Ford Transit
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I was looking at buying a Transit, but no longer after seeing these reviews. I can't afford to get a loan to repair one
Transit VO (2014-2023)I think it is way overdue that everyone in this review space and anyone else with problems try a class action on Ford and or everyone show up at a Dealership who has problems, even if you have to tray truck your none working transit there in mass protest. They are dealing with you all on a one on one basis and you get nowhere. Time to start a facebook page for these heaps of troubles. John Cadogan on Auto Expert may have done a review and he may be a place to contact also.
Best vehicle I have owned
Transit VO (2014-2023)Have owned my 2018 VO transit for over a year and put 60,000kms on it.
Great fuel economy for a large van.
Really good power from the turbo diesel engine, always had plenty of acceleration uphill.
Comfortable sitting position.
Auto gearbox if flawless.
Plenty of room and storage compartments.
Apple play as standard is a nice touch.
Drives better than any 4x4 turntable diesel I have owned.
Currently converting mine to a camper.
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2018
Broken down for 2 Months - FORD hasnt even diagnosed the problem
Transit VO (2014-2023)Our 2017 regularly serviced work van wouldnt turn on after a work event. Couldnt get our equipment home. Had to tow to our local mechanic who said it was a Ford specific issue. Called every Ford service centre in a 400km radius and all had waits of 2-4 months. Spent $800 towing it to a service centre and they still have no diagnosis for us. No updates or call backs. Costing our business a fortune. NEVER again Ford.
The biggest pile of crap on the market that comes out of turkey
Transit VM (2006-2013)Sold my old VM transit 10 years old never missed a beat. For a new transit 2018 made in turkey thank god I took the 5 year extended warranty, one year old clutch replaced , second year clutch replaced, third year prop shaft snapped and clutch replaced all apparently manufacturing defects, started to question Fords answers third year snapped rear spring Then front spring .
Did my own investigation rear differential not straight 32 mm difference on each side. Ford says nothing wrong rear left spring snapped then front spring. Asked ford to repl
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: New
- Year: 2018
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Absolute GARBAGE from rust to multiple sensor failure and mechanical failure just buy something else
Transit VM (2006-2013)Ignition switch failure
Mass airflow sensor failure
Fuel solenoid failure
Fuel filter early failure
Water cooling joint breakage just by gently wagging it to disconnect the hose
I could go forever
Shocking service
No parts available not even at Ford dealership
Go straight past it
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2011
Adaptive cruise control is dangerous
Transit VO (2014-2023)Just purchased a 2020.5 Ford Jumbo overall a decent van except for the adaptive cruise control have had near misses so far with the cruise control braking suddenly due to a car changing lanes in front off me with 3 to 5 car lengths distance. This on at least 2 occasions has caused the car behind me to either have to lock breaks up or swerve to avoid rear ending me all off this was on the freeway at 110km hour. I visited 3 dealerships until I found someone who could change the settings to normal cruise control. Don't waste your money paying for adaptive cruise control.
II have owned the van for 3 months and was at the point off either replacing the cruise control with a after market version or selling the van
Purchased in for $57,000.
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: New
- Year: 2020
Jack of all trades, master of some
TransitUse as my car and weekend escape vehicle
Wider than you think, lower than it looks, quicker than it should be with more equipment than you would expect in a van
Purchased in at Ford Dealers for $50,990.
- Bought: New
- Year: 2020
Seat issues detract from a great ride.
TransitI recently purchased a 2020 Ford Transit Custom sport LWB Crew Van. The reviews were very positive and its a great looking van. Plenty of Tech, great power and cruising capability let down by a very poorly designed Drivers seat. So bad , and at a cost of around 7k after 500 Kms and with a very sore back, I traded the van back to Ford. A hugely disappointing experience. Although the seat has multiple adjustments I found it impossible to find a sweet spot. I think maybe associated with , heating, airbags, a lumbar support, compromising the config
... Read moreuration of the seat. I was offered a very short test drive and frankly was sucked in by the look of the vehicle. Assumed it must be ok even though I immediately experienced discomfort with the seat. So I suggest at least a half hour test drive before committing to one.Purchased in for $54,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2020
Don't buy
Transit VO (2014-2023)I use this car for my business and besides the ad blue being a pain just found out my rotors need to be replaced at 42,000 kms $2,500 later not worth it. Asked Ford how long the new ones will last and said about the same amount of time.
Purchased in for $35,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2018
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Don't do it to yourself
Transit VO (2014-2023)This is my 4th Transit, 1 VH, 2 VMs and now the VO, three bought new. I average about 2200km per week, the earlier vans have been pretty reliable apart from some egr valve problems with th VMs, wound up blanking them off and ignoring the warning light. The 2017 VO (dual rear jumbo) is a different story. Turbo at 133500km covered by warranty. Diff at 225000km, just out of warranty and Ford would not come to the pparty even though a few months after I bought it the 5 yr unlimited km warranty was introduced. In a stunning display of technical inc
... Read moreompetence the problem was mis-diagnosed by my local Ford dealer as a wheel bearing (I'm a mechanic and told them they were wrong but they wouldn't listen!) which was repaired at a cost of $1386 and the vehicle was annointed as good to go and returned to me in unserviceable and unsafe condition - I literally drove 100m and took it back, it wasn't what you'd call a subtle noise and the cause was blindingly obvious. Diff was rebuilt by Sunstate Gearbox & Diff for a further $3700. Now at 270000km another turbo failure, same as last time by the sound of it which was a sheared impeller spindle. This thing is sending me broke, after 16 years & 4 Transits I'll never own a Ford again.Purchased in for $55,000.
