Ford Transit

Purchased the brand new Ford Transit Custom Trend July 2024. Since then I have now driven to a Ford service dealer 11 times. Have had numerous issues and still can not resolve the main one being electrical. I have gone through 4 batteries as my van is draining power when it is parked. Once it was in for repair for 5.5 weeks. I have requested a… Read more

replacement vehicle through Ford and it has been rejected. Ford do not care about the customer. This is now with consumer affairs. Whatever you do buy another brand. You will be wasting your money and time dealing with Ford.

Not that thrilled – It's like these weren't even tested before they built them. Key gripes with my 2016 custom are - Stupidly wide door cards/doors. Good luck getting out of these in a parking space without some level of contortionism. Seatbelt alarm goes off when car is stationary for first 5min. Say goodbye to stopping somewhere to do some paperwork with the AC on… Read more

without some alarm screaming at you. No way to turn back interior light on or off. Van decides for you depending on whether the van is on or off. 2 batteries Wish I'd bought another hiace.

Best vehicle I have owned – 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. Show details

Jack of all trades, master of some – Use 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  Show details

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 – 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… Read more

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.

Broken down for 2 Months - FORD hasnt even diagnosed the problem – 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 – 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… Read more

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 replace vehicle, they refused clutch slipping again gear box failing, vibration on stealing wheel at speed. Raa independent inspection list as long as my arm on defects. Ford still have not addressed after two months gearbox now starting to fail, fuel filter faulty turbo blew this morning. Lest all buy a ford never again no customer service no help Why would you give them your hard earned cash.

Absolute GARBAGE from rust to multiple sensor failure and mechanical failure just buy something else – 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 Show details

Adaptive cruise control is dangerous – 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… Read more

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

Seat issues detract from a great ride – I 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… Read more

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 configuration 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.

Don't buy – 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. Show details

Non computerised pump – You 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. Show details

A great reliable and economical transportation – 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… Read more

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.

Great Tradie Van – 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.  Show details

Older Ford Transits better than new ones – I 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… Read more

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.

Great van, terrible technology – 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… Read more

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!

There's much more - I wouldn't buy another one until it's fixed.

absolutely pain in the Ass – I bought my transit 2nd hand in year 2012, semi-auto transmission, turbo diesel, with 150K km on clock. I serviced this car every 10K Km as required. 2013 fuel pump failed, $3500 for a new fuel pump, altogether $5000 to fix, 2 weeks can not do business. 2014 sterling power fluid leaking, $200 fix. Water pump leaking, $600 replace. 2015 car… Read more

roof leaking, rain water comes in, because of paint off and rust, $500 to fix.

2017 alternator failed, $600 replace.

2018 3rd of July, loud and sharp noise from gear box while driving on a high way. I really feel like I am going to die. I will never forget that moment.

Please do not buy a ford transit, cost too much money to repair, waste too much time on waiting. And most importantly, may cost your life. I can not tell you what van is good, but ford transit is absolutely not an option.

82000 km and needs new motor – Five years old, country 82000 kms, with no warning shudder shudder shudder engine gone, Ford quotes $10000.00 to fix, that's a bit of bad luck. What's the point in having something great to drive if it doesn't work.and work it is supposed to do, now it's off the road for as long as it takes, and I do my deliveries in a wheelbarrow?  Show details

Wouldn’t buy another ford – 2.2 litre tdi powering a 2700kg van? That should send alarm signals off already. The good: -$100 to fill up and lasts over 700km -relatively cheap -quiet The bad: -Sensors on everything -hard to work on -Parts are very expensive. -side door no longer locks, got mechanic to replace the actuator at a cool $700 for the part. … Read more

-issues with the egr valve, rang the dealership and they want to pull the gearbox off to replace the valve.

-issues with timing belt.

-not even 10 years old and I’ve got more rust than my 1981 Holden gemini. Some holes bigger than a 50c piece and I’m 100km from the ocean.

-exhaust so rusty the whole thing will need replacing vin the next 2 years I’d say

-constantly changing gears. Easy to stall

-currently at 220,000km and doubt it’ll make it to 350,000km.

F100’s are still going today no problems. My ford Louisville is very simple and very reliable. Modern fords? No thanks.

In a sentence:

-garbage, wouldn’t recommend the transit to any contractor.

Not Happy Ford – I have enjoyed the two years of owning this vehicle. But at 70,000km, the clutch has gone including gear box. Ford Customer Fleet Care has not been helpful at all. I've been without my vehicle for 5 weeks and still waiting on parts. And with this being my work vehicle which I work out of every day, it becomes Very disturbing. I know we live in… Read more

North Queensland but we do have Daily Air Freight Services. I would not recommend a Ford due to lack of service from Customer Care plus the fact of it's age and such major problems at such low Km.

149000 and oil in cooling system. Not the head, but the oil cooler. Still $5000 damage – I had oil in cooling system at 149000. Initial thought that it was a blown head gasket. Worked out it actually was the oil cooler failing internally. Because hoses, temp meter, radiator and water reservoir were all contaminated, they had to replace the lot. To change oil cooler, the gear box had to come out. All and all a $4900 bill. Despite… Read more

several flushes to get the oil out of the system, oil is still coming loose and float in the reservoir after trips. So for months I will have to clean the reservoir.

