Faults:

Clutch, thermostat, alternator, driveshafts, suspension, exhaust, brakes, typical parts replaced for high mileage.

The van is looking very rough cosmetically now, worn interior and rust showing on most panels on the exterior.

General Comments:

A Classic Transit van is still a popular sight on UK roads and it's easy to see why - generally good running costs and reliability is OK. Plenty of space whatever you work as.

2.0 diesel engine is a bit rough, but accelerates well enough even when loaded, while still being reasonably economical.

Interior is dull and plasticity, plus there is too much road noise on the motorway. Seats are comfortable enough however.

I reckon this van will make it to the 20 year, 200,000 mile mark; it has had a hard life but I do look after it (every oil change).

Faults:

There is really nothing wrong with the van except some undercarriage rust which I am about to repair.

The plastic around the front windshield was brittle and fell off so I had it replaced.

All the systems are shipshape except the rear defroster, but that's an easy fix.

General Comments:

The van handles exceptionally well and at times I forget I am driving a van at all.

It is steady, smooth, and although it doesn't necessarily feel solid like some American vans I've owned, it feels well-built.

It has been extremely reliable although I've had it for about a year now, time will tell.

The engine and drive-train are in flawless condition and it ticks like a clock.

All the power components (brakes, door locks) work perfectly as well, and the only concern I've had to deal with is the occasional oil change and diesel fuel filter change.

I can understand why these are so popular. I will however add that it seems that this van was loved and well-cared for. If you get one of these that's been beat up, it could turn into a bit of a nightmare.

The vehicle is also a bit noisy in the cabin, but it has extra insulation so it's not a major headache.

Faults:

At 800 miles clutch new clutch fitted local garage tried for 8 days to fix fault with engine tick-over in the end field engineer called out reprogrammed computer fault fixed!

5500 miles faulty fuel gauge new dash cluster fitted.

Tick-over problem returns

Computer reprogrammed.

Tick-over WORSE

Told new software due out soon!

At same time gears stiff to engage was told they were OK

Next day tell them about gears still stiff they agree clutch needs replaced AGAIN! (5500 miles)

Same day back to dealer new oil pressure switch fitted

New clutch fitted (6) yes six miles later back to garage with same problem

They tell my they will fit another clutch to which I disagree and contact Ford.

Ford tell them to replace Flywheel

Clutch problem solved (for now)

Engine tick-over still bad Ford field engineer has to look at van again as local garage given up.

In the process of rejecting van have had more than enough PROBLEMS.

Will keep you posted.

Faults:

As soon as we drove the van home from the dealer after delivery, 3 months after ordering, we realized that the noise level inside the van was tremendous, ears ringing as we arrived home, a 20 mile journey.

The dealer agreed that it was to noisy and had the van for about 4 weeks trying to find the cause, but had to give up, and called in an expert from Ford Denmark, who decided after inspecting various parts of the engine, that the noise level was normal. Both dealer and Ford Denmark has now left us out in the cold and are not willing to spend more money and time trying to help us, driving the van is a punishment. We are always very reluctant to use it, what should have been a joy has now become nightmare.

General Comments:

Fuse missing in aux. heater electrical circuit. (Manufacturers quality control failed.)