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Motor with many miles on it

nbking
Explorer
Explorer
I am considering the purchase of a Class C motorhome with 280K kms or approximately 170K miles on it.

I know the answer to my question would tell me the condition of the motor would depend on how well it is maintained; how it is driven, and where it is driven. I don't know the answers to these questions and don't know if I would get an honest answer if I asked.

However, I would like opinions on potential problems that could develop on such a well used motor and transmission. Also an estimate on how many miles a motor would still be effective before needing replacement.

It is a Ford V10 engine.
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LanceRKeys
Explorer
Explorer
Ford v10 probably another 100k miles left in it. Not near the money pit of a new unit. If it fails, put a new motor in it.

midnightsadie
Explorer II
Explorer II
my opinion is its just plain wore out, its a money pit, things just don,t last forever they have a life span.