Does the E-350 have a speed limiter?
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Does the E-350 have a speed limiter?
I'm planning to buy an E-350, hopefully with the V10. Right now I'm renting an E-350 (with V8) from Budget just to make sure, and it's confirmed that decision.
But for one point that is bothersome, not a deal-killer I guess but still not good.
It seems to have a speed limiter! It accelerates well up to 95 mph and then instantly, all acceleration ends, dead, suddenly.
Is it perhaps just some E-350's, e.g rental vehicles as an option that can be special ordered, or are all E-350's speed limited to 95 mph?
Though I don't ordinarily spend much time above that, who's to say that on a long trip there might not be a stretch where I might not want to. Having such a limiter, particularly with the V10, would be somewhat displeasing.
Thanks!
But for one point that is bothersome, not a deal-killer I guess but still not good.
It seems to have a speed limiter! It accelerates well up to 95 mph and then instantly, all acceleration ends, dead, suddenly.
Is it perhaps just some E-350's, e.g rental vehicles as an option that can be special ordered, or are all E-350's speed limited to 95 mph?
Though I don't ordinarily spend much time above that, who's to say that on a long trip there might not be a stretch where I might not want to. Having such a limiter, particularly with the V10, would be somewhat displeasing.
Thanks!
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Yes, they have a speed limiter. Almost every vehicle has a speed limiter. Some high performance cars don't, but everything else will. It usually is set at the max safe speed of the tires, and for truck tires that's about 95 MPH.
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Originally Posted by trenace
I'm planning to buy an E-350, hopefully with the V10. Right now I'm renting an E-350 (with V8) from Budget just to make sure, and it's confirmed that decision.
But for one point that is bothersome, not a deal-killer I guess but still not good.
It seems to have a speed limiter! It accelerates well up to 95 mph and then instantly, all acceleration ends, dead, suddenly.
Is it perhaps just some E-350's, e.g rental vehicles as an option that can be special ordered, or are all E-350's speed limited to 95 mph?
Though I don't ordinarily spend much time above that, who's to say that on a long trip there might not be a stretch where I might not want to. Having such a limiter, particularly with the V10, would be somewhat displeasing.
Thanks!
But for one point that is bothersome, not a deal-killer I guess but still not good.
It seems to have a speed limiter! It accelerates well up to 95 mph and then instantly, all acceleration ends, dead, suddenly.
Is it perhaps just some E-350's, e.g rental vehicles as an option that can be special ordered, or are all E-350's speed limited to 95 mph?
Though I don't ordinarily spend much time above that, who's to say that on a long trip there might not be a stretch where I might not want to. Having such a limiter, particularly with the V10, would be somewhat displeasing.
Thanks!
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It was at exactly 95 mph by the speedometer. This was with an E-350 XLT which was I'd think either a 2004 or 2005: it was quite new, with only 2800 miles on it. This was the V-8 engine with four-speed auto. I don't know what the differential gearing was. It was fairly tall though -- the engine was turning only an indicated 2750 at, I don't remember, 85 or 90 mph.
Not as advice for anyone else on so serious a matter, as I'd be unqualified to give it, but for my own thought I expect that a limit of 95 for the tires would have to apply when carrying considerable load rather than near-empty.
It's hard for me personally to believe that the tires can handle nothing more than that with simply the weight of the empty vehicle, gas, and a couple of passengers. However I can understand that if carrying a ton or so then going over say 95 mph could be excessive for the tires.
Not as advice for anyone else on so serious a matter, as I'd be unqualified to give it, but for my own thought I expect that a limit of 95 for the tires would have to apply when carrying considerable load rather than near-empty.
It's hard for me personally to believe that the tires can handle nothing more than that with simply the weight of the empty vehicle, gas, and a couple of passengers. However I can understand that if carrying a ton or so then going over say 95 mph could be excessive for the tires.
Last edited by trenace; Mar 10, 2005 at 09:42 PM. Reason: neglected to mention this was V8
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Just short of calling anyone names but a few come to mind when I see/hear of those traveling 80+ in vans and large trucks.
I'll say it again, If you want to drive that fast go buy a Corvette or Mustang.
I'll say it again, If you want to drive that fast go buy a Corvette or Mustang.
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Thank you, Crash687, for your opinion of me and of no doubt a large percentage of those here, and thank you for your advice on what I should drive as well. I'm sure it contributed a lot for you to post these personal judgments of others.
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Originally Posted by Crash687
Just short of calling anyone names but a few come to mind when I see/hear of those traveling 80+ in vans and large trucks.
I'll say it again, If you want to drive that fast go buy a Corvette or Mustang.
I'll say it again, If you want to drive that fast go buy a Corvette or Mustang.
