Ford

TLDR; great tow tug, bad car. It tows a 2.7 tonne caravan beautifully, very settled suspension wise, with just about enough power to keep up with… Read more

traffic, and it can stop well enough too. The seats are brilliant, Sync 3 is fine, it's quiet, the aircon works well, it handles well for what it is and the instrument binnacle is quite good. But the interior otherwise is shocking. the controls are horrible to use, clearly nobody gave any thought to them. The tiller feels horrible, no feel, no weight, awkward to hold. The rear suspension is both jolty and floaty unloaded, making for an extremely irritating ride.

bought it at auction $19,000 has done 205,000 now i service it every 10,000 klm i put a egr delete kit on it great car has done well had a intake… Read more

pipe for turbo hiss a bit cost $65 to get another one common fault with these cars and some faults come up on dash .took thr negative termin off for 15 minutes reset every thing -so wrap up great car heaps of power 3.2 turbo thne mk11 comes with bull bar led bar and two way radio

This is a review for a 2019 350L 6 speed auto FWD Transit. My boss bought the van new in 2020 for an AusPost run in rural NSW and I then bought it… Read more

from her at 130,000kms when I took over the contract. Initially we both loved the van. Great to drive - comfortable, quiet, plenty of power, handled and drove like a big car. All the mod cons are there - heated seats, heated windscreen and mirrors ( fantastic on winter mornings to de-ice the windscreen ), great view through high mounted rear camera, nice low seating position ( great for reaching letterboxes etc ). Fuel consumption was pretty good for a 2.5 tonne vehicle - 8 litres per 100 km on the highway, rising to 11.5 litres with the stop/start nature of the post run. Tyre and brake use is pretty high - front tyres last around 40,000kms, rears 50,000, and brake pads around 60,000kms - but that’s to be expected with a large van doing stop/start driving at highway speeds. Lots of design details are really well thought out like the way the rear barn doors fold back flat without the big metal stays of the Renault Master, and the 1001 storage pockets in the cabin. All up it was a revelation compared to previous vans (Hiace, iLoad, Master). It even looks pretty good, as far as vans go.

But then the problems started at 50,000kms with a wheel speed sensor intermittently putting the van into limp home mode. Not long after, a DPF sensor failed which meant the filter wasn’t doing a burn. Both annoying but minor issues fixed under warranty. Then the first of five CV joint failures. These are not covered by warranty and at $1000 each (fitted) more than just annoying - not just the cost but the time off the road and hassle of organising a rental etc. My neighbour has a Toyota Corolla with 400,000 on the clock and still has the original CV joints. The Transit on the other hand has now averaged 1 CV joint failure a year since 2020 - hopeless. Then the auto gearbox died at 150,000kms. Valve/solenoid failure apparently. Replaced under warranty, but was off the road for 6 weeks. Ford paid for some, but not all, of the rental van costs. Another CV joint failed at 190,000kms and the wet belt (timing belt) and accessory belt were replaced at 200,000kms (standard maintenance rather than failures, but $2,500.00 nevertheless - why not use a timing chain like every other diesel?). The van was then good until 240,000kms when the gearbox died again. It overheated the transmission oil and contaminated the valve/solenoids. Now out of warranty, it cost just under $5000 to fix and $2000 in rental van costs. None of that covered by Ford. It now drives beautifully again, but for how long?

If you’re going to build a commercial vehicle, make it tough enough to do the job. Surely? I own and run the van. I pay for the fuel, consumables like tyres and brakes and servicing, so there’s zero incentive for me to flog the thing. I service it by the book and treat it with respect. Two dead gearboxes and five CV joint failures is unacceptable. It could be that in lighter duty use, as a camper van etc that it’s a solid and reliable choice, but I definitely wouldn’t recommend testing that theory.

Great to drive, but unreliable in commercial use. NOT recommended

This is a gentle giant, Titanium TDi wagon. Drives well, economical, spacious and comfortable. Size is comparable to a Falcon. Luggage area greater… Read more

than Holden. Ford dealer serviced yearly since new. No concerns at 90,000 + KMs. Love the diesel engine, just purrs on the highway. Melbourne Western Suburbs to Adelaide City centre, 2 pax plus luggage, topped up at Horsham and refilled in Adelaide. Unfortunately, there is nothing out there to replace it, an SUV is not my scene. Not at all interested in electric cars or Chinese. Might have to be a Mazda 6 wagon.

