Rough running van
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Rough running van
Hello, I have a '99 E-250 with the v-6 motor. Couple of days ago, got in it at a jobsite, started it up and drove away. Immediately felt shuddering as I tried to accelerate; also at idle it runs rough and you can feel the exhaust pulsing as it exits the tailpipe. If you put it in park or neutral and hit the gas, it hesitates, then revs freely. Barely made it up some hills on the way home, had to downshift into 2nd (its a automatic). Also the "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" light is on as well. Thought it was maybe the trans, but it runs rough in park as well.
My father in law suggested a clogged catylytic converter or oxygen sensor or some other emissions problem.
Any ideas? I'll probably take it in to the dealer, but is it feasible for me to buy a code reader and fix the problem myself? Also, if I need to buy a code reader, is there one that covers all Ford trucks? (I have the E-250 already mentioned, a '06 E-350 diesel, and a '89 F-250 gas)
Thanks,
Jim
My father in law suggested a clogged catylytic converter or oxygen sensor or some other emissions problem.
Any ideas? I'll probably take it in to the dealer, but is it feasible for me to buy a code reader and fix the problem myself? Also, if I need to buy a code reader, is there one that covers all Ford trucks? (I have the E-250 already mentioned, a '06 E-350 diesel, and a '89 F-250 gas)
Thanks,
Jim
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Advice on used vans
Hi folks, I have a E250 with the v-6 with 75k miles on it. I think I'm going to sell it and get another used van maybe from the '99-'03 years. The v-6 is just too small and we work this van pretty hard every day (it has glass racks mounted on it on both sides, plus all the tools in it).
Are there certain years to look for or avoid in looking for used vans? I'd prefer a one ton, but a heavy 3/4 will work with a v-8 or the 7.3 diesel. Are the transmissions the same for the v-8 and diesel vans during those years?
Any items of concern to be aware of? Right now I'm only getting about 10.5 mpg, and althought fuel economy is not a big concern with a big rig like this, I'd think the 5.4 v-8 would maybe get the same or better mpg and not have to work so hard? The v-6 has a hard time holding 55 mph, and passing someone is unthinkable for the most part.
I do have a '06 E350 diesel and love it, so it'd be cool to find a 7.3 diesel, but usually they have tons of miles on them and I'm not sure of the transmissions' durability for those years.
Any help will be appreciated,
Thanks,
Jim
Are there certain years to look for or avoid in looking for used vans? I'd prefer a one ton, but a heavy 3/4 will work with a v-8 or the 7.3 diesel. Are the transmissions the same for the v-8 and diesel vans during those years?
Any items of concern to be aware of? Right now I'm only getting about 10.5 mpg, and althought fuel economy is not a big concern with a big rig like this, I'd think the 5.4 v-8 would maybe get the same or better mpg and not have to work so hard? The v-6 has a hard time holding 55 mph, and passing someone is unthinkable for the most part.
I do have a '06 E350 diesel and love it, so it'd be cool to find a 7.3 diesel, but usually they have tons of miles on them and I'm not sure of the transmissions' durability for those years.
Any help will be appreciated,
Thanks,
Jim
