2002 E250 - What to expect?
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2002 E250 - What to expect?
Been trolling the forums, but couldn't find much information. I'm looking at a used E-250, 85k miles. Seems to run great, but wondering what experience people have had with these vans (i.e. transmission issues, engines, etc.).
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks,
Matt
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From: Baltimore
I have an 2002 E150 with the 5.4L motor in it. The van now has 120K miles on it and we have NEVER had this van back to the dealer for warranty work. And, it has never been in the shop for anything after the warranty ran out. This has absolutely been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
The downside. The vans tend to be hard on brakes and rotors. When the rotors warp, don't bother turning them. Instead, replace them with the best new ones that you can find.
If I was buying that van, I would do 2 things:
1) Change the tranny fluid as noted here in the tech notes section.
2) Change the spark plugs. Make sure you use a torque wrench when you put the new ones in.
Other than that, it should be a very reliable truck.
The downside. The vans tend to be hard on brakes and rotors. When the rotors warp, don't bother turning them. Instead, replace them with the best new ones that you can find.
If I was buying that van, I would do 2 things:
1) Change the tranny fluid as noted here in the tech notes section.
2) Change the spark plugs. Make sure you use a torque wrench when you put the new ones in.
Other than that, it should be a very reliable truck.
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Toledo, Ohio
I've found that the e-350s brakes last a long time compared to an e-150.
Probably due to the surface area of the pads maybe? I've never done the rear brakes on either of my e-350's. (drums)
(knock on wood!)
100k = just broken in!
john
Probably due to the surface area of the pads maybe? I've never done the rear brakes on either of my e-350's. (drums)
(knock on wood!)
100k = just broken in!
john
