They do, called the HiAce. It's also available with with a bulletproof 3.0 diesel. Sadly not sold in the U.S. I hope Toyota will market it sometime in the near future.
@@armobyzantine5881 I'm not sure if you're asking if the engine can literally resist being shot. They are largely imported to South America in the used vehicle grey market and are renowned for their reliability. You can get them with many different engines but the one I have experience with had a 1-KD 3l diesel. The last time I drove it was 7 years ago when it had over 500,000km on it. My cousin is still using it as a delivery van in rural Venezuela. Running on low quality fuel, with low quality oil in the engine, on low quality roads.
Had a 2020 at my last job that squealed out of the lot. Dealer refused to look at it and gave the bullshit about the brakes needing to “break in”. Well at 3k I blew my brake lines on a bridge and almost crashed. Turns out they forgot to it failed to install a rear inside driver side pad. Metal on metal for 3k Now at my new job just had an alternator fail and leave me with no power steering or brakes going 50.
I own my own 2016 Transit 350, I am a courier so this van gets a hard life. It is stop start all day with over 100 deliveries over 120 miles per day. I have covered 75000 in 2 years and the only problem I have had was a faulty fuel filler which corrected itself and a worn out wheel bearing and drive shaft which ford replaced under warranty. I previously owned a Vauxhall Movano which I liked but had way more issues. I would buy another Transit without question. I'm sorry not every one has been so lucky with theirs.
@@andrewmiller7886 nobody cares what you think over here. You are a nobody on this channel. Start your own channel and then you can b**** about what other people are doing
The Transit has a use intended. It's got great gas millage and great power. General use is for light duty camper van's and casual use. For heavy duty abusive lack of care use such as construction it will not shine. The Econoline is still made and not promoted as the Transit is the go to. The Transit is a high maintenance machine. The engine needs strict oil change intervals. The brake shoes are 1/2 the size of the Econoline and wear quick. Drive shaft problems are common. So if you choose the Transit thinking you are getting a modern Econoline you are mistaken. This is a high maintenance van that you need to keep strict track of the service intervals. If you don't the van will let you know. Order an Econoline and you will continue to run it hard with drivers that don't care.
Just bought 2015 transit 2nd hand. Roof leaks near the middle side at the sliding door someplace ... not obvious looking from the top but sidewall insulation is soggy. And now the battery keeps running flat. After just 3 days ... seriously?
These vans have a higher rear brake ratio than normal. Usually it's 60-70% front braking but these vans have most rear braking power so u will go thru rear brakes morw than front, no problems, just how it was set up. And because no dummy light, I always keep an extra rear set at home when I do hear that horrible grinding noise.
@@flynnt77 Thank you for your honest comment. After watching the video and the mixed comments I was still not completely decided on whether to buy a Transit or not. I am now - I'm not buying a Transit.
I purchased a 2017 Ford Transit High roof Extended van with 60,200.00 mile from a leasing company here in Cincinnati. I wanted a nice big work van for my company. I just love how it looks with my company logo. It looks really nice and I get a lot of compliments on the van. However, it has been in the shop since the day I brought it home rom the dealer. I thought to my self that I shouldn't have too many major mechanical issues with relatively low mileage vehicle, just out of warranty...only by 200 miles. My other non Transit cargo vans go at least 200k no problem. It all started with a ticking noise from the engine...Back and forth for weeks, 2 different Ford dealerships and eventually a new engine. $7800 later and I bring it home and the cargo lights are stuck on and won't go off. So I'm pulling fuses at midnight! Ok the lights are minor and I am rolling again. 3rd day after the engine and now it broke down again. This time some sort of fuel sending issue. Now bear in mind that every time the Transit breaks I have to move all of my tools and massive plumbing inventory, which tales about 1 1/2 hours. Not to mention I broke down at 5:30 Pm tonight and didn't get home until 11:30 Pm after the second attempt to get a tow! I hate this van!!! If you must get a Transit buy new with extended 100k warranty. Also, make sure if your a contractor you have a reliable back up vehicle...How Sad!!
Be careful with your goods inside the van overnight. Drivers door lock is made of cheese and easily opened with pliers. It is like leaving your van unlocked. I had to pay extra to a specialist company, just to have my doors secured. I live in UK and it is a big problem here. Tools do go quick if you give criminals a chance.
