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John Lockie, Durham

Ford Transit Jumbo crew cab 2005

2 star review

 

The roof panels were not sealed during the manufacture and the rust came through in 3 years. It was repaired at the dealership, but 2 years on and the rust is through again, rust at the top of the windscreen, rust underneath and all over. I have spent thousands on repairs. One one occasion I had to brake hard; the brake and clutch servo burst off, leaving me without either. I am lucky to be alive. The van needed a new servo, a new clutch and as fifth gear was damaged, you guessed it, a new gear box costing £4000 to fix. This was the last straw and I gave the van to my dad as I can’t afford to keep it. I got a company van on lease. Guess what? Another Ford! Dad has so far had to replace the prop shaft, brake pipes and tyres. The front door top rubber seals have fallen off for the second time! The dealership reckons they are only guranteed for 12 months, what a joke! I can’t believe the Ford Transit has got so bad. Dad’s got a 1988 Transit pickup and it’s still reliable, maybe they are now being built in the wrong country where standards are non existent. Do you think I will buy a Ford Transit again? No chance, unless they come with a no quibble life-time guarantee!

The roof panels were not sealed during the manufacture and the rust came through in 3 years. It was repaired at the dealership, but 2 years on and the rust is through again, rust at the top of the windscreen, rust underneath and all over. I have spent thousands on repairs. One one occasion I had to brake hard; the brake and clutch servo burst off, leaving me without either. I am lucky to be alive. The van needed a new servo, a new clutch and as fifth gear was damaged, you guessed it, a new gear box costing £4000 to fix. This was the last straw and I gave the van to my dad as I can’t afford to keep it. I got a company van on lease. Guess what? Another Ford! Dad has so far had to replace the prop shaft, brake pipes and tyres. The front door top rubber seals have fallen off for the second time! The dealership reckons they are only guranteed for 12 months, what a joke! I can’t believe the Ford Transit has got so bad. Dad’s got a 1988 Transit pickup and it’s still reliable, maybe they are now being built in the wrong country where standards are non existent. Do you think I will buy a Ford Transit again? No chance, unless they come with a no quibble life-time guarantee!

 

Submitted: 05/01/2012 09:40:08

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Patrick Cooper, County Antrim

Ford Transit swb 1.8 tdci 2005

1 star review

At 123000miles boom, clatter, clatter; leg out of bed, 3rd piston, looking at the front a 2nd hand engine required.

Submitted: 12/04/2011 15:37:54

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Greg Roots, Sussex

Ford Transit 300 125ps 2005

1 star review

Never buy a Ford Transit, mine has spent more time in the garage than on the road. In three years it’s had: Three sets of injectors; four needed at Ł200 per injector each, turbo, head gasket, drive shaft, rear door wiring loom, window switches. In one year I spent roughly £3500 in costs just to keep it on the road and now the garage tell me it needs a new fuel pump £££! I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD TRANSIT AGAIN. I’ve been a loyal Ford owner for more than 15 years, NOT ANYMORE!

Submitted: 13/02/2011 09:31:50

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Peter Pops, London

Ford Transit LPG 2005

4 star review

We have several LPG vans, which are great when they run right. At 60K the problems start Cat exhaust 1,700 but identical Iveco much cheaper. Sat nav says 129 mph before change and struggled at 80 with new exhaust. Constant missing and backfiring, especially on low revs, its a toss up if it starts off or backfires and stalls, Dual mass clutch again expensive and without warning U just lose any drive. Uses expensive platinum plugs and the 2 coil packs at 70 each constantly going causing missing. Gas runs hot and head gasket problems, and with timing chain and tensioner 700. If U run out of petrol you can’t start, Always hole in rubber from left heel, and drivers seats wear on outside. Feels every bump on rough road. 280 SWB nippy but 350 LWB no good on U turns. On average about 60 a week in repairs. Very quiet, comfortable, fast.

Submitted: 31/10/2010 20:12:26

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Paul, Yorkshire

Ford Transit 2005

5 star review

What can I say? Sold my good old 2000 v reg smiley Transit and bought a new shape 2005 05 plate one, reading all the reviews on the new shape ones mine is still going strong at 189,000 miles and still only just over 4 years old.

Submitted: 15/02/2010 09:00:15

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Rob Scott, Hertfordshire

Ford Transit 2005

1 star review

Please don’t buy a Ford Transit unless your pockets are full and deep. If you stand by Ford with initial servicing etc., when major faults occur they will deem warrantys are invalid through red tape. I see from here people have waived their time for support so maybe it’s just a lottery that we recieved this dog. Ford were very helpful when I suggest selling and buying a new one from them. They suggested I buy a new one and up my APR from 5% to 18% and up my monthly payment from £289 a month to £479 and over a extra year. Silly me, it was when i got home and looked in the mirror that I had the letters T**C on me forehead. DO NOT TOUCH YOU HAVE ABOUT A 20% Chance of a real costly nightmare. I don’t use ford anymore but still have the van, it causes fits of histeria when i turn up to the local garage, all the guys there I know on first name terms. Thanks Ford.

Submitted: 26/12/2009 20:35:58

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Chris Davies, Warwickshire

Ford Transit 280 100hp execair 2005

2 star review

Had the van a year; had the AA out 5 times - says it all really. Clutch, starter motor, battery; Ford customer service is terrible, once bought they are not interested. Just out of interest the van is going in on Thurs 5th Feb 09 for a new heater switch, it came of in my hand. Buy a Sprinter if you want a good van.

Submitted: 04/02/2009 10:43:30

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