They don't have head gasket kits anywhere and no promise date for them, so it's hard to go the short block route. I find we haven't had to do too much work to get prior approval for a long block because of the lack of parts.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2014/04/ford-will-continue-e-series-cutawaystripped-chassis.html
So what happened to the bigger transit, did they have problems with it? Are they still going to make them?
This is what it looks like. The seals swelled so much I could not even get the heat exchange out of the housing. The rubber part of the reservoir filter was swelled up as well
I had one that I was just doing coolers on and for some reason (I forget) I took the rad out and tried to flush it. I found that it barely flowed water yet the engine was not over heating during my road testing before the repair. Just like Jim talked about, coolant and air flow restrictions should be considered.
Wow I got one that sounds the same, engine will not say running and an oil leak from the front crank seal. Inspected and found lots of metal in the pan. I have another one outside sounding like its heading down the same road, both are 2011's.
I have one right now with a dorman oil cooler that has had the base gasket come apart and almost plug the oil cooler reservoir filter. Its like they used the wrong type of rubber to make the seals, it has swelled up. I will take pictures tomorrow.
Check the connectors on the left spring tower. Maybe when the cab came off the connector latches got broken in the process and now they are not holding tight.