I own a 2017 Ford Transit 250 cargo van (medium height & length), regular V6. From day one there were rear axle gremlins. It's been in the shop FIVE times at Ford for these issues: "Spider gears," rebuilding the axle, etc. All under warranty. I currently have 189K miles strictly interstate driving hauling expediate freight in every imaginable weather. The driver's seat squeaked like a sailing ship. Ford replaced it. Two different shops refuse to work on the rear brakes when the time comes. The rear wheels now have a rubbing sound when turning but recently passed a strict D.O.T. test. Any ideas on this issue? As for getting rid of it.... Mercedes is insane in repair costs. GMC and Chevy are still trying to figure out how to prevent paint from flaking off and the Nissan NV 2500? isn't long enough. The Transit replaced my '08 Ford E-250 Econoline cargo van with 645K but never had these issues. I miss it. I come ftom a Ford family but I swear I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD AGAIN! I hope corporate reads this. Consider yourself warned. Good luck.
Corporate don't care,you keep buying Ford's even though they have more problems than any other auto manufacturer,why would they build something better,when they can build defective junk knowing you'll keep on buying it.stop buying Ford's, and maybe they'll build something better.
Our rear window on 2017 Ford Transit campervan spontaneously exploded yesterday while I was laying down (it about gave me a heart attack). Luckily we have custom magnetic window blinds because my face was about a foot from the window. Ford has been incredibly irresponsible about covering the replacement of the defective window, even though we provided pictures and a video shortly after it exploded with the sound of the glass continuing to crack. Good luck
It was really bizarre sound, feeling and experience. 65 degrees, but it was sunny so the window did feel hot. The strange the window has a ladder on it with an emergency gas can on it (which is empty) so it's more shielded from the sun (so you would figure it would stay cooler). Also noticed that the new window has a much smaller gap between the window and the inside sheet metal frame, so it looks like the older window is very slightly coming of the metal of the van (new window gap 1/8" and old window gap 5/16") on the center where both doors latch together. I have read that Ford F-150 trucks have sun roofs that shatter spontaneously as well as the rear windows because the defroster mechanism turns on and stays stuck on. Whatever it is I think I should expect windows should not shatter on their own. We were somewhat fortunate to be around to witness it otherwise we'd be wondering if someone did it. We were going to take a nap and then go on a hike......really 😦. Ford may help us out with the window, but will see....
@@Gonewithjon After countless hours of arguing with various Ford representatives and escalating to a supervisor (not a positive experience) Ford has agreed to reimburse us for the windshield. We were fortunate that we were present when it exploded (unlucky if our blind wouldn't have caught the glass dust) as we were able to get a video and pictures showing the window intact and cracking. The service manager also agreed the window was defective (he gave us the printout he submits to Ford Motor company). The window shop who replaced the window also verified that there was glass to metal contact on the previous window. Be prepared to argue and record the conversations with people as you will get various reasons as to why they want to not own up to the defect. Our new window is no longer flush with the other window by over 1/8" which according to the window shop is because the other window also is likely to have glass to metal contact and could explode spontaneously as well. Our rear van door also ended up with scratches from the glass as we were told to contain as much of the glass on our way to the dealership.
I'm on my 2nd Ford Transit in the UK. The first, a 2004, never failed me until the chassis was so rotten it wasn't worth fixing. My current 2012 model also has never had a single fault despite being driven like a stole it. I've heard bad reports about the newer models. I think I'll change to a VW next.
I have had issues with Sync in my 2018 Ford F-150. It will randomly not connect to my phone via Bluetooth and suggest that I delete my phone connection from Sync and go through the pairing process to add it again.
2:20 It seems like any vehicle is going to be in for routine service every 10k-15k miles anyway... so if the dealership can replace the driveshaft (?) quickly while you are in for fluid change anyway - how big of a problem is it?
just purchased a 2015 Ford Transit high top 350, something is going on in the differential region, i think ,driving slow turn the wheel and the back wheels chatter and feels like you throw out an anchor, radio and sinc problems too
mine has rear end noise and chatter since brand new.2015 high roof extended.no one can figure it out, so i just learned to live with it.hows yours holding up thus far?
Im looking at a 2011 transit cab chassis... i can't find any complaints with mechanical issues with this year model. Does anyone know of any with the 2011 model ?