I purchased my previous Ford Wildtrak over four years ago and have consistently had it serviced and maintained by Bremmer Ford. During this time, I… Read more

developed a strong professional relationship with Service Manager Arvin and his team. Their level of service has always been exceptional—consistently going above and beyond to accommodate scheduling and ensuring all servicing and maintenance of my car is completed.

More recently, I made the decision to upgrade to a newer model. Arvin introduced me to Sales Consultant Steven Dieperink, which proved to be a seamless transition from service to sales. Steven demonstrated a high level of professionalism and customer focus from the outset. He took the time to understand my needs and preferences and provided considered recommendations, ultimately guiding me toward the Ford Wildtrak 2L Bi-Turbo.

Despite the vehicle not being physically available for inspection at the time, Steven effectively walked me through the specifications, available colours, and key features using comparable models on site. This ensured I had a clear understanding and confidence in my decision.

From initial engagement through to final delivery, Steven made the entire process straightforward and well-managed. Notably, he dedicated time during the handover to thoroughly explain the vehicle’s features and capabilities, which significantly enhanced the overall experience and demonstrated a strong commitment to customer service.

Overall, my experience with Bremmer Ford across both service and sales has been outstanding, and I would not hesitate to recommend their team to anyone looking to purchase a Ford.

Appalled – I have a ford focus trend and so far it's had an engine change,a new ball joint the clutch is going so is the catylitic converter,no one will accept… Read more

it for a trade in .Stay away from these abominations and buy a Toyota Mazda Kia Hyundai even a great Wall anything but a Ford.Full Of Rust and Dirt.

Endura Transmission shudder this is a WELL KNOWN PROBLEM by Ford, should be repaired under warranty ours was around 90K the issue was in the… Read more

transmission valve body, a costly repair, took min of 4 trips to diagnose.

Fotd STILL owe me $600 for a previous warranty repair! Wife was SHORT CHANGED!

Typically Ford will dodge and weave try to charge you for their errors…suggest you just leave the car there and tell them to ring you when it’s fixed, and that your not paying 1 cent … it will take them between 3 to 4 weeks.

Our TREND is great they just don’t know how to diagnose and repair properly. Our car is a CITY commuter now has now 140K on the clock ….OME tyres and brakes driven everyday. The car has always been serviced on time by Ford same dealer in Frankston area.

When purchasing a vehicle it can take me many months of research, walking through some dealerships and when I cut down the list, overnight/24 hour… Read more

test drives. I nearly left the Ford Escape off my list as Ford had already announced it was no longer importing them which was a concern regarding resale values. As the last vehicle I tested drove, I found it was no comparison, it really had some wow features and just showed up the negatives in the other vehicles.

That motor is just fantastic. I drive it 98% of the time in eco mode, and it's perfectly powered in that mode and just has so much reserves. Such a nice handling car to ride. I have the ST Line in AWD which I felt was necessary with so much power on hand.

Space for interior is good for me, and boot room decent. Traveling distance is good and very happy with it. Escape has been very reliable, and only one small warranty issue being the drivers side seat belt holder needing repair and ongoing repairs due to original dealer not fixing it properly.

My only issue with the dealership support locally and having to travel significant distances for servicing and warranty which is annoying.

Most friends who have traveled with me are very impressed with it. I have to admit I also enjoy my time behind the wheel still..

I'm completed 35000 kms now in 18 months and only real concern is tyre placement. Standard is Continental EcoContact 6 and they handle great, ride well and not to noisy, but seriously worn out in 35000 kms. not good, not the vehicle fault but wow still. Better choice please Ford.

As a used vehicle, please go test drive one, especially the AWD versions..

The 8 speed transmission is is most costs barely noticeable and operates well. Pretty happy with it.

I also would like to add, the vehicle tech is quite well sorted without glitches or blank screens so far. The radar cruise is very good, and the headlights are fantastic.

Servicing is terrible in country SE Qld, limited dealers who own multi brands, so are expected to wait unto 3 months for a service booking. Yes thats right! unless your prepared to travel 90 mins for another dealer, but some of these dealers aren't the best to use. I will say Warwick Ford have been one of the better ones mostly.

Manual deisel – Great car plenty of power from the 1.6 deisel.great fuel economy

What a Lemon, DO NOT BUY a 2018 Ford Ecosport - Trend. Applied for Goodwill claim, rejected Ford DO NOT CARE, they are actually heartless and do not… Read more

live up to what they claim to be.

