😂 cheers

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[@danielgallagher7685]

Had my transmission tail piece crack from a rusting crossmember. Was lucky to see the transmission fluid on wet asphalt when I was backing up. Never ran low.

[@ericbutler6881]

Mine did too it's a common problem.

[@leocardenas7306]

i got a 5.8 and man does she sound great with an exhaust leak. I can really hear her growl under load.

[@joshn938]

There were millions of these made so there are TONS of parts and they are cheap to fix.The same basic design hasn't changed since 1992, so a lot of parts are interchangeable and they use proven engines. They are incredibly reliable, especially with the 300 I6 or 4.6 engines ( stay away from the triton engines....)The chassis is essentially unchanged from 1975's redesign of the econoline, so if you buy one of these new, underneath you're essentially driving a 46 year old vehicle, which is kind of sad, but also kind of cool.

[@BallsMcgrubber]

I'm looking at a 5.4 97 ecoliner. Why stay away from Triton engine? Thanks

[@joshn938]

@@BallsMcgrubber The spark plugs are a pain in the ass and have been known to blow out. They had a coil on plug design, which leads to a lot of heat on the coil. Also issues with the timing chain guides breaking off and ending up in the oil pan, and causing damage elsewhere because the timing is off, causing valvetrain damage. Stay away. Get the 4.2, 4.6, 300 I6, or if you're going older and don't mind a carb, a 302 or 460 will do just fine. They have much fewer issues.

[@jackbteaching]

Good to know! Just got a 2006 e150 4.6. Seems good but getting it checked out from brakes to belt, to all the fluids. School district van but no printed maintenance records.

[@robertphillips1939]

This guy made everything clear as day.4real good at explaining it in a way I understood

[@CJColvin]

I've seen alot of those Ford Econline vans at my work alot and they're still going strong 💪.

[@martinlandaverde403]

Completely right I have 2 or 3 broken studs on my 2002 e-350(5.4) manifold.thankfully a local shop get them out easy.

[@carolpepe9047]

Thank you! I have a 2008 e350 and I have the shift jiggle on the gear shift. This vid was very informative.

[@stevewarren5913]

Way to explain Mechanical issues so that I can understand what is going on! With clarity and finesse!

[@bendowney5822]

Besides a transmission leak (thank god) you just nailed EVERY problem I've had with my 2008 E150. DAMN, you're good. That misfire, wow, that was an expensive nightmare and it was the coil pack but combined with a security problem which linked to and instrument cluster. In the end, it was (mostly) just the coil. Now I have door latch problems and a vibration like an improperly balanced tire - but I just had them balanced. Only happens between 99-103 kms/hr. Weird.

[@tecc8380]

Is your door latch issue the rear driver side lower latch? Mine stopped latching and created a nasty wobble. New latch fixed that!

[@tecc8380]

Been a year, did ya get that worked out?

[@plantmanstudios]

9:40 I had the shifter issue. I almost got stranded because the shifter didn't want to go into gear. It turned out that the shifting linkage bolts had gotten extremely loose. I had to take off the trim pieces to get access to it under the steering column but once I tightened them up the shifter began to work like new.

[@yuppy-hp1mc]

My shifter linkage broke in half

[@danielcopa6403]

Si quiera uds pueden acceder a repuestos, yo en Perú sufro por repuestos para mí Ford e350 super duty del 2005, estoy pensando en cambiar de motor a un japonés Nissan, acá si abundan esos carros

[@daveporter4667]

This top 5 problem topic are very useful. Thank you SIR!

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[@wyatt1153]

Never, ever, leave plugs in a E150 for 100k miles. Change at maximum of 50k. Only use Motorcraft and torque to 25 lbs

[@C3mito3]

Thanks for tip 👍 just bought a 06 e150 with 117k miles

[@iloveap83]

Honda Civic 8th gen top problems!!! I can feel it! You are going to do it next!!!

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[@HaloDaycare]

I've been asking for more videos on work vans and reliability. Liked and subscribed. 03 Ford e250 4.2 with 297k miles Update: 7/25/24 with 330,000 miles

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[@drewchaisson9303]

Spot on lol ..every one of these happened in my 2008 E250 in the last year.... The coil packs and plugs were tough to replace , the blower motor was an easy fix, and the shifter is still flapping in the wind

[@donnimetropolis9899]

I love that you're covering work vans!

