1993 Ford Transit 80 swb review from UK and Ireland
"Dated and slow, but still good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not a lot... needed new brake pads, load sensing valve etc, but I don't begrudge wear and tear items.
Ford never got to grips with rustproofing on these though, it's needed quite a bit of welding.
If you buy one you plan to keep, then rustproofing is a must. They rust EVERYWHERE.
General comments?
Noisy and sluggish, may touch 85 mph on a good day and takes an age to get there. Leans on corners, but it's not fair to apply car criteria to a commercial vehicle.
It's the most practical vehicle I have owned, I use it as an everyday car, not commercially.
40-45 mpg means I can forgive it anything.
The driving position is also spot on and reliabilty is all you could ask for. If buying one, rust is the thing to look for.
Secondhand mechanical parts are easy to get hold of. As an indicator of how durable they can be, witness the large amount of older trannies still in everyday use.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5d Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 104000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th December, 2005 |