Bought it near new in 2020 then the ticking started under the hood, took it to Ford, no solution said it was normal, I don’t think so. Then mysterious warnings on the dash and the car refused to start, electrical and relay issues.

Low Oil Pressure warning on dash, now the engine needs to be replaced due to failed oil pump tensioner which has been well documented in Ford’s EcoSport recalls. Cost $10,790 AU. My VIN conveniently was not included in the recall.

Ford - Heartless and won’t take responsibility for badly designed cars. They will not give you reasons for their decisions, as they know you can’t do anything and will just go away, they can do what ever they want and you have no chance at compensation. It’s your fault the car is a lemon not Ford’s, what a joke.

Goodwill claim, don’t even bother. Pakenham and Berwick FORD as a customer I’ve never been treated so badly.

What a car! In short impressed especially given l was anti EV! I tested them all extensively nearly bought the Tesla Y then drove the Mach E GT AWD… Read more

(it has a range of 490klm the Premium one down gets 600klm range)……. The GT though was just next level drivers car 0 to 100klm in 3.7 seconds it is brutally fast when you lay the boot in but but it can be Dr Jekle and Mr Hyde depending on how you want to drive it my wife averages 18 to 19 kWh to the 100klm she loves it but drives it like driving Miss Daisy lol. Of all the EV brands l tested It was the stand out of the lot the best balance between Tech and driver ergonomics and vehicle controls. Ford nailed it but the reality they’ve been doing cars a long time now so you would expect nothing less. I did research for over 4 months before buying. Test driving was extensive from Chinese, Korean, Japanese, TESLA brands to Ford and the Ford was just right on information screens not to busy at all and the centre screen multi function knob is just brilliant. Now as a caveat as former Professional Driver and safety expert (high speed cars, transport industry etc) l am particular and a hard marker that l must admit coming from a V8 back ground, former regulator etc, motor bikes, tractors, truck / excavator and l eat red meat! You get the picture :)

Out of all the cars l drove the Ford Mach E was the only EV that got the steering, road holding and handling on the money and gives you the ability to also play and display some acts of unbridled irresponsibility from time to time even having an “untamed” button! LOL. I would say it is the best EV to transition from a petrol car as it is so user friendly. I have really struggled with the whole EV but got to say after living with it for some time now l absolutely rate it.

Caveat we have a large solar and battery system we go off the grid and zero dollars to power house and car (yes cost me nothing to drive now saving over a $$1300 to $1700 a month back on the table! Now we are regional so taking kids to town for sports and back 6 days a week, so reality we had to Earn $1000 a month for fuel before any other driving added into the mix! Also luckily we bought before petrol hit $3.30 a litre so we where lucky as would have sent us broke. There is nothing going between Sydney and Newcastle for free (most times) ….. magic amd before solar cost me around 1/3 the cost of petrol.

It is so cheap to run - l took to have service $140 that was it - it just keeps getting better. Ford service is excellent and peace of mind as l am. Consultant and drive regional or metro frequently but touch wood have never needed to use them but great to know.

The ride, comfort and fun factor to this car is just next level…. It is so easy to live with and now it costing us nothing to run is fantastic. A guy in the USA (on you tube) has travelled a ridiculous miles that equated too 426,000 klm - NOT one issue with Mach E - serviced on time, note the brakes still have 50% left on them as he uses regeneration brakes recharges back to battery so one pedal (still have brake) - note now l rarely use it now. Also battery degradation was minor and vehicle still going strong. So get over the myth of battery life it appears the battery will outlast the car.

Did l say that it’s a lot of fun to drive. I actually love to drive it. It really is a nice to be behind the wheel or as a passenger - the stereo Bang & Olsen with woofer is in a word sensational - clarity is amazing. There’s always something l discover or think my god Ford really thought this out. LOL even charging port where you plug in has a Mustang logo with “Horsepower” written subtly a really, really good build.

Out of all the EV cars l drove the Mach E has the best driver assist aids that are not annoying and are intuitive 10/ 10 also why l bought it - it just works. Now this is hard for me to say as l am a Holden my back in the day but l will say Ford are just genius compared to the rest. The Tesla is the tech king but when driving a car they have taken it too far and it was fiddly to use -like adjust mirrors, wipers, lights and not having the safety of turning on or off the vehicle (YouTube reviewers bagged it but they are not in industry safety etc -just smart really.