@@Gonewithjon ok , well i hope so. Just tossing up whether to trade my 2004 F250 for one. The F250 has about 267,000k on it. The 2011 transit has near the same. Thanks for the reply.👍
I purchased a 2015 Transit 250 with 15k on it. So the vehicle had factory warranty on it. It leaks buckets of water through the firewall . Somewhere behind the blower. Dealer says it has a "warped" fan housing. WTF. I've never heard of such a thing. The fan howls because it has been destroyed by being filled with water. The dealership has ripped the dash out in an attempt to replace the fan and housing. However FMC does not have a replacement housing anywhere. Therefore I go on a list to wait for the supplier to make one! Again, WTF! So I've filed a complaint with Ford and I am waiting to hear their next move.
I have a 2016 ford transit (350 XLT 15psgr w/upgraded radio large touch screen display/nav) with no issues what so ever. Had one check engine light issue only to realize the ECM was getting wet under the hood because the plastic gutter was out of place. Shop vacuumed it dry replaced the gutter and allowed the system to recalculate on it's own and the light went out on it's own as well. NO other issues. I am aware of the recall on the driveshaft issue not cool but at least Ford is on top of it and haven't had the issue as predicted. One of the issues is that the vans you guys are getting are stripped down economy cargo vans. Cheap radios, etc. And to all who love the split side doors, even the old E vans in time will leak in heavy rain. Sliding door is the way to go. And with all that being said if you guys are putting, I believe you said 40K miles a year on it...how are they cared for, what are you'll putting in the vans, what environments are you taking the vans(construction sites...)? So much small and unseen damage happens to vehicles at construction sites...wholes in body, doors bent and no longer line up with seals or seals torn or punctured, etc. In defense of the older E vans they had drip rails and these new ones don't. Bottom line I just don't think the Ford Transit van is up to the needs of your company not that the vans are that bad.
This business doesn't care for its vehicles. Just look at this van. No liners of any kind, stuff strewn about all over the floor with no storage systems in place. Looks like a homeless camp.
Roof leak on these are from weak body reinforcement from the factory. You can tell when you hit a bump at 1 wheel. The sound will travel to the center roof where it bows or buckle slightly
In California if they sell you a vehicle and you've had to take it in for the same thing and unable to fix it in a certain amount of attempts...they have to replace the vehicle or give your money back.
Yeah it's really not that easy, it's you against the manufacturer. You have to get a lawyer, the manufacturer will fight you every step of the way. Had an uncle that had a lemon Tahoe, 4 transmissions later, still couldn't lemon the car, because Chevy kept fixing it.
Older models have had transmission issues. I believe 16 and up are good to go. Waiting for the 2019 be released to upgrade. 1.5 ecoblue diesel. Ill be the guinea pig .
My brand new (at the time) 2015 2.2 regularly failed to start, clutch issues, awful fuel economy, wouldn't pull the skin off cold custard and started to rust underneath in the 1st 12 months. Maybe the newer ones are better, but it was shit.
I'm currently driving a 2008 Ford Econoline 350 extended wheelchair van. 211,000 miles and it just keeps going. We are upgrading to a 2019 Transit 350 jumbo DRW
The crown victoria/panther platform which I daily drive is the only reason I like ford, they were really built well and built to last a very long time. Regarding their new stuff I cant comment on it, other than the Transit vs Promaster. Which I use both of these vans for work. The transit handles so much better and for me anyway, a personal choice between the two full size vans. The promaster ends up at the mechanic far more often than the transit.
If you have the Eco boost 3.7L Turbo use nothing but 93 Octane I took ours in for an oil change and the tech told me to make the Eco boost last longer use high octane gas only not cheap gas.no regular. We use 93 octane in ours and no problems. I thought you could use a tip. I drive one of these as a shuttle and eve done this and no problems.
@@tomh6779 Ford HAS "fallen from grace." A perfect example is the new Explorer, which has had numerous problems, to the point of having to ship newly produced vehicles to another factory where the extensive defects are being repaired (properly, hopefully). Ford, repeatedly, cannot seem to produce a new model without numerous issues. Another is the "Powershift" transmission fiasco, with inherent, unfixable issues that the company lied about for years, while continuing to sell it (exposed by the Detroit Free Press). Ford is not alone in this matter, but they definitely have serious quality problems.