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: New
- Year: 2017
Non computerised pump
TransitYou can successfully fit a non computerised diesel pump to these vehicles using a cable and no security lock out. The system works well and uses most of the original parts apart from the actual pump.- and the experts said it could never be done.
Purchased in for $12,000.
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2005
A great reliable and economical transportation.
Transit VM (2006-2013)My transit was coverted ito a camper and one a year I tour Europe for aproximately 30,000 Km.
It has 286,000 Km and had no major breackdown. The engine 2.2L Diesel 140HP is fuel efficiently 6.2 L/ 100Km. Doesn't consume any oil between changes ( 15,000 Km ). I use only 100% Synthetic oil 5W 30.
I had to replace the left hub bearring. I will replace the 4 injectors and the EGR valve to improve the emission and to stop the slight black smock on shifting gears.
It is a very reliable vehicle and drives comfortable. The turning radius is not tight due to the front wheel drive and a the long wheelbase. The passenger door fails to lock sometimes.
Purchased in at Privet sale.
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2008
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Great Tradie Van
Transit VM (2006-2013)This is a great Van, there is room for all your tools you can pretty much customise the back with however you need to work. Gets good fuel mileage too and is super comfortable to drive.
Purchased in at Private Sale.
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2012
Older Ford Transits better than new ones
TransitI have a Ford Transit Winnebago 2001 and its been fantastic. I'm the 3rd owner and the vehicle has performed very well. Travelling around Australia, if I do need anything incl servicing, all mechanics know Ford. And parts are easy to get.
All the bad reviews are referring to newer models.
Mine is 2001 - yes its 18 years old, but things were built differently back then, better quality = built to last.
I wanted to put this here to balance out the bad reviews. Keep in mind, people are more likely to spend time writing a bad review than a good one. It gives them a vent. I would buy an older Ford Transit chassis again, just the older models. They go forever.
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- Body: Winnebago
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- Engine Size: 2.4L Turbo
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- Wheelbase: Long
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- Transmission: Manual
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Great van, terrible technology
Transit VO (2014-2023)10,000 km 12 moinths
Van and functional stuff is great
Centre console is straight out of the *early* 2000s
I'm 185cm, and can't reach the radio etc from the driving position
SYNC technology
SatNav is useless (prompts -after- the turn in city situtions) - now using phone and TomTom
Voice control is laughable (but it doen't understand laughs or swearing)
Radio is dangerous to use while driving (illogical controls)
Reverse camera cuts out if a call comes in!
Don't park on a slope - rear-up with <20% tank. Won't start!
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- Body: Van
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- Engine Size: 2.0L Turbo diesel
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- Wheelbase: Medium
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- Transmission: Automatic
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Questions & Answers
2014 Ford transit , VO , 350L. Lwb, high roof. Can I change the dual front passenger seats for a single so I can "walk thru" into the cargo area from the driver's seat.
Hi I have a Ford Transit late 2019 VO LWB.
Have just had to replace the injectors after just 65000k. My local mechanic performed the job but using his latest and greatest 'Snap On' coding tool can not find Ford Transit to be able to code the new injectors.
He has all the other Fords at his fingertips but no Transit.
My question is..... Do I need to code them in this model ?
I have rang Ford dealerships and they won't disclose any information until i book it in with a ford dealer which is booked out 2 months ahead.
Thanks Johno
My Ford transit has been sitting at Eln Ford for Twelve months as it blew a second motor at 85,000 km th first one just stopped at 165 ,00 km not to mention my gearbox $7,500 had problems 2 months before that as well as wiper linkages failed and water bottle cracked there is so many things that went wrong with it I’m still paying for it and I haven’t been able to use it’s a 2018 model nothing but trouble so either the mechanics that worked were incompetent all the van was a lemon not happy with the way I’ve been treated
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Details
 Ford Transit VO (2014-2023)2.3(12) |  | |
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| Category | Vans | Vans |
| Transmission | Automatic and Manual | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | |
| Seats | 2 to 15 | |
| Engine | 2.0L EcoBlue Engine | |
| Max Power | 125kW @ 3,500rpm | |
| Max Torque | 390Nm @ 1,600 - 2,300rpm | |
| Phone Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless) and USB | |
| Wireless Charger | No | |
| Companion App | No | |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Telescoping (Manual) and Up/Down | |
| Keyless Features | ||
| Keyless Locking/Unlocking | Yes | |
| Ignition | Remote Start | |
| Headlights | ||
| Headlight Type | Halogen | |
| Headlight Features | Auto High-Beam Dip and Automatic On/Off | |
| Safety Features | ||
| Cameras | Rear | |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive (ACC) | |
| Parking Sensors | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear | |
| Hazard Perception | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | |
| Lane Assistance | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | |
| Speed Sign Recognition | None | |
| Driver Information | ||
| Built-In Navigation System | Yes | |
| Heads Up Display | No | |
| Voice Control | Yes | |
| Digital Radio (DAB+) | Yes | |
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| Discontinuation date | ||
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