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Have a Ford 1999 350 Econoline van and want to know where is the EGR valve and how easy is it to replace?

ricard1 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:57:38 GMT

Had error code diagnosed for "service engine soon" light and found it was the EGR valve. Need help in locating and to replace... Rich

Deep moaning/howl from transmission (not rear end/diff) on my Ford Econoline Cargo van

cardav — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:19:04 GMT

I have a 1997 E-350 cargo van that just recently started this low moaning noise/low whine on acceleration. It sounds like a noise I hear that is similar to airflow across the extension ladder rungs/holes while driving but not. It has almost 300,000 miles and fluid changed every 50,000. It has the v-10 engine... What do you think? I hope it's not the trans going bad! Help!!

Need weight info for a 1994 Ford 25v van/truck rated 3/4 ton.

rapotap — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:31:33 GMT

Ford work truck van with ladder racks was involved in a hit & run accident with my Volvo XC70 and totaled it (T-bone hit). I'd like to compare the weight of the Ford work van to the weight of my Volvo. Van was in a SKID on icy roads, plowed into my car.

Insurance co won't believe this is possible for my car to be so heavily damaged by a truck that probably weighed 50% more than my Volvo! Need proof of weight of Ford van! thanks! Unsure as to exact model, but 94 VAN rated 3/4 ton.

Ford Econoline Transmission

shaun305 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:33:57 GMT

First of all thank you for reading and considering my problem!

History
Purchased a Ford E350 Diesel Van Drove for a week and it drove perfect
about to go on a small road trip and noticed my back lights had stopped working ,Replaced fuse everything again fine ,Went to hook up small trailer, Plugs different so had to change a couple of wires no problem drove for a couple of days pulling trailer no problem pulled into parking lot had to back into spot
Pulled forward fine reversed fine had to pull forward again nothing! Would not move an inch
In fact it felt like the transmission did not even engage checked tranny fluid looked good but about a quart low so I topped it up nothing
Looking underneath at the tranny noticed a small black box connected to link I think it’s a torque converter switch (Maybe)
So started van put in neutral disconnected harness to black box and van will drive to about 20 mph like normal but will not change gear and then retards like it’s not getting enough fuel...
Ok had a local mechanic look at it and he said that because the trailer wire was hooked up wrong it sent the wrong info to the tranny and killed it.... But why would it drive normal up to that point No slip nothing,?? and why will it work just fine if I disconnect the black box even if only in fist gear
My problem is this I would hate to put in a new tranny Quoted $2800
And then find out its something with the computer\ or a relay or something along those lines (Of even you will just confirm that it is the tranny at least then i wont feel like i threw my money away!!!!
Now im no Mechanic but do enjoy doing my own maint on my trucks and I am mech minded and I can’t get away from thinking it’s the little black box not sending the correct info to my Tranny

can a tranny work just fine and simply just go out ? I have had a trannys go out on me before and usually its a proccess over a couple of days or weeks ,First the tranny not shifting when supposed to and then the slipping but this gave no warning zip it went from 100% to nothing between putting it in drive and then revers

Anyway sorry for the long story any help would be appreciated

Regards

Ford Econoline E150 V8 running rough. Is this a transmission problem?

annel2 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:13:32 GMT

Auto transmission van is fine starting and idling - with foot off gas. As soon as foot on gas, the engine gets a little rough, and then when in either 2nd or 3rd gear engine is very rough, bumpy ride, almost grinding, and have to inc speed to change to next gear to smooth it. Have checked transmission fluid for 2 years and still looks good. So, havent done anything with transmissin. Could it be something else? No jerking when going through gears when idling. Is it worth having a transmission flush or transmission service? Thanks for help.

Will my early model injected engine run just as well with a carb and regular intake manifold? Ford Econoline.

Frank_PDX25 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:48:16 GMT

1991 351cid Ford in a Econoline 250 with 485K miles. (133K on current engine). I'm quadriplegic and unable to physically do anything about this. I am an inventor type and am currently experimenting with a hydrogen generator (HHO gas) to supplement gas and it's consumption. I'm concluding the computer senses additional oxygen and enrichens the mixture which reduces mileage instead of increasing. I'm an old 69's muscle car drag racer and understand those systems better than today's tech stuff.

Any suggestions on what else would have to be changed besides intake components?

Can I replace the pump in my 92 Ford F-150 Econoline van's transmission, or does a shop have to do it?

zrockman — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:07:02 GMT

I thought it was just a bad front seal, but the bearing is scored, and I dont want to just put in a new seal if it is going to get eaten by the bearing, so I need the pump changed, can I do it myself?

Anyone know how to diagnose the cruise control on a 1997 Ford Econoline E-350? It doesn't work at all.

cardav — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:42:04 GMT

I have a 1997 Econoline 350 with a V-10. It has about 340 thousand miles. The cruise went out a few months ago.I checked the fuses in both boxes as well as fusible links, all ok. It's so hard to work on without the Ford tools. There are no fault codes stored.