Water leaks into the air filter saturates the filter. not covered, no recall, and factory dealer says they have a fix pay 500+ dollars to re route water.
Ford TSB 18-2321 from October 22, 2018 addresses the water intrusion into the airbox. The new airbox lid is better designed and is only $26 from Ford. I fixed my 2017 3.7L 250MR myself instead of hassling with the dealer. Most or all of the issues addressed in this video are well known and documented on the web. Do your research and you'll have a better experience with these vehicles. There are no perfect commercial cargo vans, they all have quirks. Fiat and Mercedes included.
So you say you do 40000 miles a year and you expect no problems you are deluded my friend i have had mine 3 years and put a new battery in her and 2 front tires and she is on 55 thousand miles they are great vans
THAT SYNC BULLSHIT IS JUST THAT!!!! Every time I get in the truck same bullshit. Half the time I have to shut off power to the radio and disconnect blue tooth on phone and reduce it all, even though I was just in the truck 2 minutes ago. But I needed to take my phone for 2m away from the truck
There’s been a lot of bad reviews on that radio.just replace it for a pioneer 7 inch .that simple buddy .u should make a video on major mechanical issues.
Helpful information. My husband is just in the process of pricing a 2021 build and now I'm wondering if it even is a good idea to go with that vehicle. I'd be worried sick if he's out in a distant place and the thing leaves him stranded. Wish Toyota made a suitable vehicle for that purpose.
My 2017 Transit 250 diesel high top extended with 11,000 miles has had a major electrical failure with the High Speed Communication bus. This failure is connected to all the vehicle modules to the ECM. So far, the first dealer couldn't fix it in 4 days. Transferred to the second dealer who had it for 26 days and finally got all the multiple OBDII codes off. Well, that lasted for 10 days. Now, after having it towed into the dealer (trans won't shift) and setting 9 different OBDII codes, it has remained at the dealer for the past 30 days and counting. After the dealer was guessing that the ABS module was bad, it took over a week to get another one. Then mechanic stripped the brake lines reconnecting the module and now it waits for a new ABS hyd block. Of course, there are none in the US and it's on back order. Now, the dealer really doesn't know if the ABS was bad, doesn't know when he can get another part and can't tell me when I can get the van back. The only positive part of this is I got a new 2019 F150 as a loaner.
Sorry about ur problems. On a positive note, Ford must have fixed all those issues because I bought a 2017 ford transit 350xlt, I put 1500 miles\week, currently have 86000 miles after 14 months and havent had a single issue. Not a single issue. I do replace the rear brakes every 3 months or so because I haul 15 ppl and\or haul horses and other 16 foot trailers. Imho, this thing is the BEST, contrary to yours, commercial vehicle ive ever owned. You must have a dud or the first 2 years of this van had many bugs that finally have been worked out. Better luck. Thanks for the heads up though if I ever need a used one to stay away from the 16 year model.
Exactly, i hear nothing but good things on the later years of this van. Ive owned Ford trucks also practically issue free other than basic maintenance.
A buddy of mine was restoring a 1968 Camaro and found a empty popov vodka bottle in the bottom of the quarter panel. It had a factory coating/undercoating sprayed right in holding the bottle in place in the panel.. I guess that's the easiest way to dispose of the evidence. Lol
I had 2014 E150 4.6 with 207k miles traded in for 2017 transit 250 lwb 3.7 My e150 had wheel bearing problems almost immediately after I got it,I had to get a camber kit put on and the front shocks blew out.Also the transmission went out at 171k miles even though I changed fluid every 30k miles. I picked up my 2017 transit 250 7 months ago,I had the opportunity to buy new transit when I bought e150 but I never buy 1st or 2nd year of any model. The transit 250 is saving me $400 a month in gas over my e150 and I'm at 55k miles right now and it's never been in a shop
We have 5 of these 2016s they are a headache 2 have had transmission replaced at 60,000 miles and the exact same problem s you are talking about we are going through...these vehicles are trash . We are thinking of getting an attorney because we still owe so much money on them and spending so much at the dealer
I am glad to hear we are not the only ones. And sorry to hear it. It is a known issue. A lot of people comment on this like it's not an issue but for the thousands affected by it, it is. Good luck man. Keep me posted here
If I had to recommend a good van. It would be the Chevy Express cargo van. Those are known to last you a long time. These Transits aren't built very well. Even in 2019 they still have problems and wear down way faster than what a Ford Econoline or Chevy Express would have.
