If your Ford Econoline is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening. Some water is completely acceptable. It depends on the situation. It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Ford Econoline … Read more
If you’ve found oil on your Ford Econoline’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem. When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines). There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more
If your Ford Econoline is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing. There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum. That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a bad bearing before just going in and … Read more
Your Ford Econoline’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle. If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed. There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Ford Econoline Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more
One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Ford Econoline isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Econoline’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more
A bad alternator can leave your Ford Econoline without power and unable to move. Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy). How Your Econoline’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more
One of the most common (and) critical major engine problems is a blown head gasket. If your Ford Econoline has blown a head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all. Below you’ll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a Ford Econoline head gasket. Recognizing the signs of a blown head gasket in your … Read more
If you find your Ford Econoline‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem. There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble. But, if your Econoline is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more
An engine functions as a pump, requiring a precise combination of fuel, air, and spark. If any element of this trio is imbalanced, your Ford Econoline won’t run right (or at all). While a misfire is the symptom of bad spark plugs, bad spark plugs almost always indicate a problem with the engine (more on … Read more
If your Ford Econoline doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article. Many different issues can cause the problem. We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Ford Econoline … Read more