Faults:

Clutch, thermostat, alternator, driveshafts, suspension, exhaust, brakes, typical parts replaced for high mileage.

The van is looking very rough cosmetically now, worn interior and rust showing on most panels on the exterior.

General Comments:

A Classic Transit van is still a popular sight on UK roads and it's easy to see why - generally good running costs and reliability is OK. Plenty of space whatever you work as.

2.0 diesel engine is a bit rough, but accelerates well enough even when loaded, while still being reasonably economical.

Interior is dull and plasticity, plus there is too much road noise on the motorway. Seats are comfortable enough however.

I reckon this van will make it to the 20 year, 200,000 mile mark; it has had a hard life but I do look after it (every oil change).

Faults:

At 800 miles clutch new clutch fitted local garage tried for 8 days to fix fault with engine tick-over in the end field engineer called out reprogrammed computer fault fixed!

5500 miles faulty fuel gauge new dash cluster fitted.

Tick-over problem returns

Computer reprogrammed.

Tick-over WORSE

Told new software due out soon!

At same time gears stiff to engage was told they were OK

Next day tell them about gears still stiff they agree clutch needs replaced AGAIN! (5500 miles)

Same day back to dealer new oil pressure switch fitted

New clutch fitted (6) yes six miles later back to garage with same problem

They tell my they will fit another clutch to which I disagree and contact Ford.

Ford tell them to replace Flywheel

Clutch problem solved (for now)

Engine tick-over still bad Ford field engineer has to look at van again as local garage given up.

In the process of rejecting van have had more than enough PROBLEMS.

Will keep you posted.