@@Gonewithjon They are the best so far as work vans and passenger vans go. 2019 and Chevy is still actually manufacturing the Express. I don't think they will cease production of it anytime soon. Supposedly they want to cease production of the Express and replace it with a European style van in 2023 God forbid. But I doubt it. Many companies still rely on the Express to conduct their business services. Along with the GMC Savana (Chevy's twin van) thats very reliable. Never had any issues with the engine and alternator as far as things go the 3 years I had mine. GM's twin vans in my opinion will take abuse more severely than what a Ford Transit could ever dare take. Much worse is the Ford Transit Connect (a Transit minivan) 2010 to 2013... box body, 2.0 litre engine, 4 cyl engine, 136 hp.... um yea... Prius territory. Simply put, the only European style van in America that is worthy to be called the best van and will last you a long time is the Mercedes Benz Sprinter. Only problem with that is it's higher value. Higher maintenance costs and the cost of the vehicle itself... being a Mercedes of course. I wanted to get one some time ago but my friend kept insisting I get the GMC instead of a Sprinter because of 5 things. Lower maintenance costs, the 341 hp vs the 188 of the Sprinter, and the 31 gal tank as opposed to the 22 gal of the Sprinter, v8 instead of a 4 cyl or v6 of the Sprinter, and 8,900 pounds towing capacity. Sprinter only does like 6,000 I think. But Ford Transit.... it's a piece of garbage. Ford does far better on their trucks than they do their vans. Point of the story. Dont get the Ford Transit Connect. It's the worst van of all.
mine is the best SYNC I've ever seen in such machines for work, I really like it, the only time I can connect an iPhone 7 plus and at the same time charge and listen to music
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I’ve had mine for almost 2 years and no issues. Recalls these days are rampant with any car manufacturer. I do agree that the old SYNCH is finicky at times though. At least it has Bluetooth as a standard package. My buddies new Chevy as a crappy AM/fm radio. The full size transit came out in late 2014 as a new model. Gotta give a couple years for getting the bugs out.
Thank you for this honest comment. I do not hate the van or ford. We have just had a ton of issues out of all of them. I respect your comment and I love that you did not resort to negativity or name calling. Thanks brother
I have a 2016 ford transit 350 dually double sliding cargo doors.with 11 thousand miles. 3.5 eco-boost .it tacks of fast 🚐💨👍🏽🙂🇺🇸 I have 0 problem.low miles for now .will see how thing unfold. I’m very happy with price. I’m turning into a camper van gear hauler fully customize it may take about a year that explains the low miles. I recommend the high roof extended 🤪
My transits doors were being annoying and not closing properly and turns out there was a recall for the doors so we set up and appointment to get the doors replaced and a day before our appointment the drivers rear door fell off and beacause of that they would not replace the doors lol
Yea and our exhaust is falling off the front driveshaft is breaking down the handle for th gate broke off the passenger side light sometimes turns on the onboard computer is garbage the seat belt buckle on one of the seats is broken and it's a 2017 brand new
@@legendz-_-smashr8839 man it's so crazy. Since I posted this video so many people think I am just making all this up. Nice to see we are not the only ones with real issues with these vehicles
It's a shame cause there nice looking cars and they are easy to drive and stuff but my god there garbage they are horrible if we ever get the chance were gonna but the Mercedes van I think it was called a sprinter or something
Hi ... I've noticed that the radio of my transit overheats a lot ... it is possible that in a short time I will go through those problems ... I still have no mechanical problems, my Van has 53 K I hope it stays well because it is a work vehicle ... good video ... thanks for the information.
Man you need to have the recall work done. Every 30k miles. The drivetrain and the electric one we had done applies to yours also. Your ford dealer can confirm and schedule the service for you
I have a 2016 Ford transit, going on 56,000 miles no problems at all, only thing is the recall of drive shafts every automaker have recalls not a big deal for me. I truly love it , maintenance very cheap . I’m planning on buying another Transit.
