1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
130,000 miles

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1997 Ford Econoline engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Ford Econoline Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 172006

Econoline 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle a loud clanging noise was heard. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined a piston rod was bent due to anti-freeze leaking into the piston cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced.

- Mount Pleasant, MI, USA

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