It is great for the whole family to travel and my son is 6ft 1 in the back comfortably and it is really deceiving on how much room there is give roof design (optical illusion the shape) it is however quite comfortable in the back.

A word on EV range - it is not hard at all reality to live with when l travel l plan my stops (plenty of stops on route to choose) when like me you know you routs and can program them in if you like, l really like the ford app it is fantastic, however from time to time l also use Waze and Apple CarPlay the works great too. There is a big from time to time on music cutting off but was app on my phone was set up wrong (my bad). I average 380 to 400 klm range depending on conditions freeway driving only (no city or metro) at constant 110 or more ;) the higher the speed the faster you drain your battery. I found 100klm to 110 the sweet spot but 100klm or 80kph if you want to extend range. I average around 20 to 21 kWh per 100klm so 91kWh battery you should get your 400klm range again dependant on conditions. Around Metro l get around 440 to 460 (me) to 500 (wife). Seriously when travelling far distances 600 to 700klm plus though l plan a break every 300 to 350klm to stretch and toilet break - when driving petrol on average most people stop around the 2 to 3 hour mark so no biggie really - it works. So that is why l say range isn’t a issue as l stop and charge while l go to toilet, get some food etc and check emails. On petrol l’d stop around 10 to 15 minutes fueling and fluffing around. I now charge to 80% charge as it’s the quickest and l also pick faster charges so average 15 to 20 minutes a stop to charge so not much outside a petrol which is negligible especially considering a 1/4 or 1/3 of the cost to fuel a petrol car. I normally eat lunch or dinner. Hint l aim to charge around the 20% mark in the event a charger is broken or unavailable- l have NOT since had this happen yet or hand a charger unavailable even travelling at Easter. For example my trip from Newcastle to Grafton one way cost $18 at Tesla fast at Port Macquarie charger note it took 20 minutes to charge - faster than what it took for me to toilet, buy and eat my dinner.

But the Mach E is easy to live with just remember short charging to 80% max at public charges as it is the quickest way to travel using fast chargers (150kw to 300kw chargers) and aim to charge around 20% as gives options

I will be buying a V8 sound attachment from Borla USA for safety (people can hear you) and fun factor. Seriously sounds fantastic you can’t tell the difference between a real V8 and this system when attached very clever but also people can hear you in the car park! :) look it up very cool. :)

So for me the Mustang Mach E GT is an exceptional quality car, l highly recommend it. 20k klm not one issue! Never thought l would say a nice word about and EV but $0 fuel cost today and a quality car with hundreds of service centres and support you can’t go wrong buying it. It really is worth every cent love it.

So I have come the full circle - l am now officially an Electric Cowboy and l love saddling up the pony to take he for a ride. Funnily the Mrs plugs it into the Sigenergy charging system and tell me she’s to feed the pony! LOL. FYI they are excellent across the range from base model to premium l could have lived with any of them - all have great Bang &Olsen stereo - l got the GT because l loved the magnaride suspension, sports interior and AWD handling - just a magic car :)

My mother has been having ongoing brake problems with her Ford Puma. Many attempts have been made to no avail. On December 30, 2024, my mother took… Read more

