Ford Triton V10 Catastrophic Engine(s) failures;
I purchased a Tiffin 2014 Allegro 36LA a year ago this past February with 67,000 miles. I was told that the previous owner had to have the engine replaced with 21,000 mile because the engine seized up and was replaced under warranty at no charge. And’ several weeks out of service. Recently, I had the V10 triton engine tuned with new spark plugs and a full synthetic oil changed at around 70,000 miles. While working on a intermittent AC problem on the dash, I started the engine only to experience a noise from the engine. I made arrangements to take the motorhome to the closest authorized Fort truck motorhome service center. They directly examined the engine and informed me the the noice appeared to be coming from the top of the engine, the warranty company authorized $3,500 for repairs. This was executed without delay only to discover that additional noise/problems were coming from the bottom of the engine. This would be three engines in less then five years. I am now a believer that the Ford Triton V10 is a poorly manufactured engine with numerous quality of steel faults. If one goes out on the internet you will find numerous V10 Catastrophic Engine Failures.
Captain,
lt1093@aol.com
Ford Triton V10 Catastrophic Engine(s) failures;
I purchased a Tiffin 2014 Allegro 36LA a year ago this past February with 67,000 miles. I was told that the previous owner had to have the engine replaced with 21,000 mile because the engine seized up and was replaced under warranty at no charge. And’ several weeks out of service. Recently, I had the V10 triton engine tuned with new spark plugs and a full synthetic oil changed at around 70,000 miles. While working on a intermittent AC problem on the dash, I started the engine only to experience a noise from the engine. I made arrangements to take the motorhome to the closest authorized Fort truck motorhome service center. They directly examined the engine and informed me the the noice appeared to be coming from the top of the engine, the warranty company authorized $3,500 for repairs. This was executed without delay only to discover that additional noise/problems were coming from the bottom of the engine. This would be three engines in less then five years. I am now a believer that the Ford Triton V10 is a poorly manufactured engine with numerous quality of steel faults. If one goes out on the internet you will find numerous V10 Catastrophic Engine Failures.
Captain,
lt1093@aol.com
