I have the 3.2L Diesel turbo in a 350HD van. We have been going through the EGR/leaking water/cooler deal for almost a year now. Finally stopped CELs, but I consistently lose power going up 5% grades (never an issue before) and it sounds like the turbo actuator or something is not letting the turbo give power, its like a naturally aspirated engine under load up hill. Cant even hear the dang turbo whistling like it used too. Found a bad inter cooler hose on the intake side, the hose that you had off to show the throttle body. What a nightmare. It just NEVER ENDS with this van. 3.2L is worst engine ive ever dealt with personally.
Bought 2017 3.5 ecoboost in 2018. 70k driving through the desert and ca traffic for the past 3 years or so. Towed Jeep to Moab from Vegas (all up hill) have no problems so far ( knock on wood). Runs perfect, pulls like a freight train. Drove to Nebraska, Sturgis, Yellowstone etc. from Vegas in August pulling motorcycle trailer last year. Couldn't be happier. Now afraid to upgrade to 350 for more power based on these comments. Maybe I just got lucky? Change full synthetic oil at 10K and service transmission as owners manual states. No issues in 110 - 120 summer heat and freeways at 85 or stop-n-go so far. Don't jinx me! Very happy with my mid-roof transit! Sorry to hear of your problems. So far none of this has happened to me yet.
The rear brakes are definitely marginal at best on these vans. Other than rear brakes, tires, and recalls our 3.7l T-250s have been pretty solid. Thanks for the upload 👍
Had to replace rear main seals and oil pan gaskets on brand new explorers in the late 80s early 90s. Some with as little as 5000 km, Despicable. Hard to believe they still have oil leak problems 30+ years later.
Random mention, boss had his engine blow less then 100k. Maintenance record and oil in motor. Mechanic said one piston went bad. Oil cap flew off from compression in top end.
It is interesting to note.. this engine is great in the markets where it doesn’t have a DPF, EGR or the rest of the emissions equipment.. and it gets better mileage as well.. Just Sayin’
I would say no, I worked on them up to the 2019s, they were all junk. Any particular reason needing a diesel? Being an Rv if you were ever needing to sit idle for a length of time you will have world of problems out of the exhaust. I love diesels, with the emissions it’s job security for me. Hint hint I own a gaser.
evilcnil No doubt. But most likely they cheapen it up and throw the new 3.0 diesel in it, which does not impress me at all. Not to mention the little 2.2 duramax is nothing to write home about.
ameritradeRCE From a mechanic stand point.... the sprinter either the 3.0 or 2.1 liter are great engines. The transit with diesel has high pressure pump issues along with the EGR coolers failing. Transit has a weaker brake system, not to mention the suspension just doesn’t look healthy built. Keeping the alignment on one is a nightmare. The sprinter does have a few issues, like sensors giving issues, clogging intakes. But do stay away from the 2013 sprinter build for reason it had a lot of issues. Sprinters run better MPG to.
@@drsoot9760 im looking at a sprinter 2010 3.0 with 40k miles and 2015 transit powerstroke with 50k miles and i cant decide want one to get... So many horror stories on both... thats your recommendation?
If it were me having to buy one, I would have to go with the sprinter. They do both have there problems, but the sprinter is better build. Chassis is better laid out, braking components are better as well.
I have the 2017 n i use this trock like a crazy i have no problem yet regular maintenance but to my is acceptable i have close to 20000 miles on it n been abuse of this trock
When you get tired of doing rear brakes every 40k, EGR coolers every 12k to 40k, glow plugs less than 50k damn straight I’m a sprinter fanboy. Let’s not forget they abandoned the inline 5 cylinder diesel for there 2020 year models. Engineering fail maybe?
My 2017 Transit motorhome new engine at 15,000 kilometers due to bad bearing, transmission failed abruptly at 30, 000 km and needed replacement. I’m having my 2nd repair to the exhaust gas recirc. First it was a temperature sensor, now a DEF pump. All was covered under warranty. Haven’t had any brake work so far. Now I’m wondering if I should sell it and if I did what should I buy? For small Class B motorhomes there are only 3 choices, the Ford Transit, the Mercedes Sprinter and the Dodge Ram Promaster. I hear from multiple sources that the Sprinter is very expensive to maintain. The Promaster has its problems as well. Any ideas, comments or suggestions?
Mike Driscoll That is a very common on going issues with those vans. Good news is from my understanding ford isn’t putting the 3.2l in the 2020 models. I am a fan of sprinter van, but at the same time I’m not paying for the repairs just working on them. If it were me, I would most likely hold out for the gas motor that they are offering in the new sprinter vans. Only down fall is I don’t think it’s offered in the 3500 chassis. I’m a diesel tech, but all my vehicles are gas except for 1991 gmc with a 6.2 if that tells you anything about new diesels.
