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Questions tagged [econoline]

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Can I paint my entire Class C RV using fluorescent green and how long will the paint job last

I cannot afford to paint my 30 year old RV (in which I rebuilt the engine and plan on going on a Road Trip around the world!) professionaly ... Can I paint my entire Class C RV using Rustoleum fluorescent green if no rust, what will be the result…
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Ford Econoline Van AC Failing

If the vents start putting out hot air when accelerating or driving up hills but are ice cold when idling, is that a sign of a failing blower pump or leak? I am dealing with a Ford Econoline E350. Refrigerant is obviously not the problem because…
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What are these unused dash plugs on my E-350 (cutaway / bus)?

I opened up the dash on my 2012 Ford E-350 cutaway (with a Starcraft Allstar bus body) to replace the factory radio. In addition to the wire harnesses (and vacuum lines) for the HVAC, 12v plugs, and wheelchair lift controller, I see these three…
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Other Things to replace on my van while doing the valve cover gasket

Was going to replace the valve cover gasket on my 1989 Econoline with 67k mile. it's a bit of a pain to get in there, is there anything else I should be looking at, or replacing while I'm in there?
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Why did my van hesitate, then stall and not restart?

I have a 1989 Econoline 250 with low miles (60k) was driving on the highway today when I suddenly lost power, tried to give it gas but it hesitated, then stalled so I pulled off. Check engine light was on I think (can't tell it always come on when I…
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ford E150 wiper modular

I research the problem with my wiper that it would not stop working. I disconnected the fuse for now because it was draining my battery. Although the wiper stoppped when I turned off the engine. I bought wiper moudulator. Except I can't find where…
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1996 Ford E350 (5.8L) Mass Air Flow Sensor - where is it?

I can't find the MAF sensor on my 96 Ford E350. (Been googling for hours :)) In case a picture helps: Like I said, I've been looking for quite a while, and I can't find anything. Thanks!
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power inverter to run a shop vac. Could alternator be damaged by this?

I have a standard 200 watt power inverter which I have used to power a sound system off of my Econoline e250 on multiple occasions with no problem. I tried to run a 4hp rigid shop vac off of it and the cables to the inverter got so hot they melted…
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Is oil on the manifold dangerous or will it just burn off?

I have a 1990 Econoline 250, it has a little leak in the valve cover gasket, it sits during the winter and the gasket contracts which makes it pretty bad the first time it starts up. After that not so bad. I know I have to get it fixed, but for the…
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1974 Ford Econoline E200 Van acts fuel starved after warm up

I have a 1974 Ford Econoline E200 Van with an 8 cylinder with the present symptoms: It starts and runs great, but once is warmed up, it feels like it is not injecting fuel. It loses power and slows down, or dies ... especially if I drive it uphill.…
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What is this wierd thang in the back of my van?

I was spendin' the day fixin some stupid door latches on this van. Newly acquired 5.4 v8 1998 e150 Ford. She needs love. I fixed the latches Mcgyver style... thought I was gonna need dynamite but turned out all a needed was some sewing scissors…
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Coolant confusion - What type of coolant to put in this thang?

Just slapped a new radiator in my trusty steed -- a ford e150 1998 with a 5.4 in it. I drained the old radiator slop out like your'e supposed to... but half the old stuff is still sittin in the engine behind the thermostat (right?). ( By the way,…
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2005 Ford E150 Econoline

hope someone can help with this. I have what seems to be a strange problem. When accelerating to at least 2400 RPM in 1st gear and then completely removing my foot from the gas, the engine RPM drops all the down, eventually stalling. It doesn't…
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How to remove the rear heater on an Econoline

So I'm currently in the process of gutting a 2005 E350 (a former wheelchair van with a raised roof) to turn it into a camper van. As part of this process, I went about removing the back heater. In what was probably not the most intelligent decision…
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Can I use any 4R70W manual on any 4R70W transmission?

I am doing this as a side project and I am aware it is very difficult. I had some trouble finding a manual for my transmission. I am not 100% sure I even know what transmission I have. I pulled it out of a 2006 V8 E-150 so I think the transmission…
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