[@michekids]

Glad I found you. I have an 2015 E350 commercial vehicle and at 34k I have have already had to replace brake rotors and pads, shocks, tires and alignment and the truck sat for a year as I bought it in 2016. The premium warranty I paid 3,600 covers nothing I am now needing to replace. My mechanic who was great with beater cars doesn't have the staff to have my back as before and it is on me to get educated. I just replaced air filter which was a little tricky due to the design of the truck. The manual that came with vehicle falls real short and my new mechanic is a specialist with wheels and tire automotive. I still have hope because I now found you

[@LegoDork]

If you take one of these manifolds off, just replace it.

[@1AAuto]

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[@TheREALJosephTurner]

All the Triton engines have a problem with exhaust manifold bolts: vans, trucks, SUVs. Now that these engines are older, I'd recommend checking the bolts over couple months or so. When and if you find one that has snapped, change ALL of them, because the rest aren't far behind.

[@pop_ulation]

the van community thanks you for this

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[@shandelebroyles1099]

@@1AAuto dude you have your link plasters. Get over it

[@crankyemoji2328]

All of us in the van community (Working trades/Van living)loves any information on how to find and fix including Not listed preventative maintenance. On a sidenote I think the new normal there’s gonna be Pro/epidemic of people choosing to live in vans because of the killed Wuhan virus economy and rents are so high.

[@BangBangBang.]

Rent isn't high. Too much bad spending going on and people not doing home ownership, chasing the tiny home dream. Rent is going to be high because government won't allow a landlord to take possession of their property to remove a non-paying tenant.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

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[@donnimetropolis9899]

@@BangBangBang. high school economics course will help you understand more. The gentleman was correct. Rents are high. Cost of living has gone up, overall wage has not and tiny houses have zero to do with the issue

[@MrUnknownian]

@@BangBangBang. gov bot type shit

[@scottyjackson6665]

damn, I wish I had this guy's energy. very concise.

[@johnkerrii6106]

I have 2004 e 250 with 513,000 original miles, never had a problem.

[@ansv3340]

nice! I have one 1999 , 4.6 with half a mill miles. and another 2000 , 5.4 L, also over half a mill miles, but half of the piston burnt ))) Still starts and runs. So looking what to do with th motor. Its custom van so it a keeper. may convert to 7,3 Dizel and even throb 4x4 on it.

[@DLjoey]

Well done and all 5 issues are most likely going to happen when owning this vehicle. Thanks for sharing

[@1AAuto]

+DLjoey Thanks for the feedback!

[@skinlab4239]

They all happen when someone owns them....

[@charlesbaker9518]

Thank you You explain everything so good. Wow, I've never in my life been able to follow a mechanic with his explanations. Keep up the good work. You should have a t v show

[@rokguitarstar]

You are right on regarding the blower motor!

[@johnellis2523]

Yeah I bought a 1990 Ford E-250 I've had it for 2 years it's been incredible I've been using it for a camper when I bought this thing almost all the fuses were pulled out I replace them all and everything worked lucky lucky I have a thing with the transmission now it doesn't leak but it burns it somehow and when it gets low it won't go into high gear on the highway put a quart in it and the way she goes

[@donnimetropolis9899]

Screen ?

[@paulzehner9419]

Had to do the blower motor on a 2012 at 75,000. Doesn't speak well for Ford's blower motors when you can usually count on that for the life of a vehicle.

[@innocentdingo]

As others have said, this is an excellent video! Thanks so much for putting this together, gonna go check all of these areas on my new-to-me Fourth Gen Right now. 🙏

[@rschreck876]

Meh. 99 E250 with 342,000 miles on it and still running strong.

[@Nardo_stpierre]

Same here got a 2000 at 323,000

[@michelechirillo8442]

Exact issues we had. Front Blower motor, multiple misfires, cyl. 5 and 6. Ticking when motor is cold. Almost at 209,000 miles

[@snoopy5736]

I have replaced the blower motor, blower motor resistor and the switch inside. The switch would overheat inside and melt the plastic knob. The wire harness behind the blower speed switch was fried. I found the ground wire was crunchy and fried

[@JayyBird93]

What’s the fix for this problem? I had this same issue twice on my 2008 E250 work van my old boss had to fix. Looking at buying a E150 conversion personally now and wondering what was going on and how it was fixed?

