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2006 Ford Transit Connect reviews

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Durable, dependable and economical, the Transit Connect works hard for a living. The award-winning panel van is designed, engineered and constructed to the same uncompromising standards as the larger Ford Transit, resulting in standards of durability, functionality and strength that are unparalleled in Europe’s small-van sector.

David Gilburt, Cheshire

Ford Transit Connect 200 swb L 2006

2 star review

Had it one week engine and the engine has seized. I swear on my life. I pulled over from the motorway as soon as possible but when RAC came and turned engine over again it seized. Oil leak from the filter... Anyway, thank god I leased it. I found the seat very hard and uncomfortable. Cabin noisy and everything squeaks and rattles etc... Very slow, I had the 75 bhp. Turning circle good, steering excellent if a little heavy. Needs a sixth gear for motorways. My advise is if you want it for same day courier work, for example, long journeys... DON’T GET IT. Pretty poor fuel consumption and the clutch I found to be heavy. Plus it is very ugly.

Submitted: 20/10/2009 10:08:35

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Alan Bartlett, Nottinghamshire

Ford Transit Connect 2006

5 star review

Bought this van 2nd hand - 1 previous owner and 40,000 miles - to start up a courier business, in preference to others due to load capacity and even though I have previously steered well clear of Ford! Have to say I find most of these reports staggering - I have nothing but praise for it and it returns an average 44 mpg on Tesco bog standard diesel - the only time this faltered was after I inadvertently put a tank full of BP’s ULTIMATE in after which consumption dropped by 4.5 mpg - still waiting for BP’s answer on that! It is comfortable, has all the bits I need, relatively quiet for a van, and the air con is tremendous - just a pity there’s so little need for it in the UK! I still believe that much of what Ford turn out, particularly in terms of family cars, is crap - but in this they have a winner.

Submitted: 28/08/2009 11:06:13

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Karen Varey, England

Ford Transit Connect 2006

2 star review

We have had continuous problems with the tracking of the front wheels, causing us to buy numerous tyres.

Submitted: 14/07/2009 08:24:11

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Rodney Stone, Surrey

Ford Transit Connect swb 90 lx 2006

5 star review

Not a great deal to be said here, really. Awesome van, quick, quiet, and very very comfortable. Spacious load area due to square shape, reliable (29k in 3 months, no breakdowns). LX pack a real addition, heated windscreen great in cold weather, armrest nice in traffic, driving position and view of road second only to full size transits. Surprisingly good handling, decent fuel economy (same on average as astravan 1.7cdti that replaced it). Only thing mine missed was air con, get that and you’ll grin for years. This van doesn’t get you to work, it helps you at work. Sounds odd, that. Truly capable vans and well worthy of the Transit badge. Definitive 5 stars.

Submitted: 19/11/2007 15:04:30

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