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computerguy · 07-29-2022, 03:00 PM

If you were shopping for a used gas motorhome would it be a benefit or a negative if the engine was replaced after 30,000 miles? The replacement only has 3,000 miles on it and has a transferrable 36 month/unlimited mileage warranty.

mmartin_tdc · 07-29-2022, 03:04 PM

With the warranty, I would put that in the plus column.
If the original motor had an issue, one would presume the manufacturer figured out the issue and fixed in on future units.

Any ideas why it was replaced? If it was due to owner negligence, then I would move this to a negative column, in that they may not have maintained other aspects of the unit.

computerguy · 07-29-2022, 05:31 PM

Not owner negligence. From what I understand it was just one of those things where engines are made by people and this one failed. It was a V10 only 6 years old when it died. The rest of the RV looks almost new. It was definitely maintained with what looks like loving care.

Mr Ted · 07-29-2022, 05:37 PM

Huge plus.. ++

code2e · 07-29-2022, 05:40 PM

Replaced engine with a warranty is always going to be a benefit. The original engine had more miles on it and presumably no warranty remaining.

As stated before me, any defect might have been corrected in the rebuilt engine, as well.

Gotta have all the paperwork and be sure service is up to date, on time & with records. Keep the warranty valid.

jaydee325 · 07-29-2022, 05:44 PM

Who is warranting it? If it is a well known reman engine supplier, probably ok. The devel is in the details. Read the warranty statement and make sure you understand and agree with the coverage.

computerguy · 07-29-2022, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee325

Who is warranting it? If it is a well known reman engine supplier, probably ok. The devel is in the details. Read the warranty statement and make sure you understand and agree with the coverage.

Warranty directly through Ford.

F239141 · 07-29-2022, 05:56 PM

i dont think the warranty on a Ford crate engine is transferable.

Crasher · 07-29-2022, 06:30 PM

if the coach is as clean as you said you probably wouldn't have questioned the engine at 30,000 miles. Why wouldn't it be better with a Ford new/rebuilt engine. I have to wonder, why the question??

computerguy · 07-29-2022, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by F239141

i dont think the warranty on a Ford crate engine is transferable.

Not according to the document I was given. It had this in it
“In order for the Dealer or Installer to claim under the Limited Warranty, the Dealer, Installer or customer (whether original customer or subsequent transferee) must provide the original owner’s repair order or sales slip when repairs are requested”

Mich F · 07-29-2022, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Crasher

if the coach is as clean as you said you probably wouldn't have questioned the engine at 30,000 miles. Why wouldn't it be better with a Ford new/rebuilt engine. I have to wonder, why the question??

Looking at some other threads started by the OP, I believe it's his own MH that had a blown engine.

Reading more - it looks like his replacement reman engine from Ford was bad.

TXiceman · 07-30-2022, 09:47 AM

From the way I have seen some gas motorhomes driven, it is no wonder they have problems. The V-10 is basically a higher rpm engine, but it was never meant to be driven at 75 mph plus all day long. The people that I have seen with issues on the V-10 are the ones that hit the interstate and if the speed limit is posted at 75 mph, they are going to drive at 80 mph. First they complain about the horrible fuel economy then they are complaining about engine repairs.

We had a class C with the V-10, and we ran 65 mph, maintained the engine and we never had any issues. A friend had an F250 pulled a 30 Ft travel trailer and put well over 200,000 miles before he sold the RV. Again, he maintained the truck and did not expect it to be a race vehicle.

In short, there is nothing wrong with the V-10, as long as it is driven correctly and maintained. Why did they have to replace the engine at such low mileage? Who knows. It is a mechanical device and like all mechanical devices, they are subject to failure.

Ken

GOLDWINGER2 · 07-30-2022, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TXiceman

From the way I have seen some gas motorhomes driven, it is no wonder they have problems. The V-10 is basically a higher rpm engine, but it was never meant to be driven at 75 mph plus all day long. The people that I have seen with issues on the V-10 are the ones that hit the interstate and if the speed limit is posted at 75 mph, they are going to drive at 80 mph. First they complain about the horrible fuel economy then they are complaining about engine repairs.

We had a class C with the V-10, and we ran 65 mph, maintained the engine and we never had any issues. A friend had an F250 pulled a 30 Ft travel trailer and put well over 200,000 miles before he sold the RV. Again, he maintained the truck and did not expect it to be a race vehicle.

In short, there is nothing wrong with the V-10, as long as it is driven correctly and maintained. Why did they have to replace the engine at such low mileage? Who knows. It is a mechanical device and like all mechanical devices, they are subject to failure.

Ken

Exactly, drive within the limits. That's how my old Pace keeps on truckin'.
It's not a race, 62-65 all day.

Mudfrog · 07-30-2022, 10:52 PM

I might have voted positive if it were truly a new engine, maybe. But I'm not interested in a remanufactured/rebuilt, even if it was from Ford or a well known shop. And even with a new engine, its install is only as good as the person(s) that installed it.

I might have to go that route one of the days if mine ever dies on my old rig but probably wouldn't consider buying a vehicle that I knew had a rebuilt engine.