Dr Soot Thank you very much for your thoughtful suggestions. I’ll keep them in mind when making my final decision. There’s a lot to weight when buying a motorhome that I’ll be living out of for 4-6 months a year.
Mike Driscoll Just curious do they still offer a ford chassis like the E350 that’s a motor home? The 6.2 gas that ford has is very reliable engine. The fleet I maintain now run them some and they are in the 400k mile range with only minor repairs water pumps, belts etc. Granted they will pass everything on the road except for a gas station.
Dr Soot I think that they do offer the Ford E350 with some of the Class C motorhomes. They are a bit larger than what I am looking for. Also I haven’t seen a Class C with the quality of construction that I am looking for. They are built on the cut-away chassis and as there are so many RV manufactures making them the quality has suffered due to competitiveness and cost cutting. I’m basically looking for a compact camper van that can act as my year round vehicle even when I’m not camping. With a Class C or A I would need to have a 2nd car.
That really doesn’t leave you with many options. I know I wouldn’t go with any of the transits including the newest model with a different motor until it’s proven itself. If your looking for used stay away from the 2013 sprinters anything after that we’re pretty decent vans.
I bought 2015 transit 3.2 diesel/factory order vehicle been in shop already to many times, rear breaks rotor replace twice until ford agreed caliper is not functional. same water hose replace after three years driving or 100,000km turbo replaced under warranty. many censor already replaced, to many time in shop. In 3.5 years already spend $5,000.00 on repairs/not included maintenance Definitively regrets for decision to purchase.
I have reviewed several post on the 2020 Transit, and I can't say I am happy with the reviews. They also showed a 2016 and a 2017 and both htose years showed early rusting, and very poor design. So from where I am looking I wouldn't purchase any Transit they appear to be a vehicle that will be in the repair shop a lot. Ford has really shot themselves in the foot with this line of vehicles.
@@drsoot9760 From everything I have seen and read about them they are a major piece of shit. I've owned several Ford vehicles, the last was a 2013 Ford Escape which had six recalls, and it blew out two radiator hoses which stops your vehicle dead in it's tracks. The first time it happened it was under warranty, but the dealer I took it to get it fixed kept my vehicle there almost a month....GO FIGURE! A whole month, and they never offered me a rental car, NOTHING. I complained to every agency in California, and threatened a law suit, not until I did that was my vehicle finished, and returned to me. That did it for me and Ford!
THE ONLY TRANSIT YOU SHOULD EVER BUY IS THE LWB 190 MODEL IM ON MY FIFTH NOW IN 25 YEARS IN THE HAULAGE GAME I USUALLY GET RID OF THEM AFTER 5 YEARS OR SO AND NEVER LESS THAN 400,000 MILES WITH NO ISSUES AND ALWAYS THE ORIGINAL ENGINES NEVER EVER HAD A ISSUE WITH THE 2.5 ENGINE RETIRING THIS YEAR AND NEVER NOT GOT ME HOME
I've been doing a lot of research and I've been hoping to get a Transit but too many negative reviews. Too many mechanics doing videos showing failures of the van. None of my family recommend me getting a Ford. On top of that, they don't hold their value. Just search for any two year old Transit you be surprised how much it depreciates
Josue B Are you looking at the diesel vans? If you really don’t need the Diesel engine stick with the gas. I have a 2015 transit with v6, no engine or trans issues just rear brakes every 8k miles. Engine little over 200k miles on it.
That’s the exact engine, v6 Non turbo. I maintain a full fleet of gas and diesel trucks, vans etc. Out of all of them gas burners are the most reliable. I have some of the 6.2 ford motors pushing 460k miles all original except for a water pump and alternator here and there. I love my diesels but the emissions have made them costly to maintain.
I bought a brand new 2015 Ford Ranger wildtrak 4x4 with the 3.2 diesel. Gearbox failed at 20,000km, then again at 25,000km. Crankshaft snapped at 27,000km requiring full engine replacement. Will NEVER buy Ford again, and I tell everyone I know the same.
so basically if you take all the mounting clips that hold the lines in place, cut them loose and have all the hoses willy nilly, bouncing around rubbing on other hoses is somehow Fords fault? Cmon man! you gotta maintain the hoses and line clamps to keep hoses and lines where they belong so they dont damage other hoses , seems obvious.....