her Ford Puma in for its 45,000km/36-month service. Along with the regular service, she told them about two problems: - The car won't start each morning unless the key is right next to the start button. - The brakes make a squealing noise when driving forward and using them. The service team said they fixed these problems and told us to keep an eye on how the car runs. But the issues didn't go away. After I complained about the noise getting louder, we took the car back to Ford Warwick Farm on January 7, 2025. During this visit, the service team heard the brake noise on a test drive cleaned and put the brakes back on, and said the car was okay to use. They stated the key proximity is not a problem, but it still occurs every day. We were advised to be firmer with the brakes—a tip that's not practical or sensible. In just seven days, the squealing came back louder and happened when reversing, turning into a real nuisance. On February 19, 2025, we took the car back to Ford Warwick Farm once more. The service staff admitted the brakes still squealed, swapped them out as a 'goodwill' gesture, and said they'd fixed it. But three weeks later, the noise returned twice as loud and has not quit. It was mentioned, if we washed down the brakes with water to remove dust, the noise will no longer be present. Well, this is not entirely true. I moved the car into the driveway, removed the dust as best as I could, reversed the car back into the garage with no noise. Two hours later I drove from my house to Bankstown, took my family to the movies, reversed the car into the parking spot and low and behold, the noise was back. So, what is on the service docket is a flat out lie. 'No longer present' indicates that it should not happen again. I've email the complaints servicing department with attached papers from the service team, including notes from several service visits. They claim that the squealing is "as acceptable condition" as indicated on their service document but that just doesn't cut it. My mother and I haven't run into these problems with other car brands, which makes this Ford experience extra frustrating since it's my mom's first Ford. This ongoing headache doesn't look good for the company's build quality or customer service. It's caused us stress, hassle, and embarrassment. I asked Ford Australia to step up and solve these issues. We were advised by a Customer Experience Specialist that we will need to arrange a booking date with Ford dealership for further inspection of the brake issues. Around this time, we received a letter about a recall on her vehicle for another issue and booked this in together for 4/8/25. As this is an issue on Ford's side, we requested a loan car and was promised over the phone by someone in Ford Servicing. My mother also received a phone call on 23/7/25, confirming that she would receive one. But on Tuesday 4th August, she had taken the car in, asked about the loan car and they are claiming that no loan car was requested. (Hence our frustration even more). I spoke to a woman named [Name Removed] in servicing while my mother was there and she promised my mother that she would be receiving a small loan car tomorrow. The following day, Wednesday 5th August, my mother returned her car again, asked about the loan car that was promised and was straight away denied. They said there was nothing in the system stating she was receiving a loan car. The gentleman [Name Removed] assisting my mother, went to look for a loan car but came back with a car that my mother felt very uncomfortable with and unsure how to operate. Every time I email the FORD complaints department they somehow keep avoiding the issue and ask me st>pid questions and try to throw things in our faces without doing their due diligence. I can't believe the amount of disrespect and unprofessionalism that FORD has been. Why is it hard to accept responsibility? FORD is a joke and treat their customers very poorly. This is still ongoing and their willingness to address the issue with her car brakes has affected our mental wellbeing. Shame on you FORD. The latest saga to this, we had to book in my mother's car for a recall issue and brought up the brake problem......well let's just say, instead of wanting to help or accept their responsibility, the service guys suggestion ([Name Removed]) was to palm this problem off to another Ford service centre. Good on ya mate, way to solve a problem. It just goes to show the level of quality service delivered by Ford and their staff.

Warning, warning, warning. The worst experience. Not going into details, but Avoid this dealership.

Always take both my cars, a Focus and an Escape to them for servicing - they're always transparent and complete the cars on time. The overnight / auto drop off service is great too - saves driving at peak hour to drop off or pick up the car

Visited Sunshine Ford on Saturday, 6th December to look at both used and new cars. The used section didn’t offer much for us, so we moved on to view… Read more

the new Everest range. We were introduced to Nicholas M, who came across as friendly but also somewhat standoffish. I explained we were interested in an Everest Sport, had a budget of $70–80k, with a trade-in. He took down my details and went to inspect our trade-in vehicle. While he checked and then took the car around the corner, we waited outside in the sun for about 10–15 minutes. A simple suggestion from him to head back into the air-conditioned showroom would have made this far more comfortable. Once back inside, Nicholas reviewed the trade-in with someone else. With our two kids starting to get restless, we were relieved when he said he’d call us later with the trade-in value and pricing on a new Everest. Unfortunately, that call never came. Now four days later (10th Dec), we still haven’t received any communication at all. As an experienced salesperson myself, communication is everything, and this was a major letdown. We left the dealership expecting a follow-up, but instead it felt like we were dismissed as “tyre kickers,” despite being genuine buyers who knew exactly what we wanted ( we just didnt let on! ) . The right questions simply weren’t asked, and the opportunity to help us find the right vehicle within our budget was missed. My advice to management is additional training is needed here, particularly around communication, customer care, and qualifying genuine buyers. Due to the lack of follow-up, we contacted another dealership—where we received excellent service—and have since purchased a new Everest that is now awaiting delivery. A disappointing experience at Sunshine Ford, and unfortunately a lost sale for them and commission for him!.

A true Australian Motoring Classic! The Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) GT is a powerful Australian muscle car, particularly noted for its… Read more

supercharged "Miami" V8 engine in later models (2010–2014), offering immense straight-line speed and a refined ride. The FG FPV GT is now becoming a collectible vehicle for the True Australian Enthusiasts.