5.4L V8

joerosh · 12-31-2009, 01:37 PM

In searching for an empty Ford-E250 used cargo van I'm finding that most of them are smaller engines than the 5.4L that seems to be the minimum. If I look at a van visually, how can I confirm it is in fact a 5.4L? Does it say it somewhere on the engine? I wouldn't know just by sight alone...

Ford_6L_E350 · 12-31-2009, 02:28 PM

The only three engine choices are:

5.4L V8

6.8L V10

6.0L Diesel

The diesel is easy, the fuel gauge and filler should indicate diesel only.

If the van has a V10, usually the seller will highlight the optional engine.

Mike

joerosh · 12-31-2009, 02:46 PM

I could've sworn I saw some with a 4.6L or something like that...I'll have to double check, thanks.

oldbonesclimber · 12-31-2009, 03:01 PM

I had a 1990 E-250 Work Van with the 4.6 V6. Ran Great but slightly underpowered and Screaming with 4:11 gears and 265x16 tires.

Paul

joerosh · 12-31-2009, 03:05 PM

oh, ok...it must have been a V6 I saw....thanks.

joerosh · 12-31-2009, 03:40 PM

it is a v8, unless the listing is wrong...

2008 Ford E-Series Van E-250 CARGO

Title: 2008 FORD E-250 SD CARGO-11k MILES-WARRANTY-FLORIDA VAN
Mileage: 11,097 miles
Location: Tampa Florida

Vehicle Information
VIN: 1FTNE24W18DB02008 | See the free Vehicle History Report
Inspection: Order an independent inspection
Warranty: Existing
Vehicle title: Clear
Condition: Used
For sale by: Dealer

Features
Body type: Minivan/Van Engine: 4.6L V8 EFI Exterior color: White
Transmission: Automatic Fuel type: Gasoline Interior color: Gray
Drivetrain: -- Disability equipped: -- Certification: --

Safety features
Anti-lock brakes Driver airbag Passenger airbag

Power options

Ford_6L_E350 · 12-31-2009, 04:32 PM

I thought the 4.6L was only available on the 150, but obviously I was wrong.

Double check a 250 van for GVWR. There is/was a light duty 250 with a GVWR of 7200# and a heavy duty 250 rated at 8600#. Why, I don't know.

The lighter duty 250 wouldn't allow for a normal SMB interior before it was overweight.

Mike

charlie56 · 12-31-2009, 04:47 PM

FWIW
If you have an ad with a VIN number you can look in the WIKI site at the VIN decoder and decipher what the engine is.

http://wiki.sportsmobileforum.com/index.php?title=Ford

for a 2008 its the Letter in the 8th place of the VIN

W=4.6L SOHC V8 Gasser with 224-239 BHP

joerosh · 12-31-2009, 07:17 PM

great info...thanks.

jage · 12-31-2009, 10:41 PM

Keep in mind that many sellers of vehicles do not know/understand what they have and will just guess anyway. I would recommend V10 or Diesel, once you build out you'll have a lot more weight than you may think, and some of the mountains get a might steep on Tuesdays...