[@pctomactechtalk]

Perhaps a video talking about diesel specific issues on these vans, although I imagine many of the non engine and trans issues are similar if not identical.

[@saludanite]

Manifold issues are real. Bolts break off. Money falls out.

[@Auriam]

Beautiful video, clear explanations, good camera work. Thank you!

[@andrewjacobson556]

Econoline vans one of fords best!!! 99 e 150 202,000 miles conversion

[@1AAuto]

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[@snoopy5736]

2004 e250 4.6 343k

[@georgewhiteley3653]

The coil packs are a pain in the ass. From experience, if one goes replace them all! They sell a performance pack that 8s the replacement for them. Dont forget your plugs need to be replaced as well. I have 3 trucks and after 160,000 miles they start to fail. As soon as you do one another one always seems to go and so on. Just bite the bullet and do them all.

[@dannythebeerman]

I like and appreciate your videos. I don't suggest replacing the blower motor with the resistor, unless it failed because the blower motor. In my limited experience I've found ford resistors failed because of rust and corrosion. Maybe ohm out the blower motor and check spin.

[@trumatrix5560]

Thanks for the video I have a 92 250 with 112,000 miles I got it t 90,000 It sat for a few years but runs great I have to replace temp meter sensor for instrument cluster I found out a few days ago that it has 2 temp sensors

[@twinforce_fusion6560]

I owned a new 2003 E150 V8 4.6 for 5 years. Except for fast wear of the front tires, never did have issues, then switch for a 2007 Savana once I reach 100K, only kept that van for 3 years. One thing that was weird with the modular engine, was, during extreme cold starts, the sound of the engine sounded like an angry chainsaws.

[@ansv3340]

frozen bearing in fan clutch???

[@snoopy5736]

I started my van today and I screamed in agony, the temp is 8 degrees 2004 e250 352k

[@MC-yy2bx]

I love the way he says "veeracle" for vehicle.

[@RobCummings]

You'd think after 65 years of manufacturing the Econoline models, Ford would have eliminated these common points of failure. But that's not part of the Ford business model. The company would rather sell replacement parts than build reliable trucks.

[@chrisprobasco8447]

Missed one, LEAKY REAR DOOR/ 3RD BRAKE LIGHT!!

[@snoopy5736]

I did also replace the coils a few times. This last time I did all 8

[@z4u68]

With older vehicles always rung the fan... Leave the window cracked a little bit and set the temperature the way you want it

[@Metal.mike89]

I was watching a band talk about touring and one of the band members said to avoid these vehicles like the plague and go with a Chevy express.

[@Dogman178]

Nice to know I have a 2007 Ford E 250 with 74000 miles so far none of these problems have occurred

[@snoopy5736]

Its new still, im at 343k 2004 e250 4.6

[@ganormand]

I had 3 out of the 5 problems. Thanks for the video.

[@Jonodrew1286]

Very concise - yep drilling out bolts is a job for an experienced engineer

[@awack_]

Fuel Filler hose to Gas tank.. I have replaced 2 times.. They rot fast.. Add that to this list.

[@davidchicelli538]

I wanna be that guy. Very informative, thanks!

[@connorwaits6575]

You are a saint. I am about to buy one of these, and this video is invaluable.

[@charlesthomas5800]

Well done - easy to follow and thorough

[@theofficialblacksheepcompa748]

This video is spot on. I own this van and it's true but still best van ever once this issues are addressed

[@1AAuto]

+Jafar Smith Thanks for the feedback!

[@kyrosdartanian3041]

I need to make an updated comment. I owned a 1995 ford e250 issues i had with it. Transmission died before 165,000 miles and was rebuilt Front suspension went bad early Shifter nuts got loose and caused the shifter to not shift Huge oil leaks from the front and the back When the van got hot it wouldn't start after being shut down i had to wait for it to cool down and then it would start. Alternator went bad after 170,000 miles Coolant hoses went bad after 170,000 miles Wheels for whatever reason locked up bad e brake cable i think. I had a lot of problems with my e250 The van was poorly maintained by a plumbing company. It was a total mess of a van around 181,000 miles. If a van has over 120,000 miles i won't buy it. Nothing but a money pit if the owner before didn't do the maintenance.

