A vacuum lever broke on the rear heater causing the heater duct to remain open at all times. This part was easy to replace and cost around $20.00.
One stud bolt connecting the air intake manifold to the engine rusted through causing coolant to leak through the bolt from the engine. This was a major concern until I found it and replaced the bolt with a new one ($1.96 at Ford) and I have never had a problem with it since!
I have owned this van for only 2 years, but I have put 41,000 miles on it. I fell in love with the van's good looks (I have the Chateau version) immediately.
I have been very impressed with performance from the 351 V-8. It is fast, both at start, highway passing speeds, and top speeds. The transmission shifts wonderfully and the paint and interior are beautiful.
I am impressed by a van with this many original miles yet with such reliability and power. I routinely take this van for trips of up to 2000 miles without the slightest concern and gas mileage is consistently 16 mpg.
The interior is comfortable and allows passage from front to back easily with its four captain chairs and rear bench seat. This is a great van for a family with children as it is very convenient to seat and unseat kids. The van has easy access in the middle with two swing-out side doors instead of the traditional sliding door.
I recommend this van for anyone looking for reliable, roomy, and stylish transportation.
I wouldn't say they are quick persay, but I have a 302 powered model, I agree with the great top end and passing power, but not much "grunt" getting off the line, athough I have run a 10.2 0-60. But I also have to floor it to pull my boat up a ramp, it has been reliable, with the exception of nickel and dimeing me to death, it is very hard to park, and pulls to the right awful, but I love the TIB.
Guys!! The econoline engine is a HIGH TORQUE LOW SPEED engine!! Its not going to have the F-150 gettup, especially since they do weight over 3000 pounds! Pulling a heavy trailer they don't miss a beat, my 94' in line 6 (300 ci) pulls heavy loads with zero problems, also it gets 22.77 mpg :) which I am extremely happy with. VERY reliable, unlike the V8 models, Ford really did something right with their 6 cylinder models.
I agree about the 6 cylinder.. It is a great engine, but it won't win a drag race with 150 horses, but it is bulletproof!
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