20 Most Recent 1985 Ford Econoline - Page 4 Questions & Answers

You should be able to hear the pump in the tank running. If you don't check the fuel pump relay. If you hear the pump running then the line/filter could be plugged. The white relay is the tank selector relay, the green relay is the fuel pump relay. If the green relay is bad you will have a bad time getting the replacement. The new relays from the dealer and parts stores are all 5 pin. The green relay is a 4 pin.

Also your genset probably has a pump that pulls from that tank on its own.

Either the fuel line from the front tank to the switching valve is plugged or kinked, or the valve is not moving all the way to that tank (if electrically switched). Pull the hose (from that tank) off at the valve--do you get good fuel flow? If the front tank is lower than the valve, try switching the fuel lines from the two tanks at the valve, and set the switch for the rear tank. If it now runs, clean the valve or replace it.

i do believe there is and if so it should be located passanger side lower bottom of the dash you my need to pull some of the carpet back to find it

If you mean that when you adjust the tensioner to put the belt on, and you still don't have enough slack to get the belt on....try loosening the the alternator.

a 1.8 in an 1985 econoline van i'm pretty sure that a 240ci inline 6cyl was the smallest engine these use now if you mean 5.8 this is what you want cyl hd.105-112 ft lbs rod blts 40-45 main bearing 95-105 imtake manifold 23-25 good luck

the blower motor is on the passenger side under the dash or under the hood on the passenger side check the fuses first

not sure on step by step info on the pump installation on these,, but i would first change the fuel filter and check the injectors are not blocked

Every thing you need to find for the brakes is under the dash.Easiest way to work on the parts is to remove the instrument cluster(gauges)Its been a while since last did one but part of the dash surround may also have to come off.Let me know if you need more help

o2 sensors come in various qualities. Never buy the ones made in China or Mexico because they are nice and cheap. Always buy OEM quality sensors. https://www.google.com/search?q=Ford+P2196 https://www.google.com/search?q=Ford+P2198 ..

Sounds like the ignition module has failed. It's normally located on the distributor itself

2002 E 450 IS A Ford isnt it ? doesnt have a Duramax,,has a 6 litre International diesal Battery is under floor.passenger side front watch the video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ldr_cdSDQ

check timing

https://fusesdiagram.com/ford/fuses-and-relay-ford-e150-e250-e350-1992-1997.html

it's normally attached to the windshield washer tank

If the engine is an indirect injection, glow plugs will be necessary for starting. A fairly reliable quick check can be made with specialised test equipment but nearly as good, if everything else on the engine and fuel system is in good order, is to disconnect the intake hose and provide a supply of hot air directly into the intake and the engine will quickly spring into life. Personally I doubt that will happen and the result could be the engine will stagger into life. Considering the age, I expect many things will be slightly below peak efficiency. The all-important compressions are likely to be less than perfect which means even if everything else is good the cranking speed needs to be as good as it can be, which it probably isn't. The fuel pump is likely to be showing signs of age and allowing a certain amount of overnight fuel drain-back and be slower to recover. The fuel pipework is probably not leaking fuel but might be allowing some air to be drawn in. I once had a bad starting engine and the cause was a defective canister-type fuel filter allowing air into the system. Experience has taught me it is best to give such a vehicle a proper birthday and to ensure what can be done at a reasonable cost, is done. What must never be forgotten, that is fundamental to good starting, though the cost isn't reasonable, is the injector break-off pressures and spray patterns - no birthday will be complete until these have been removed and checked.

Most all vehicles have main power cable to starter solenoid which is mounted on the starter where the power cable to the switch connects OR there is a separate heavy gauge red wire connected to the positive post of the battery that leads to the ignition switch. Also check your ground cable by connecting battery jumper cable to negative post on battery and other end to metal frame of van.

I'm suing Ford ! good luck on that . They will say did you take it to one of are dealer's ?

I'M THINKING YOUR FLOATS ARE STUCK OPEN OR THERE'S SOMETHING LODGED IN THE NEEDLE