The new Ford Custom van

[Gone Bananas]

Has anyone got one yet? Whats it like compared to the transit Mk7?

[grumpy52]

drove one today ,not likey !
no side support in seats
loads of reflection of dashboard on screen
dash display very fussy and overcrowded
too many silly gadgets on the top range model
but our one goes like stink !
ours is top spec big engine its broken already
front camera ,abs,anti skid,traction control,lane control all broke
its a test one from fords it wont be staying !

[ChrisRS]

Is this the current Transit replacement or a new model range

[grumpy52]

think its the new baby transit .
has the new face, looks like a big fiesta at the front ,bigger than a connect bit smaller than the old tranny

[grumpy52]

just like this but in man van white

[Gone Bananas]

grumpy52 said:

think its the new baby transit .
has the new face, looks like a big fiesta at the front ,bigger than a connect bit smaller than the old tranny

Its deceptively small but its actually the same size as a SWB low roof transit and it is the replacement to the tranny. I've only sat in it (not even offered a test drive) my first impressions are that its been designed by someone who's never seen a Ford Transit before. It really does look different in every way inside and out other than the engine is exactly the same as before. I thought the seats were hard and uncomfortable and the whole dash looks vulgar and cheap. I don't know if I can be bothered to ask for a drive, I'll probably just buy another Mk7 before they all go.

Edited by Gone Bananas on Wednesday 3rd April 14:18

[grumpy52]

When we use the transits at work we have to fill in a survey thing from fords ,the comments on this new one have all been on the side of negative,also our test lwb mk7 high speed special blew up again when on the way to Poland and has been recovered back to Fords and scrapped (62 reg 90k miles)

[powerstroke]

grumpy52 said:

When we use the transits at work we have to fill in a survey thing from fords ,the comments on this new one have all been on the side of negative,also our test lwb mk7 high speed special blew up again when on the way to Poland and has been recovered back to Fords and scrapped (62 reg 90k miles)

I had a bucketfull with my mk 7 I would be very reluctant to buy any ford with that 2.2 engine, the new custom looks very average and peugeot expertish!! Van buying seems to be a minefield now, non of them seem to be quality or built to last and they all have electonic bull sh and DPFs so anything out of warrenty is a no no, so looks to me like the best bet is the cheapest on leese with maintenace and just give it back at the end of the term ...

[grumpy52]

2.2 ? try the 3.2 20v turbo unrestricted (non eco ) go like a stabbed rat ,but hard work around town,and don't get me started on the electronic 'automatic'