To add, the CAC hose rubs against the motor mount on the drivers side. God help you if you want to replace the front Macpherson struts. The dashboard has to be removed. The whole thing. Down the the firewall. Also, Ford says there is no cabin filter for this van in North America. There IS a cabin filter for the European version. Guess what? Both versions use the same A/C Evap core box and ducting. So yes. There is a cabin filter. And because Ford says there isn't, nobody checks. So the Evaporator core gets plugged full of all the dirt and crap from outside. So eventually it must be replaced. For this you must remove the dashboard. Which is handy if you're looking to replace the Macpherson struts. We have several of these, mostly diesel, but 2 gas. I have done this job on 3 of them. The frame is flimsy stamped steel sheet spot welded together. Stupid design. All garbage.
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I have the 3.2L Diesel turbo in a 350HD van. We have been going through the EGR/leaking water/cooler deal for almost a year now. Finally stopped CELs, but I consistently lose power going up 5% grades (never an issue before) and it sounds like the turbo actuator or something is not letting the turbo give power, its like a naturally aspirated engine under load up hill. Cant even hear the dang turbo whistling like it used too. Found a bad inter cooler hose on the intake side, the hose that you had off to show the throttle body. What a nightmare. It just NEVER ENDS with this van. 3.2L is worst engine ive ever dealt with personally.
Such a nightmare they actually stopped offering them in the 2021s. Rushed to market to try meet EPA standards.
I've got a 6 banger Nissan NV 1500. Up to 70k miles and never had an issue. All original still.
Love that this is the pattern with these long term reviews on these ford transit miles😷
Bought 2017 3.5 ecoboost in 2018. 70k driving through the desert and ca traffic for the past 3 years or so. Towed Jeep to Moab from Vegas (all up hill) have no problems so far ( knock on wood). Runs perfect, pulls like a freight train. Drove to Nebraska, Sturgis, Yellowstone etc. from Vegas in August pulling motorcycle trailer last year. Couldn't be happier. Now afraid to upgrade to 350 for more power based on these comments. Maybe I just got lucky?
Change full synthetic oil at 10K and service transmission as owners manual states. No issues in 110 - 120 summer heat and freeways at 85 or stop-n-go so far. Don't jinx me!
Very happy with my mid-roof transit! Sorry to hear of your problems. So far none of this has happened to me yet.
I would definitely stay with the gas motor. Unless things have changed they abandoned the 3.2L in early 2020 and didn’t even offer it as and option.
The rear brakes are definitely marginal at best on these vans. Other than rear brakes, tires, and recalls our 3.7l T-250s have been pretty solid. Thanks for the upload 👍
Had to replace rear main seals and oil pan gaskets on brand new explorers in the late 80s early 90s. Some with as little as 5000 km, Despicable. Hard to believe they still have oil leak problems 30+ years later.
Random mention, boss had his engine blow less then 100k. Maintenance record and oil in motor. Mechanic said one piston went bad. Oil cap flew off from compression in top end.
I would say these were worse than the 6.4 power stroke. This is coming from a ford guy to.
Valid point but the engine is a puma 3.2 and a good engine
Those brake pads are about the same size as on my 2000 Saturn. For a 3500/one ton chassis, those pads are way to small.
John Clamshell SP
That ain’t no joke. Ford does offer a severe duty pad that will last longer, but will also groove the rotor.🤦♂️🤦♂️
Is there a EGR delete kit for this engine
It is interesting to note.. this engine is great in the markets where it doesn’t have a DPF, EGR or the rest of the emissions equipment.. and it gets better mileage as well.. Just Sayin’
Thank you for the video 👍
i want to know if thr power stroke 3.2 i5 is good in year 2019 for am rv
I would say no, I worked on them up to the 2019s, they were all junk. Any particular reason needing a diesel? Being an Rv if you were ever needing to sit idle for a length of time you will have world of problems out of the exhaust. I love diesels, with the emissions it’s job security for me. Hint hint I own a gaser.
@@drsoot9760 what about the 2.8 duramax engine?
My brakes lasted 250k ( no lights on , just did preventative maintenance )
Brother-in-law did 300k on brakes on his Sprinter
I tow , he's not
I hope when GM redesigns their vans they build it on their truck platform . Seems a waste of research and development to do otherwise .
evilcnil
No doubt. But most likely they cheapen it up and throw the new 3.0 diesel in it, which does not impress me at all. Not to mention the little 2.2 duramax is nothing to write home about.
The new GM vans will be all electric.
@@atx-cvpi_99 yeah reading the article now, thanks.
Can a 3.2 diesel make 700000 km ?
Laurent Cambon
My forecast is cloudy and not a chance in hell the US built ones would make it that long.
