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I am curious if there is a prevalence of Ford V10 engines with issues. For instance: throwing a cylinder rod and puncturing the engine casing. Starter motor failing and needing to be replaced.
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wolfe10
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In a word, NO. One of the more reliable gasoline engines ever used in an RV.
Brett Wolfe
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PastorCharlie
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NO.
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Lwiddis
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That engine has a good reputation
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haste maker
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No..have you had this problem? Or has a dealer selling another brand told you this?
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pianotuna
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Nothing since the spark plug issue. Bullet proof is one description.
Regards, Don
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carringb
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Just to be clear, you need a new starter... But you aren't sure if you want to replace it because you fear a rod going through the block? I've never seen that. In fact, it was rare I ever had a V10 get towed in to the shop.
I know one up-fitter that hit a deer a Wyoming, and drove it (a F250 V10) 1,000 miles back to headquarters in Oregon without coolant. I've driven 300+ miles without an intact radiator myself, and another time without a working alternator. The only I've been stranded and required a tow home, was when I sheared my differential pinion gear in half (don't turn off torque management for the 1-2 shift!)
Bryan
2000 Ford E450 V10 VAN! 450,000+ miles
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Lwiddis
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Unanimous!
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camper19709
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No.
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Bruce Brown
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wolfe10 wrote:In a word, NO. One of the more reliable gasoline engines ever used in an RV.
This.
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
Bruce & Jill Brown
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