My doors lock & unlock when I try to start my Ford Econoline van. Sometimes it won't start, but it clicks. Sometimes starts first try.

awilson44 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:47:32 GMT

I have been having trouble starting my 2001 Ford Econoline van. It sometimes takes 7 or 8 tries to start, and I hear a click when it does not turn over. The automatic doors sometimes lock and unlock by themselves, which makes me wonder if the issue is not the starter. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.

I need the wiring and electrical diagrams for the power locks of a 2002 Ford E-350 passenger van.

wilbertog — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:33:09 GMT

I just bought a 2002 Ford XLT Super Duty Econoline 15 passenger van for our church. I need the wiring and electrical diagrams for the power locks since these ones are not working, there is not current, I jump the power windows live wire to the power locks and they did work, but only when the ignition is on. I hope some one out there can help me.

1999 Ford Windstar turning wheel makes grinding, squeeling noise

rdoane — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:55:57 GMT

when turning the wheel while driving ,this noise is made, don't know if it is the power steering pump or what for sure,could you give us some possibilities,it is full of fluid.

1997 GMC Savana 3500 box van Were is the fuse for the fuel pump?

slim13 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:55:17 GMT

I've been told there is an inline fuse for the fuel pump but I can't find it. The relay checks out ok and there is voltage at the relay but there is no voltage at the fuel pump.

Driver Window will not let down on 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo Van

wayneandrews2 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:05:17 GMT

I hear a click when I push the switch near the fuse box. All fuses appear to be okay. All other windows work fine.

How can I reset the brake pad wear warning light after installing new pads on a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500?

mark173 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:36:29 GMT

Replaced front brake pads and light will not go off.

Door won't latch on a 93 GMC Safari work van.

krn2 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:51:08 GMT

Went to shut door and it won't latch.seems like latch on side of door is stuck in the up in the up position. key always worked on door.When i went to shut door it just clunked .Is there anyway to reset the latch myself.don't know if i should take it to a mechanic or a locksmith.

08 Chevy Express 2500, Need part # of factory am fm cd radio to replace original am fm.

mjm0073 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:53:54 GMT

looking to replace original radio with a oem am/fm/cd player with aux input one that will plug right in and mount the same way . i need a gm part number please. thank you

I have a 2006 Dodge Sprinter cargo van. I lost the book and need the radio code.

kelkel45 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:02:32 GMT

last 8 digits of vin 65920540

How do I remove the spare tire from under GMC Savana 2003?

mike3663 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:30:02 GMT

There is some kind of safety plate that holds the tire in place that i can't remove to bring the tire down

is anyone having the same problem as me with my 2008 Chevy Express Cargo? When fueling, the pump will not stay on.

arieizhak — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:10:53 GMT

I have 2008 cargo 3500 Express and every time i fuel and let the nozzle seat in the natural position (dowen) the pump will click off like the tank is full, unless I hold the nozzle up in one position I will not be able to fuel.

How many fuel injectors are in a Chevy 1500 Express van?

superbebo — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:18:43 GMT

want to compare prices

I have a 96 GMC Savanna and ordered a keyless remote. Need instructions. Any help?

tball3 — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:04:19 GMT

I got instructions for cars, but nothing for my van. Says something about making a jumper connection for the programming connector. Can't locate this programming connector. I hope the van has such a connector. Please help if possible.

My 2003 GMC Safari electric door locks don't always work with fob or interior controls.

john296 — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:33:31 GMT

It's been a progressive failure starting with the drivers door, then the passenger door, now the rear door. The side cargo door still works. I've replace the fob battery and no change. The failure occurs on and off again( fickle) until the specific door lock totally quits. The rear door is currently going through the fickle stage, while the side cargo door always works. How do i fix?

I have an 02 GMC Savana. The battery appears dead every time I crank the engine.

jessev — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:50:33 GMT

Every time I crank the engine it will appear the battery is dead or the starter will just click? I have replaced the starter and battery but the problem persists. At time it will start normal and others it will appear the battery or started is bad, please help

2000 Chevy 2500 cargo van won't start.

cac1966 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:30:44 GMT

Friend has Cargo van 2000 model with over 200,000 miles on it. It is a 2500 model and has v-6 with automatic trans. It wont start, he has fuel to the injectors but that is far as it goes. The fuel pressure is good, he used starting fluid and van starts for a couple of seconds. Is this a sensor possibly and if so which one is it. He doesn't have the money to take it to a dealer and is retired.

Thanks for you help in advance.

Braking system of a 1998 Chevy 1500 Express van/

wamp — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:49:15 GMT

When I put the brakes on quickly the van pulls to the left at first.

Is this caused by the equalizer to the front brakes?

What is the length of the cargo space in a 2005 Chevy Express 1500 Cargo Van?

magiking — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:27:27 GMT

Details are in question!