I replace my brake pad# every 10k miles on my 250
Thank god you fuel pump did go and injectors that 5 grand
What is the engine code name?
Awww I shucks I don’t remember. I had a pile of those things ranging from 2016 to the 2019s
Ok so what do you onestly recomend? Sprinter or transit?
ameritradeRCE
From a mechanic stand point.... the sprinter either the 3.0 or 2.1 liter are great engines. The transit with diesel has high pressure pump issues along with the EGR coolers failing. Transit has a weaker brake system, not to mention the suspension just doesn’t look healthy built. Keeping the alignment on one is a nightmare. The sprinter does have a few issues, like sensors giving issues, clogging intakes. But do stay away from the 2013 sprinter build for reason it had a lot of issues. Sprinters run better MPG to.
@@drsoot9760 im looking at a sprinter 2010 3.0 with 40k miles and 2015 transit powerstroke with 50k miles and i cant decide want one to get... So many horror stories on both... thats your recommendation?
If it were me having to buy one, I would have to go with the sprinter. They do both have there problems, but the sprinter is better build. Chassis is better laid out, braking components are better as well.
@Blind Squid no no?
@EmcIcon i purchased the sprinter. Ive put 18k miles on it with no isses so far
3.2 worth it? ( I'm a Diesel guy and not a gasser guy) thank you for the video
Definitely not worth it!! You will spend more time working on it than driving it. Ford actually pulled from the 2020 models.
I have the 2017 n i use this trock like a crazy i have no problem yet regular maintenance but to my is acceptable i have close to 20000 miles on it n been abuse of this trock
Ford started out making consumer cars and not trucks, and it really shows
All those things are why I left ford vehicles. Seals leaking so soon; totally unacceptable.
Wait! Someone broke and didn't replace that hose clip and you call that an engineering fail? Sounds like Sprinter fanboy stuff to me...
When you get tired of doing rear brakes every 40k, EGR coolers every 12k to 40k, glow plugs less than 50k damn straight I’m a sprinter fanboy. Let’s not forget they abandoned the inline 5 cylinder diesel for there 2020 year models. Engineering fail maybe?
Built Ford tough. "you gotta get it fixed again"??? TOUGH!!
My 2017 Transit motorhome new engine at 15,000 kilometers due to bad bearing, transmission failed abruptly at 30, 000 km and needed replacement. I’m having my 2nd repair to the exhaust gas recirc. First it was a temperature sensor, now a DEF pump. All was covered under warranty. Haven’t had any brake work so far. Now I’m wondering if I should sell it and if I did what should I buy? For small Class B motorhomes there are only 3 choices, the Ford Transit, the Mercedes Sprinter and the Dodge Ram Promaster. I hear from multiple sources that the Sprinter is very expensive to maintain. The Promaster has its problems as well. Any ideas, comments or suggestions?
Mike Driscoll
That is a very common on going issues with those vans. Good news is from my understanding ford isn’t putting the 3.2l in the 2020 models. I am a fan of sprinter van, but at the same time I’m not paying for the repairs just working on them. If it were me, I would most likely hold out for the gas motor that they are offering in the new sprinter vans. Only down fall is I don’t think it’s offered in the 3500 chassis. I’m a diesel tech, but all my vehicles are gas except for 1991 gmc with a 6.2 if that tells you anything about new diesels.
Dr Soot Thank you very much for your thoughtful suggestions. I’ll keep them in mind when making my final decision. There’s a lot to weight when buying a motorhome that I’ll be living out of for 4-6 months a year.
Mike Driscoll
Just curious do they still offer a ford chassis like the E350 that’s a motor home? The 6.2 gas that ford has is very reliable engine. The fleet I maintain now run them some and they are in the 400k mile range with only minor repairs water pumps, belts etc. Granted they will pass everything on the road except for a gas station.
Dr Soot I think that they do offer the Ford E350 with some of the Class C motorhomes. They are a bit larger than what I am looking for. Also I haven’t seen a Class C with the quality of construction that I am looking for. They are built on the cut-away chassis and as there are so many RV manufactures making them the quality has suffered due to competitiveness and cost cutting. I’m basically looking for a compact camper van that can act as my year round vehicle even when I’m not camping. With a Class C or A I would need to have a 2nd car.
That really doesn’t leave you with many options. I know I wouldn’t go with any of the transits including the newest model with a different motor until it’s proven itself. If your looking for used stay away from the 2013 sprinters anything after that we’re pretty decent vans.
