2000 Ford Transit 80 SWB review from UK and Ireland
"Abysmal in comparison with other makes"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes, failed, clutch failed followed one week later by clutch fork.
Indicator fell out.
Seat belts don't retract.
Water leaks into drivers footwell.
Rear Drums seized.
Doors and wheel arches rotting badly.
Injector pump keeps sucking in air causing misfires.
Fuel filter and housing has been changed twice because the fuel filter just unscrews itself and falls off.
General comments?
In comparison with other vans I have driven in the US and UK such as Merc/ dodge sprinters, Ivecos etc the Transit is a primative, noisy and unreliable vehicle that is not up to the riguers on long distance work.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5DI Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Lada Niva |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2006 |