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I think it's in error for anyone to claim that a late model E-350 isn't designed to be capable of cruising down an arrow-straight Interstate, with no cars any short distance ahead, at for example 85 or 90, which is above the speeds Crash687 stated.
And while I am a new member here, still I'm an entitled to a personal opinion that announcing, relative to another person on the board, "Just short of calling anyone names but a few come to mind" is hardly constructive or being pleasant. Hence my reply.
And while I am a new member here, still I'm an entitled to a personal opinion that announcing, relative to another person on the board, "Just short of calling anyone names but a few come to mind" is hardly constructive or being pleasant. Hence my reply.
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Originally Posted by trenace
I think it's in error for anyone to claim that a late model E-350 isn't designed to be capable of cruising down an arrow-straight Interstate, with no cars any short distance ahead, at for example 85 or 90, which is above the speeds Crash687 stated.
And while I am a new member here, still I'm an entitled to a personal opinion that announcing, relative to another person on the board, "Just short of calling anyone names but a few come to mind" is hardly constructive or being pleasant. Hence my reply.
And while I am a new member here, still I'm an entitled to a personal opinion that announcing, relative to another person on the board, "Just short of calling anyone names but a few come to mind" is hardly constructive or being pleasant. Hence my reply.
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my 1976 e250 with 4:10 rear and tremec 3550 5 speed saw 3100 rpm in fifth
, and the dodge pu i was going bye bye probably thought i was nuts! plenty of open, lonely freeway and fun fun fun. i think he hit the rev limiter, cause he just seemed to quit. (the van did 70 mph at 2000 rpm, any body have calcs to figure how fast i was going?)
, and the dodge pu i was going bye bye probably thought i was nuts! plenty of open, lonely freeway and fun fun fun. i think he hit the rev limiter, cause he just seemed to quit. (the van did 70 mph at 2000 rpm, any body have calcs to figure how fast i was going?)
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trenace,
The issue for tires is heat generated by friction. The 10 belts, the stiffer sidewalls and possibly the tread patern of your E rated truck tires will generate more heat as the demands of speed and aggressive manuvering are put on them than a higher speed rated tire with lighter belt construction will. Plus, the tire is already inflated to as much as 80 PSI and will experience a pressure build up as it heats up. Wheels have maximum pressure ratings as well. I don't know what that rating is for your wheel but I found it inscribed in my Alcoa trailer wheels and it was the same as the max pressure for the recomended D rated tires of 65 psi.
The vans themselves are perfectly competent at 80 or 85 mph.
Gene
The issue for tires is heat generated by friction. The 10 belts, the stiffer sidewalls and possibly the tread patern of your E rated truck tires will generate more heat as the demands of speed and aggressive manuvering are put on them than a higher speed rated tire with lighter belt construction will. Plus, the tire is already inflated to as much as 80 PSI and will experience a pressure build up as it heats up. Wheels have maximum pressure ratings as well. I don't know what that rating is for your wheel but I found it inscribed in my Alcoa trailer wheels and it was the same as the max pressure for the recomended D rated tires of 65 psi.
The vans themselves are perfectly competent at 80 or 85 mph.
Gene
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trenace,
The issue for tires is heat generated by friction. The 10 belts, the stiffer sidewalls and possibly the tread patern of your E rated truck tires will generate more heat as the demands of speed and aggressive manuvering are put on them than a higher speed rated tire with lighter belt construction will. Plus, the tire is already inflated to as much as 80 PSI and will experience a pressure build up as it heats up. Wheels have maximum pressure ratings as well. I don't know what that rating is for your wheel but I found it inscribed in my Alcoa trailer wheels and it was the same as the max pressure for the recomended D rated tires of 65 psi.
The vans themselves are perfectly competent at 80 or 85 mph.
Gene
The issue for tires is heat generated by friction. The 10 belts, the stiffer sidewalls and possibly the tread patern of your E rated truck tires will generate more heat as the demands of speed and aggressive manuvering are put on them than a higher speed rated tire with lighter belt construction will. Plus, the tire is already inflated to as much as 80 PSI and will experience a pressure build up as it heats up. Wheels have maximum pressure ratings as well. I don't know what that rating is for your wheel but I found it inscribed in my Alcoa trailer wheels and it was the same as the max pressure for the recomended D rated tires of 65 psi.
The vans themselves are perfectly competent at 80 or 85 mph.
Gene
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Originally Posted by trenace
Thank you, Crash687, for your opinion of me and of no doubt a large percentage of those here, and thank you for your advice on what I should drive as well. I'm sure it contributed a lot for you to post these personal judgments of others.
When your on public roads you endanger others, even if you think no one else is around. Even in a Mustang or Corvette you are being an (clipped) for driving excessive speeds even more so in a vehicle that not intended for it.
This is my opinion, try not to get it confused with a personal attack.
Thank you Ken04