Since the e series cutaway is getting new interior and new dash and radio and gauges in2021 there using the gauges u see in the new f250s and the f250 steering wheel
I have noticed the econoline chassis is still available as a cab and chassis. Still seeing new econoline based motorhomes and box vans etc. I think Ford knows this is still the go to chassis for heavy duty applications. Maybe these are left over but I still see em at new car lots.
Thanks for the video. I was considering upgrading from my 1994 Dodge B250 with the 360 motor, but at this point I am thinking my old Dodge just maybe more reliable than any of the new ones. You helped me change my mind.
U.K. Ford Mondeo.21 years old, 210,000 hard miles (our roads are not like US ones - more like dirt tracks). 3 rubber suspension bushes, leak in windscreen washer bottle, 1 elec window slow - BUT - it has the original one piece exhaust. We have salt on our roads every winter. The back box looks like something from hell but no holes. I have kept the old lady, she's been good to me. New Mondeo far too hard a ride. Ford have dumped the UK, can't say as I blame them, pity though.
Bought 2012 Ford focus BAD TRANSMISSION.. bought a 2011 Ford ranger and transmission went bad and had to replace transmission. Ford still hasn't figured out how to make a good transmission. Stick with Chevy
I had 2020 transit Cargo with maintenance package just today 136038 mile on it and Transmission broke down had to spent 8600.00 not cool at all. just change oil by myself only one the rest is all dealler stil broke down not recomended at all for any reason.
Ford has throttle body, and computer problems on there cars just dealt with this problem on my Ford Fusion that I sold. They want do a recall, but offer an extended warranty that they do not honor. Stay away from Fords.Also the rear seats are an headache to let down and move.
Very interesting , I have driven ford transits from my first mk2 to the 20 year old mk 5 I am still driving now , I originally worked for are local council and when I left they had changed from the mk 5 to the mk 6 that had the new engines that kept breaking down , very glad I kept my old mk 5 on the road the legendary banana engine as they are known over in the UK , that ford stopped using after the mk 5 .
At least you’re getting notices. I’ve not liked mine since about 6 months in. At least mine was still under warranty when the transmission went. It was that new. Never again!
I have 2 transit connects 2010 and 2011 the small 4 cylinder one. I will admit the parts are made cheaply. The one i drive has 130k. To me the locks on it are the biggest problem. One of the vans makes the most annoying cringy sound when you unlock it. The other van you have to manually lock the door before you step out because the actuators are junk and cost $300 each. I cant complain about the engine and gas mileage though.
I am presently seeking a Ford transit cargo to purchase. i LOVE the layout of the Ford Transit cargo but heard the ECOBoost option has caused a ton of issues. U.S. 2015 was voted worst overall, 12 recalls, drivetrain, powertrain fuelpump, etc...shakes at 60-70mph. 2016-2017 also tons of recalls. 2018, not so much but Ford still can't get it together. I understood this was the number one van in europe but US cant get out of their own way. I have dealers literally lying about the recalls trying to resell the transits on the lots. I heard a bunch who love them, no issues, but at $30,000 plus it's a sketchy purchase....but i still really really want one. Maybe 2019/2020 will be better.
@@Gonewithjon got a 2018 transit 150 med roof w 42000 miles/ taking my first road trip to ny from fl - i already love the space. drives great. wish it had a better radio.
@@purelovepaintings5075 I am so happy for you. All I can say is invest is a good bluetooth speaker and secure it down. It solved my connectivity issues. Sounds great. You are going to have so much fun. Wish I could see pictures from that first trip. Congrats
2016 transit i use for work hasn't been a good experience..tracks with wiring on both sliding doors are fuked up. wipers issues, so many issues and several of my colleagues drives transits for work also and they have more issues that i do.im just being modest..gas mileage is nice though...
Electronics has ruined our lives, particularly our cars. Unless you are a geek with time on your hands, modern electronic everything has just made life more difficult. Most people don't need hundreds of options that we are forced to go through and then program just to turn on a car radio. In the old days it was a ten second operation to press an on/off button, turn a knob to get your desired radio station, then another knob to adjust the volume. So how have electronics made life easier? We don't need car radios that can be used from everything from a cardiac defibrelator to an electron microscope! And linking a mobile phone to your car audio system.... Forget it! Just use your phone for sending and receiving phone calls. Of course if you grow up dependent on your smart phone, lose it and you will be incapable of breathing without your life support system! You will have to learn to talk to people instead of texting! Then of course if your car breaks down you can't get it fixed on the side of the road. You have to get it towed to the USS Enterprise Star Fleet workshops to get it started. Life was really much simpler and more enjoyable 50 years ago. And then there are Fords.................................
