Faults:

My clutch burnt at 600km.

The alternator died at 20000km.

General Comments:

Clutch is very soft. This motor home is 4 tons; it cannot reverse up hill at all; I get the clutch burning smell. I avoided reversing up hill for two years, but recently in Brisbane I had to do a hill start (very steep). I tried to start very gently, but the clutch could not grab it properly and started burning.

While I still had another 12 months warranty, I sold it at a loss of 30,000 Dollars. Ford has stop making it now in 2007.

Faults:

Breaks down once every 2 months.

Center bearing $450.

Transmission oil gasket $350.

Solenoid $600.

Steering belt went on it after Ford had over-adjusted it, after fitting a new cam belt for $450.

I have only done 20,000 klms - Ford says the harmonic balancer part, only $350, and the fuel pump, reconditioned $3000 part only, need replacing.

General Comments:

Very unreliable, in fact the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned. Had a Ford Transit 91 in Germany, drove 50,000 klms, and it didn't break down once.

Faults:

Without reference to minor issues:

Continuous valve type noise since new.

Oil presenting on inlet manifold and turbocharger body since new.

Excessive crank case pressure.

Fine cracks detected at each valve in cylinder head.

Direct engine repairs re oil and noise to date;

Numerous valve adjustments.

Five (5) turbochargers.

1 new cylinder head.

1 short motor that presented with the same problems on first drive from dealer.

Rocker cover and induction line modifications to curb oil in inlet.

2 timing belts.

1 long motor. etc etc.

Gear box - bearing collapse difficult 1st gear select. New gearbox fitted.

Clutch - vibration and slipping - worn on outer edges - replaced and machined.

Differential - noisy bearings 1st, then loose bearing carriage on two occasions.

Power steering pump - leaking front seal - replaced unit.

Cooling fan - viscous couplings x 2 due to bearing collapse.

Service brakes rear drums - distorted and required machining.

Fan belt adjustment bolt - Sheared off while travelling.

Body finish - roof sagging at cross members weld positions.

And the list goes on!

General Comments:

One of the best vans I have owned and driven with regard to functionality, comfort and handling.

Load capabilities are not understated, and would out perform most competition.

Would be an excellent commercial vehicle, but is sadly let down by Ford Australia and the dealer, whom lack capability, commitment and understanding.