[@peppie0521]

I got 2 e 250s. 240 k, and 200k. Meticulously maintained by me and my ase certified mechanic. Took almost 8 years replacing defeffered maintenance parts by previous owners to get them in shape. I replaced spark plugs, air and fuel’s filters, but after he cleaned the MAF fuel sensor got a big boost in torque, hp, fuel mileage. Run like new. Simple clean out, or replace if needed you might be pleasantly surprised like me and not worry about merging into traffic anymore.

[@George-mn4wf]

Great video! Saves our family bacon!! Thank you for sharing how to and for safety tips!!!

[@tmish969]

Thanks for the great video, I have a 2004 e250 and I’ve had a couple problems recently. I hope things don’t keep going bad! Now I’m thinking about the exhaust manifold! I’ve had a humming noise issue for a long time now!

[@libertyupholstery9176]

Thank you for the info. After 521,000 miles ( yes that number is correct) on a 2006 E150, these problems are manifesting, slowly. The first was the PRNDL indicator; and yes people don't use the shifter correctly by pulling forward before changing from Park. The COP for each cylinder has been replaced, may need it again with this mileage. Haven't checked the exhaust, but do hear a pinging noise while everything is cooling; this may be normal cooling and not the sound referred to after starting engine with exhaust leak in your video. The blower fan is an issue and didn't replace it after replacing the regulator. One issue you didn't mention is the vacuum regulator in the dash that allows the air condition to maintain face vent instead of defrost vent when a load is put on the engine. that's recently happened her. Thanks for great info and visuals

[@snoopy5736]

I'm at 345k barely

[@dannythebeerman]

Have you replaced any cooling system hoses or rubber parts? At what mileage approximately? Do you find the rubber ford used so much better than the 90s? I'm 2nd owner 8 years of a 2002 e150 170k miles for and I think I still have original hoses and fan belt. I did replace the intake manifold because of coolant leak on spark plugs, and am replacing spark plug boots because of swelling and cracking. agree on the hvac vacuum chamber, bypassed it with making a chamber out of pvc pipe and a few fittings for under $10 and a few minutes, video on youtube.

[@knifeswitch5973]

Triton=appetite for coil packs

[@wbrodi1]

I've had more trouble with air flow sensor. I don't even replace it anymore, I just keep cleaning it. So that and vent flaps under dash (floor to vent).98 E350. But good van though. 250,000 mile on it and had to replace transmission and I have #5 spark plug coil only last for about 50,000 miles. Don't know why.

[@1AAuto]

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[@snoopy5736]

Make sure its not getting wet by coolant or water splashing up there.

[@drew3811]

Wow all of those problems are such a headache! Maybe I shouldn’t buy one of these vans (I’m in the market for one, but idk now lol)

[@paulnolen7651]

Great video very concise but enough details to know what to look for keep up the great work thank you thank you 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@benjaminrush4443]

Exhaust Leaks & Ticking in the Manifold. Blower Motor & Wires. Misfire - Cylinder plugs/coils. Shifting is Loose - Transmission Fluid. I've noticed many used E Series are for sale before 100 K . Others for sale around 150 K. Would these situations be connected to a specific Engine & Transmission combination ? I almost bought a 250 !

[@budyeddi5814]

Bought an E150 last week. 2006 with 76k on the clock. She had been sitting under a carport since 2015. Tires were dry rotted (replaced), AC only blows defrost and feet, and no MIL/CEL. Just put my first 500 miles on her ^_^

[@kevinmulvey8759]

Vacuum line ?? Mine got cracked putting in new radio ?? Did same defrost blower but nothing else !

[@statestreetlandscaping6955]

The biggest issue that you failed to mention is ball joints. All Ford vans need ball joints down around 50k. My only issue was #2 the blower motor.

[@djtecthreat]

More E series vids! Im trying to keep my 2003 7.3 van on the road as long as possible.

[@dingbingbong]

Misfire most often caused by an intake manifold problem causing coolant to leak into spark plug wells.

[@ansv3340]

not on triton motor. on 5.4L its always bad coils. Just replace all of them but get set from napa, or even chinese with higher Amps. dont buy fords, as they are just too weak when warm. and use NGK sparks.