Anyway the next problem could be a smashed head: when you have to stop immediately and the whole crap from the back will fly into you: get some wall between seats and cargo space. In europe cargo van without this wall cannot be on the road. This is dangerous even if you carry only small items.
Got the A plan thru my brother; was going to get a Connect. Nothing but bad reviews on Fords. NO FORD FOR ME...even with a discount. Bought a 99 Econoline from the factory....warranty up and trouble started. I should know better to think Ford.
My opinion, your anyi Ford I biught my 2015 transit new, 80k later its been virtually trouble free. I traded up from a Mercedes 07 sprinter that was a nightmare. So go buy your company a sprinter, and see what junk really is
We have 11 Mercedes sprinter vans I think they've had a problem or two out of those also. I think it's all subjective everybody's going to get a bad one every now and again
Why is so much of your video focused on issues with connecting your phone to the radio? Who cares? I leave my radio on one station and never touch the radio. I really don't think that matters to the commercial industry that much.
Never buy the first two years of any new model. Number 1 rule never buy the first two years of a new model because it takes them that long to get the bugs and faults out. Our 18 model doesn't drip.
I was neutral about transit, but after i saw what it withstood in the Hands, of one heartless son of a bitch, that neglected all imaginable services, i hail transit all day every day! Ford transit, mk6, 2001 model. Yes, it rusts, but that can be dealt with. Thanks ford!
These Transits are pieces of shit. Mine's a year old and the ford supplied bottle jack won't jack up the van to change the tire. For your Sync chime on startup, select it to utilize 911 and it will quit saying that annoying stuff on every startup.
Guff City Rollers finally someone else who understands. I have had haters for this video who seem to have no idea about these vans . Mine was "fixed" but still leaks water everytime it rains. Lots of water
My company invested in these vans, but now has switched to the Chevy Express vans. The Transits look good on paper, but fail in the real world. I had a '16 before my '17 and the throttle body went out on me during rush hour on I-65. Terrible quality. Almost caused me to have a horrible accident from a total loss of power. Tell your haters to suck one.
I wish Toyota would make a van like this. My Corrolla is working horse, never had any issues with it in 10 years.
They do, called the HiAce. It's also available with with a bulletproof 3.0 diesel. Sadly not sold in the U.S. I hope Toyota will market it sometime in the near future.
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@@dansalt-sfl how you know it's bulletproof ? What kind of disel
@@armobyzantine5881 I'm not sure if you're asking if the engine can literally resist being shot. They are largely imported to South America in the used vehicle grey market and are renowned for their reliability. You can get them with many different engines but the one I have experience with had a 1-KD 3l diesel. The last time I drove it was 7 years ago when it had over 500,000km on it. My cousin is still using it as a delivery van in rural Venezuela. Running on low quality fuel, with low quality oil in the engine, on low quality roads.
@@dansalt-sfl I know what they mean my bulletproof it's solid in other words
Had a 2020 at my last job that squealed out of the lot. Dealer refused to look at it and gave the bullshit about the brakes needing to “break in”. Well at 3k I blew my brake lines on a bridge and almost crashed. Turns out they forgot to it failed to install a rear inside driver side pad. Metal on metal for 3k Now at my new job just had an alternator fail and leave me with no power steering or brakes going 50.
I own my own 2016 Transit 350, I am a courier so this van gets a hard life. It is stop start all day with over 100 deliveries over 120 miles per day. I have covered 75000 in 2 years and the only problem I have had was a faulty fuel filler which corrected itself and a worn out wheel bearing and drive shaft which ford replaced under warranty. I previously owned a Vauxhall Movano which I liked but had way more issues. I would buy another Transit without question. I'm sorry not every one has been so lucky with theirs.
