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Paul Bond, Yorkshire

Ford Transit 350 2003

5 star review

Bought brand new in 2003 used for transporting granite worktops. It’s a 350 90 psi never had anything apart from a new power steering pump done now 131000 in it. Running good, not the fastest, go everywhere about 80 on motorways, just goes and goes, don’t know when to change? Do I keep on going or change? Hear so many stories saying easy 250000 miles, dont know what to do. Still a fantastic van, would not buy anything else other than a Ford Tranny.

Submitted: 11/03/2011 15:47:53

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Guy Rencher, Hampshire

Ford Transit 2.5 swb 2003

5 star review

Had for 7 years and now done 210K. Got us two Kiwis through and around 14 countries over 8mnth period with only a new water pump replaced and one tyre and since then brakes, exhaust and rust underneath done once. Well done the Brits on an excellent van and top marks for reliability. If it wasn’t for the rust she’d be a keeper. Unfortunately don’t think it’s going to pass next MOT. Glad I chose this instead of a transporter :-)

Submitted: 28/01/2011 08:35:58

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David Seamans, Lancashire

Ford Transit 300 2003

3 star review

I’ve owned this ex-BT van for the past 12 months. It’s generally a good work horse, apart from the dreaded fuel pump, 73k on clock, maybe just unlucky. It pays to shop about though as originally quoted £2000+ ended up paying £1300. Fingers crossed, so far so good.

Submitted: 22/01/2010 10:05:41

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James Palmer, Wiltshire

Ford Transit 260 swb 2003

1 star review

Well, I bought this van 3 1/2 years ago on 54k, tidy and well maintained. I have it serviced every 10k, and yet it lets me down. 1 new gear box and clutch at 68k, 3 drive shafts, 2 engine mounts, 1 strut, 1 power steering pump, 1 water pump, 2 new key fobs. It’s now done 106k and the injectors need changing as they are leaking, also its rusting terribly even though I have it wax oiled and keep it clean and tidy. 75bhp is fantastic on fuel, loaded up with kit on a long run I can squeeze out 39mpg but short runs average 32 mpg.

Submitted: 31/12/2009 12:55:31

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Keith, County Tyrone

Ford Transit t260 75hp swb lr 2003

3 star review

A good enough van there’s not great power in this model, however, when you get the speed built up its grand and easy on diesel. Mine is starting to rust in spots and I try to keep it clean. It’s got 114,000mls now, having had it a year and I’ve had to replace a wheel bearing, fan belt and tensioner, brake shoes and handbrake cable so not too bad. I’m thinking of buying a 2008 or 2009 t280 mwb 115hp next.

Submitted: 18/11/2009 10:55:54

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Philip White, England

Ford Transit t280 2003

2 star review

I bought a new Transit so that for once I would have a van that I could rely on. Two years later I had rust spots on the cills which Verwood Ford repaired on warranty. Second MOT failed on a large hole in the repaired cill. Ford claim it is not their fault and refuse to repair. The van has been great but beware the Ford warranty which you pay for is not worth the paper it is written on. I have found rust spots coming through in several places all over the van. The vehicle is well looked after and has only done 51,000 miles. I would never buy a Ford again, they are not worth the money and I will be looking elsewhere for my next vehicle.

Submitted: 08/10/2009 15:24:19

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Mark, Suffolk

Ford Transit 90T350 2003

4 star review

Lovely van to drive, even after 150,000 miles. Very comfortable. Problems are that it eats clutches and starters (from what I’ve heard a common problem) and back lights have earthing issues.

Submitted: 24/08/2009 10:49:25

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