E-450 V10 or V8
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E-450 V10 or V8
Hi, new to the site. Just purchased a 2006 E-450 Fleetwood Class C RV. The 8th Vin digit on websites I checked says it has a V8. We opened the doghouse and counted 5 ignition coils on each side. That would mean a V10.
This is a one owner vehicle so I know the motor was not swapped......
Any thoughts on why the mis-match?
Thanks Mike
This is a one owner vehicle so I know the motor was not swapped......
Any thoughts on why the mis-match?
Thanks Mike
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The eighth digit of the VIN will either be an 'L' , 'P' or an 'S'. If it's 'L' it'll be the 5.4L V8. If it's 'S' it'll be the 6.8L V10. If it's a 'P' it'll be the 6.0L diesel V8.
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You know what - I was looking at my paperwork and not the actual VIN plate. I will check the vehicle. Could very well be an S and not a 5. Thanks for that.....
Of course if they have the VIN wrong on my paperwork - that's a different tissue LOL...
Of course if they have the VIN wrong on my paperwork - that's a different tissue LOL...
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A VIN code of '5' would be a 5.4L 3-valve V8 which has never been offered in the E-Series vans.
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Well THANK YOU ALL. I looked a the actual VIN number on the door and that is an S. (should have looked there first) So it is a V10.
Now I have to see why Camping World has a 5 on my insurance and probably the license. We shall see
Great forum - quick answers - so glad I joined.
Mike
Now I have to see why Camping World has a 5 on my insurance and probably the license. We shall see
Great forum - quick answers - so glad I joined.
Mike
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Well THANK YOU ALL. I looked a the actual VIN number on the door and that is an S. (should have looked there first) So it is a V10.
Now I have to see why Camping World has a 5 on my insurance and probably the license. We shall see
Great forum - quick answers - so glad I joined.
Mike
Now I have to see why Camping World has a 5 on my insurance and probably the license. We shall see
Great forum - quick answers - so glad I joined.
Mike
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I strongly agree...it will be big problems down the road.
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Side Note.... The Ford V10 is THE largest gas engine available in a mass produced vehicle. I had it in a Class C MH, then traded it for a Diesel Pusher.
The V10 is a powerful motor and eats gas too. The Class C Motorhome would scream going up hills. I thought the engine was going to come out through the floor board.
The V10 is a powerful motor and eats gas too. The Class C Motorhome would scream going up hills. I thought the engine was going to come out through the floor board.
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Mike, welcome to FTE. Another site you'll want to check out is rv.net and join the Class C forum. Lots of know-how there too on camping related things etc.
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Side Note.... The Ford V10 is THE largest gas engine available in a mass produced vehicle. I had it in a Class C MH, then traded it for a Diesel Pusher.
The V10 is a powerful motor and eats gas too. The Class C Motorhome would scream going up hills. I thought the engine was going to come out through the floor board.
The V10 is a powerful motor and eats gas too. The Class C Motorhome would scream going up hills. I thought the engine was going to come out through the floor board.
No, it is not.