Perfect!!! Just need tow bar and back seat – Just need to know can I fit a back seat to my 2007 model vm ford transit, it's a work model with no windows it does have plug holes where something can go in I think. It's says TRW 19 on the plug hole area? Is that a code for a seat or anything  Show details

Transit motorhome – Ford Tourer Motorhome about 6.5 mtrs long with high top roof and a 6 speed manual gearbox. This vehicle whether it be a motorhome or a work vehicle is very well laid out ergonomically and very satisfying to drive insofar as seat comfort and response is concerned. Very well appointed dashboard and heaps of glove boxes/storage areas and an… Read more

auxillary plug for your ipod, along with strereo and cd player and a folding top table as part of the dash top cover...great idea when parked at the beach or in the rain having fish and chips or just a cuppa.

Great on fuel with the T140/350 4 cyl. turbo diesel motor. Quiet like a Rolls Roece down the freeway, what a fabulous engine this one. Over 12,000 klms road trip no oil or water use at all, just kept performing. This was a 2007 model too. Highly recommend this vehicle for anyone looking for a van or motorhome, they come in about 4 sizes.

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blown head gasket problems – Purchase Vm Cab Chassis new in 2010 has been a great vehicle, allways regularly serviced with lots of country driving. Just one concern about been told that they can blow a head gasket or worse around 150k t0 180k . My just hit 152k and guess what has happen, a blown head gasket or worse. Has anyone else heard of this or had this problem. deciding whether to sell once repaired ?.  Show details ·  1

Deliberate engineering of products so they only last for the warranty period – Hi i'm in Perth WA and have a similar problem. I spent $5000 in september 2015 (6 months ago) to have the noisy thrust bearing replaced which included a complete genuine for clutch kit, new flywheel and all. Now its in at ford because the teeth on the starter motor are rooted and again they are installing new clutch kit and now starter motor to at… Read more

a cost of $4330 so just on that aspect $9330 and the transit has only done 113 000 km. Ford are telling me its not covered by parts warranty because i didn't use a certified ford dealership. Crap, the chap that done it is a professional mechanic that i have used for 20 years and he has reciept to prove he used genuine for parts.

This is unacceptable and a result of the deliberate engineering of products so they only last for the warranty period. This is deliberate exploitation and blatant theft. I;m sick of it, i bought a brand new 2009 Transit for 48000 so i wouldn't have these problems.

I'll take this to court if i have too.

piece of ^%&* – My partner has a 2008 2.4 turbo diesel and we have spent thousands on this piece of $%^$. I have come on here to see if anyone else has had their drive chain (timing chain) snap on them. We need as many people to come forward as possible. If you are one of many please message me  Show details

Timeing chain tensioner failure – Ex-rental 6-berth. Engine died after 13 months ownership and 10000klms use. Seemed like a good buy at $55000. Just spent $14000. On new engine, clutch and injectors (fitted). Expensive when they go wrong. Timing chain tensioner fault is well known. Word of warning. Have it checked and replaced. Would not buy again.  Show details

Great van – i owned a transit VG for 12years and replaced it with a 2011 VM with 200,000 Klms on clock, yes a lot of K's for a 2011 model, but theses were highway klm's carting eggs, this is a excellent van, looks new, motor is very powerful, storage departments all over the van which is really handy, 1st gear is a bit slow, but wynds up after that, although… Read more

the turbo is noisey, i have not replaced anything yet at 230,000 Klm. i did look hard for a van like this at the right price $23,000 on the road, i would not but anything lest that 2012 model now, otherwise you may inherite other peoples problems, and have it checked out by a accredited mechanic !!! i want a sprinter but cost too much, This van was a great choice and so far so good.

Disappointed With Gearbox – Gear selection problems vehicle into dealer Launceston TAS 5 days ago, feedback non existent on diagnosis, had to follow and chase them continuously. 5 days no parts ordered no decision made from ford Australia on warranty claim. Disappointed as this is a front line vehicle for our company. Come on dealer and Ford Australia get your act together. Simply not good enough!  Show details

Great little work horse – Vehicle inspection by mechanic well worth $$$ 2007 2.4 litre diesel swb van which has done 100km since purchased. Have replaced waterpump. I keep it serviced at 10km intervals. A pleasure to drive, zippy little machine, economical and handles couriering just fine. Stepped out of a VW crafter and prefer my transit.  Show details

Tyre wear due to fault Ford can't seam to detect – At just over 17000km I had to replace the front Tyres on my Jumbo Transit, the wear was down to the metal on the front tyres on the inside on the off side wheel and not far behind on the near side. The ford dealership I purchased it from are trying hard to correct the fault but Ford Australia don't seam able to help. I bought this van new in… Read more

good faith and feel gutted as it is off the road to much be analysed but to date there is no remedies , fixes from Ford.

I picked a Ford Transit jumbo for its economic value and load carrying rating. On the surface the fixed price servicing is good but after you have had problems you begin to wonder if it is at the cost of something else.

The van has a great potential but only if Ford get there finger out and do as there adds say and make people happy to own a Ford.

The best all round car I have ever owned – Bought a new 280 Low Roof MWB FWD in 2012. Fitted windows all round, folding rear seat, fans & insulation & lining to rear cargo area. This is my daily driver & family wagon & work van. Very comfortable ride, handles extremely well, does NOT drive like a van. Would I buy another one? Most definitely. Faults - the front passenger bench seat… Read more

is a little too upright for real comfort - small leak from power steering column at 60,000km and 5th gear shredded at 65,000km. Both fixed under warranty by Lane Ford, with no hassle from Ford Australia - excellent service from both parties.

It's now November 2022, and I still have the same van. 180,000km on it. The front wheel bearings gave out at 120,000km, which I thought was pretty ordinary for a commercial vehicle that has mostly seen light domestic use. Otherwise it's still the best all round vehicle I have ever owned, and I have no plans to update.