looking at buying a Ford transit

Submitted: Friday, Oct 07, 2011 at 00:52
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I'm looking at buying a Ford Transit van but have no experience with them. Appreciate any information of reliability and what specifically to look at when buying them. Do they have any one particular thing, they are known for going wrong?

Model will be from 2000 to 2004. Manual prefered and midroof LWB. Not worried about how it looks but mechanical is important. Carl
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Reply By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Friday, Oct 07, 2011 at 13:55

Friday, Oct 07, 2011 at 13:55
Hi Carl,
All I can say is get the injector pump checked they are prone to failures and at around $4k not cheap.
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Reply By: rainbowprof - Friday, Oct 07, 2011 at 15:30

Friday, Oct 07, 2011 at 15:30
I had my previous Transit van put on gas as the diff ratio was really high and it went through fuel too fast. It would go almost anywhere at 90 kms an hour up hill or down. It screamed a bit if I went much faster. I ran high profile LT tyres and clearance was great. Tough as nails, but it was an older motor- a 250 ci, I guess.
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Reply By: escapesilv - Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 19:01

Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 19:01
Hi Carlsp

I have a 2003 Transit truck LWB that we use for work, we have had it for just under 2 years and have added 25000 Km on to its original 95000 Km it had when I purchased it.
Fuel consumption is fantastic, I can get 600 Km on a tank driving in city traffic with a 900 kg trailer behind.
No clutch, pump or injector problem, very happy with it.

Cheers and good luck
Robert
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Reply By: paulnsw - Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 20:54

Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 20:54
Suspension and gear box were major issues in the period you are looking at.
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Follow Up By: carlsp - Sunday, Oct 09, 2011 at 00:13

Sunday, Oct 09, 2011 at 00:13
Do you mean manual or auato in gearbox issues
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