FORD TRANSIT MINIBUS: Questions and answers

Ford Transit Minibus 2008

Could anyone please tell me what percentage of light is transmitted through the factory fitted, tinted privacy rear/side glass of my Ford Transit Minibus?

Ford Transit Minibus 1997

The right side indicators are working, and the hazard lights are working on both sides. But the left side indicators are not working at all, although you can hear the flasher unit clicking. I replaced the flasher unit and it works for a little while and then stop. Any answers, thanks.

Ford Transit Minibus 2005

Hi, there seems to be a heating problem, blowing out cold air all the time, even when dials are turned to hot. Can anyone help please. Thank you. (9 seater Tourneo)

Answers

Sounds like an air blockage in the system, you need to drain it, and then refill it, gently tap different areas of the cooling system to dislodge the air bubble - Ken from London

Hi, does your engine reach normal temperature? Try changing the thermostat, and then when topping the coolant up, make sure there are no airlocks in the system - Matthew Johnson from England

Also make sure the pollen filter isn’t blocked preventing airflow - Martin Jones from Essex

Thanks guys, will try all of what you mentioned - Wendy Hedges from Essex

Ford Transit Minibus 1997

I have mini bus that no longer has seats in the back as it has been turned back into a van. How do I go about getting the log book changed from mini bus to van?

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Through DVLA - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Transit Minibus 1995

There was a sudden engine tapping noise on my Ford Transit Minibus. I drove for 5 kms then checked oil and water next morning and both were dry. Refilled and the noise has gone and its running fine. Would the problem be rectified or could it be doing more damage? We plan to take a 5000km holiday in a couple of weeks... (2-litre diesel)

Ford Transit Minibus 2004

On my Ford Transit Minibus, when the handbrake is pulled on, there is no light on dashboard. Has anyone any idea why this might be?

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Check under the cover of the lever and see if the switch is connected and works okay - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Transit Minibus 2008

What is the unladen weight?

Ford Transit Minibus 1998

Has anyone found a solution to passing their 2.5 diesel through the London emissions zone test?

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Yes, switch the engine off and push the b*stard. I don’t know any other way. Good luck - Graham Ford from Berkshire

Ford Transit Minibus 2003

My Ford Transit Minibus is hard to start in the morning and when driving, it takes its time to pick up speed but when you go up hills, the power dies down. What can be wrong please?

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A compression test of the cylinders is the first port of call. Ask a mate if they have a kit, they are cheap enough from the likes of Halfords, cheaper than getting someone in. Change the fuel filter then put injector cleaner into the fuel tank. Sounds like your fuel filter and goo in the fuel tank, that’s all. Don’t worry, give her an oil and air filter change, job done. Kind regards - Pauly Milburn from Yorkshire