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2008 Ford Transit reviews

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Number of reviews: 11

Derek King, Scotland

Ford Transit swb 260 110 2008

I’ve only given the van 1 star because 0 not available. It’s done 19000 miserable miles and is now on its third gearbox which is still not right. Ford refuse to fix it and their staff say all 5 speed boxes are rubbish. It is knocking whilst turning left again, but Ford say there is, no fault, it must be me with 36 yrs driving behind me! The side door came out of its runner, the engine malfunction warning comes on when its a cold mornings and Ford’s excuse is a ghost on the ecu. So it’s haunted or is it me again?! Now to a more serious problem, rust. Yes, plenty of it; rear wheel arch, all weld sections on the underside and no underseal. After a difficult warranty claim the wheel arch is to be repaired, but they are not intrested in the underside or welds. Please note!

Submitted: 21/11/2011 10:14:23

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Innes Deignon, Lancashire

Ford Transit 2008

I’m sorry to say but this van is gutless, nothing but problems. My latest problem is the van won’t always start straight away. I’ve had a diagnostics on it, changed the ignition barrel and lock, starter taken out, the fly wheel teeth checked and cleaned, a new fuel filter, still have the same problem. This van has spent more time in the garage than on the road, now every time I’m driving Im waiting for something to go wrong.

Submitted: 30/04/2011 09:11:27

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Jhon Smith, United States of America

Ford Transit 2008

The Transit handles like a nimble hatchback on busy city roads, and cruises effortlessly humming on an open motorway. The 5-speed transmission is perfectly matched to a smooth and powerful 2.2L common rail diesel engine. Fuel efficiency is brilliant (+800Kms on 75 Litres) I have never been more impressed with a commercial vehicle, and I believe it should be compared in favour with comfort and performance of a smaller passenger vehicle. I have had many commercial vehicles through the years at my work, and nothing has compared to the Transit.

Submitted: 02/10/2010 20:33:21

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Daniel Caulfield, England

Ford Transit swb 2008

Despite some of the horror stories you would be unlucky to buy a seriosly unreliable trany. The latest model I drove for about 1000 miles wasn’t too bad, maybe a bit more van like to drive than some rivals but the new interior has a much better feel to it particuly the dash mount gear shift. One of the party pieces of the swb Transit is its ability to swallow whole 8 by 4 sheets of wood, so more of a builders van. If you’re after one steer clear of the entry level 85bhp, this unit is designed purely for economy and can get a bit tiresome, almost waiting to shift up a gear. Generaly a good van but seeing a Transit drive past only makes you think one thing, ’scrap metal collection’. Why not dig a grand deeper and get a Mercedes-Benz Vito parked on your drive?

Submitted: 26/02/2010 06:31:39

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Graham Frow, Yorkshire

Ford Transit Motorhome 2008

Bought my new motorhome Transit in May 08, now with 8650 mls. Not many problems, took it to my local Ford dealers for spongy brakes and last Nov had an update on the computer as tick-over a bit rough. P.S. still got spongy brakes..

Submitted: 16/01/2010 23:02:25

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Iain, Essex

Ford Transit T350 2008

Excellent van, had 6 of them now and only had 1 major problem on one of them (flywheel) and one EGR valve on another. The interior on the new model is excellent and very comfortable. I can get 450 miles on a tank includes city & motorway driving. Central locking key can fail sometimes but is an easy self fix. Wouldn’t buy anything else except maybe a sprinter. Had an LDV for 3 weeks... rubbish!

Submitted: 14/04/2009 11:25:26

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David Callister, Lancashire

Ford Transit lwb semi hi roof 2008

Best van I’ve ever bought. I got it last September with only 95000 on the clock!! Bodywork was a bit rusty but all sorted now, just waiting to get it resprayed excellent drive.

Submitted: 13/03/2009 11:24:06

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Ger Doyle, Northern Ireland

Ford Transit 90 t350 lwb 2008

Possibly the worst piece of c**p I ever bought, power steering pump replaced twice and still leaking, alternator, vacuum pump, pullies all over the place, front wheel bearings, dash board clocks the lot of them, clutch, flywheel, starter motor, intercooler unit, turbo unit, wishbones both of them, fuel tank sensor unit, fan blade twice, keep changing brake lights - wasting my time, back door lock, 3 windscreens - finally found out 3rd time; factory fault on bodywork where glass goes in. I could keep this up but won’t because I’m getting annoyed. If you know anybody considering buying a Ford... shoot them!

Submitted: 23/02/2009 10:06:21

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Mike Watson, Cornwall

Ford Transit 330 2008

After having used an 02 T350 model for 6 years I was looking forward to getting my 08 T330. But it seems that Ford have shoehorned a Focus dash into the transit can which just doesn’t seem to work for me. The steering wheel appears smaller than the older model, and with a 4 tonne laden wagon, that small wheel feels just wrong. My old van, when I turned the engine over, used to growl and snarl at me as if to say "COME ONE! LET’S GET TO WORK!" This new one just seems to whine at me "Ooh, do you mind awfully if we take it easy this morning?" I used to put my foot to the floor in the old girl and she would say "Oh? Want some more do you? ’ave it!" This one? "Uh? What? Oh heavens no." Nothing, and I mean nothing happens. No comforting lunge forward, no pitch change and no growl. You can’t though fault it as still the best work horse on the road. The load area and access is second to none and I would always recommend one to any tradesman, but the square shaped interior and weak engine just take the edge of what would otherwise be another winner. Come on Ford. Why did you change the engine?

Submitted: 02/02/2009 10:57:45

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Barry Holland, Staffordshire

Ford Transit 260 swb m/r limited 2008

Looks good, drives very well, good on fuel, no faults yet after 6000 miles. I just love going to work in it. A nice car like feel inside - shop around for a good deal - I got my from Heartland Ford - nice to deal with and I got a good deal on my van.

Submitted: 05/11/2008 14:59:03

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Darren Jones, Berkshire

Ford Transit 2008

The best van I have ever owned, I cannot fault it.

Submitted: 09/05/2008 08:44:11

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Number of reviews: 11

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