[@antonioalvarado5112]

My van have all this issues

[@1AAuto]

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[@interstategar]

Excellent accurate video from an Econoline owner who has owned them since '85.

[@J.A.D.D.]

You forgot something when you take out the spark plugs that threading get stripped out in the head. This that common as you on 2 vans that I had owned.

[@ansv3340]

that is not common issue , its becomes an issue if you are butches, and dont have proper tools. or your mechanic is a butches. I have 2 vans 4.6 and 5,4 , both half a mill miles, no issue with spark plugs,. You have to oil the threads on new spark plugs and thread them carefully straight in by hand. ... then u know u not stripping ur aluminum thread on the head .

[@bitshtannicajohnson6957]

It's a miracle... you helped fix my *veericle*

[@kwalters8460]

Worked myself on my 2011 E-250 5.4 engine had miss fire & installed new plugs, coils, and new catalytic converters & now has no more engine light on, It's a southern van no rust, only 150K Van now runs great, but it was money and a waste of time. Watching this to see if body mounts are a problem since it failed Va. state inspection. Not much out there on the body mounts on you tube, but they don't look that bad, my 1995 F 250 mounts are much worse condition. Ford wants $3200 to replace them. I just did all the other work myself and tried to find something on this if this is something I can do since I'm 68 yr. old and it doesn't get easier laying on the ground working on this van. It was a magnificent work van for years. I need to retire it to my back yard as a new storage shed and just take it off the road. State inspection is such a joke, some states don't have them and then Va. can let me drive my '95 with historic plates and no inspection, and my 2011 van is in much better condition and safer vehicle to be on the road, but rather I drive my '95 F-250 that came from the north, along with many other people that have vehicles over 25 yrs. old. How are body mounts that may be a little compressed and the bolts are not rusted be a safety issue. The van feels solid on the road with no body movement I can feel unlike my '95 F250 that was inspected for the last time years ago and passed with worst body mount. I can't take the van somewhere else for inspection since with the 15-day red sticker they can find out what it failed for. A good vehicle now being taken off the road to be replaced with my "95 diesel", which makes the neighborhood smell worse than a truck stop as it needs to warm up before it can be driven. Your channel helps people like me to keep our vehicles on the road for many years, until the time comes to retire the vehicle. I think some of the states will fail older gas vehicles to get them off the road before they can get the historic plates and to get to go to EV's. My "99 Crown Vic failed for stabilizer links that they wanted $800 to replace and I just replaced them myself & got it to pass, but they may fail the Crown Vic next year for body mounts. Never had vehicles fail over these types of things,

[@coreybabcock2023]

I love my 98 e250 van I'm living in it as I write this watching this video on my 32 in tv

[@mauri_cabral]

I much appreciate your video! thank you!

[@joshuaromero2732]

thanks for the good info, i've owned e-sries for the last 16 yrs and these truck are a mule they never brake, the only problem i ever had is catalytic converter and getting rusty from the top, and one thing he did not mention and that is a serious issue specially cargo doors locking cables end or latches brake, these latches are plastic made and over time brake and impossible to open the doors, knock off parts made of aluminum better than factory,'' sold on ebay or any where online'', a pain in the neck to replace, other than that best working truck on the road, i would never change my eseries , the new transit i dont really know but looks too sissy to me no offense , jajaja,,, good maintenance thats all it takes on those eseries, good luck!!

[@kevinmulvey8759]

Just finished the last 3 door cable ends …argh !! Med Mike on u tube helped me easier way !!

[@bikersoncall]

3:25 Exhaust manifold crack. Is that something that can be fixed (brazed or...) or just replace the manifold?

[@macthemec]

Problems i’ve had was the blower switch melting and spark plugs working loose and blowing out, neither of which were mentioned

[@donnimetropolis9899]

Literally got caught out of town day before Thanksgiving, 800 miles from home and spark plug blew out. Forced to pay out tha wazoo

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

After 2005-6 that issue (spark plugs) was solved for the most part.

[@LibertyDIY]

I had the melted blower switch too

[@JayyBird93]

Anyway to avoid the melted blower switch?

[@glenperu]

I in here with you A1 2021 Christmas morning!! Thanks a lot.

[@carlosmejia5728]

Excellent video 👍

[@1AAuto]

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