Ford V 10 life expectancy

blownstang01 wrote:

DrewE wrote:
With proper care, possibly 250K or more would be a reasonable guess before major internal work/rebuilding. 80K is not high for the engine.

The Ford V10s are used in many commercial applications like minibuses and ambulances and box trucks where they accumulate many miles. In a motorhome, you're likely to have the house wear out well before the engine and drivetrain is done for. Of course, a lack of care and maintenance will change things.

This ^^^. As always it comes down to the maintenance.

Precisely. Take good care of anything and don't beat the heck out of it and it will last a long time. 250k to 300K miles for that engine would not be unheard of. Sure there will be somethings that will need repair and replacement along the way (i.e. alternator, water pump, plugs etc. etc.) but that simply comes with any engine. The V-10 is a very good motor and if it was well maintained, it will serve you well.