Ford E-150 owners have reported 2 problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford E-150 based on all problems reported for the E-150.
1998 (manufactured 1997) Ford 4. 2 liter engine blew main head gasket - engine froze up. Replaced with remanufactured engine - combustion too high - pings - Ford refuses to install another engine. Carbon build up - valves, rings, crankshaft, egr and catalytic converter will all be damaged if not corrected. Dealer had tried on 5 occasions - Ford continues to deny approval for another engine.
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1) engine begins to runs rough. ) egr ports become clogged
3) intake has to be removed and ports cleaned and injectors flushed. Was told by the mechanic that this is a known design flaw with the Ford 6 cyl. Engine, and that there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. It will have to be done again periodically.
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