I bought 2015 transit 3.2 diesel/factory order
vehicle been in shop already to many times, rear breaks rotor replace twice until ford agreed caliper is not functional.
same water hose replace after three years driving or 100,000km
turbo replaced under warranty.
many censor already replaced, to many time in shop.
In 3.5 years already spend $5,000.00 on repairs/not included maintenance
Definitively regrets for decision to purchase.
I have reviewed several post on the 2020 Transit, and I can't say I am happy with the reviews. They also showed a 2016 and a 2017 and both htose years showed early rusting, and very poor design. So from where I am looking I wouldn't purchase any Transit they appear to be a vehicle that will be in the repair shop a lot. Ford has really shot themselves in the foot with this line of vehicles.
Bryan Rodgers
There was nothing about it that I liked. Hated working on them even more.
@@drsoot9760 From everything I have seen and read about them they are a major piece of shit. I've owned several Ford vehicles, the last was a 2013 Ford Escape which had six recalls, and it blew out two radiator hoses which stops your vehicle dead in it's tracks. The first time it happened it was under warranty, but the dealer I took it to get it fixed kept my vehicle there almost a month....GO FIGURE! A whole month, and they never offered me a rental car, NOTHING. I complained to every agency in California, and threatened a law suit, not until I did that was my vehicle finished, and returned to me. That did it for me and Ford!
If it makes it go down the line faster 🤷🏼♂️
That’s so freaking true.
THE ONLY TRANSIT YOU SHOULD EVER BUY IS THE LWB 190 MODEL IM ON MY FIFTH NOW IN 25 YEARS IN THE HAULAGE GAME I USUALLY GET RID OF THEM AFTER 5 YEARS OR SO AND NEVER LESS THAN 400,000 MILES WITH NO ISSUES AND ALWAYS THE ORIGINAL ENGINES NEVER EVER HAD A ISSUE WITH THE 2.5 ENGINE RETIRING THIS YEAR AND NEVER NOT GOT ME HOME
Thank you for what appears to be the only comment that isn't hearsay
I've been doing a lot of research and I've been hoping to get a Transit but too many negative reviews. Too many mechanics doing videos showing failures of the van. None of my family recommend me getting a Ford. On top of that, they don't hold their value. Just search for any two year old Transit you be surprised how much it depreciates
Josue B
Are you looking at the diesel vans?
If you really don’t need the Diesel engine stick with the gas. I have a 2015 transit with v6, no engine or trans issues just rear brakes every 8k miles. Engine little over 200k miles on it.
@@drsoot9760 nope, just regular gas. Wow 200k is impressive. What type of engine do you have? If I get one, I want a v6 regular no turbo
That’s the exact engine, v6 Non turbo. I maintain a full fleet of gas and diesel trucks, vans etc. Out of all of them gas burners are the most reliable. I have some of the 6.2 ford motors pushing 460k miles all original except for a water pump and alternator here and there. I love my diesels but the emissions have made them costly to maintain.
I bought a brand new 2015 Ford Ranger wildtrak 4x4 with the 3.2 diesel. Gearbox failed at 20,000km, then again at 25,000km. Crankshaft snapped at 27,000km requiring full engine replacement. Will NEVER buy Ford again, and I tell everyone I know the same.
only 4 years old engine break down , qualities is job 1, not FORD for me
so basically if you take all the mounting clips that hold the lines in place, cut them loose and have all the hoses willy nilly, bouncing around rubbing on other hoses is somehow Fords fault? Cmon man! you gotta maintain the hoses and line clamps to keep hoses and lines where they belong so they dont damage other hoses , seems obvious.....
At less than 10k miles and 30 out of 30 delivered all the exact same way? Cmon man….
It's not a Ford engine unless it's got an oil leak😄
Carbon build up is because of the egr.
All modern diesel engines with EGR should have a CatchCan installed asap. The amount of oil they catch is insane.
To add, the CAC hose rubs against the motor mount on the drivers side.
God help you if you want to replace the front Macpherson struts. The dashboard has to be removed. The whole thing. Down the the firewall.
Also, Ford says there is no cabin filter for this van in North America. There IS a cabin filter for the European version.
Guess what? Both versions use the same A/C Evap core box and ducting.
So yes. There is a cabin filter.
And because Ford says there isn't, nobody checks. So the Evaporator core gets plugged full of all the dirt and crap from outside. So eventually it must be replaced. For this you must remove the dashboard.
Which is handy if you're looking to replace the Macpherson struts.
We have several of these, mostly diesel, but 2 gas. I have done this job on 3 of them.
The frame is flimsy stamped steel sheet spot welded together.
Stupid design.
All garbage.
No Ford for me.
Engine is a failure
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transit rear engineering is a joke...