This is a kind and thoughtful comment. I would also buy another one. I think maybe we just got bad batch
@@andrewmiller7886 nobody cares what you think over here. You are a nobody on this channel. Start your own channel and then you can b**** about what other people are doing
The Transit has a use intended. It's got great gas millage and great power. General use is for light duty camper van's and casual use. For heavy duty abusive lack of care use such as construction it will not shine. The Econoline is still made and not promoted as the Transit is the go to. The Transit is a high maintenance machine. The engine needs strict oil change intervals. The brake shoes are 1/2 the size of the Econoline and wear quick. Drive shaft problems are common. So if you choose the Transit thinking you are getting a modern Econoline you are mistaken. This is a high maintenance van that you need to keep strict track of the service intervals. If you don't the van will let you know. Order an Econoline and you will continue to run it hard with drivers that don't care.
Just bought 2015 transit 2nd hand. Roof leaks near the middle side at the sliding door someplace ... not obvious looking from the top but sidewall insulation is soggy. And now the battery keeps running flat. After just 3 days ... seriously?
I have a 2017-Transit 350HD-Dually-Powerstroke- 35k miles, i have had 0 issues except the rear brakes went out at 30k with no idiot light?
These vans have a higher rear brake ratio than normal. Usually it's 60-70% front braking but these vans have most rear braking power so u will go thru rear brakes morw than front, no problems, just how it was set up. And because no dummy light, I always keep an extra rear set at home when I do hear that horrible grinding noise.
@@flynnt77 Thank you for your honest comment. After watching the video and the mixed comments I was still not completely decided on whether to buy a Transit or not. I am now - I'm not buying a Transit.
Mines at 250k. Still Runs like a badass. Regular maintenance. Pulls awesome and still gets 15.7 mpg. 2015 T350 3.7 liter.
Man that's awesome. I was hoping people would tell me something good. Thanks man
I purchased a 2017 Ford Transit High roof Extended van with 60,200.00 mile from a leasing company here in Cincinnati. I wanted a nice big work van for my company. I just love how it looks with my company logo. It looks really nice and I get a lot of compliments on the van. However, it has been in the shop since the day I brought it home rom the dealer. I thought to my self that I shouldn't have too many major mechanical issues with relatively low mileage vehicle, just out of warranty...only by 200 miles. My other non Transit cargo vans go at least 200k no problem.
It all started with a ticking noise from the engine...Back and forth for weeks, 2 different Ford dealerships and eventually a new engine. $7800 later and I bring it home and the cargo lights are stuck on and won't go off. So I'm pulling fuses at midnight!
Ok the lights are minor and I am rolling again. 3rd day after the engine and now it broke down again. This time some sort of fuel sending issue. Now bear in mind that every time the Transit breaks I have to move all of my tools and massive plumbing inventory, which tales about 1 1/2 hours. Not to mention I broke down at 5:30 Pm tonight and didn't get home until 11:30 Pm after the second attempt to get a tow! I hate this van!!! If you must get a Transit buy new with extended 100k warranty. Also, make sure if your a contractor you have a reliable back up vehicle...How Sad!!
Be careful with your goods inside the van overnight. Drivers door lock is made of cheese and easily opened with pliers. It is like leaving your van unlocked. I had to pay extra to a specialist company, just to have my doors secured. I live in UK and it is a big problem here. Tools do go quick if you give criminals a chance.
I own a 2017 Ford Transit 250 cargo van (medium height & length), regular V6. From day one there were rear axle gremlins. It's been in the shop FIVE times at Ford for these issues: "Spider gears," rebuilding the axle, etc. All under warranty.
I currently have 189K miles strictly interstate driving hauling expediate freight in every imaginable weather. The driver's seat squeaked like a sailing ship. Ford replaced it. Two different shops refuse to work on the rear brakes when the time comes.
The rear wheels now have a rubbing sound when turning but recently passed a strict D.O.T. test. Any ideas on this issue?
As for getting rid of it.... Mercedes is insane in repair costs. GMC and Chevy are still trying to figure out how to prevent paint from flaking off and the Nissan NV 2500? isn't long enough.
The Transit replaced my '08 Ford E-250 Econoline cargo van with 645K but never had these issues. I miss it.
I come ftom a Ford family but I swear I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD AGAIN! I hope corporate reads this. Consider yourself warned. Good luck.
Thanks for this Information
Corporate don't care,you keep buying Ford's even though they have more problems than any other auto manufacturer,why would they build something better,when they can build defective junk knowing you'll keep on buying it.stop buying Ford's, and maybe they'll build something better.
My 2022 transit cargo has nothing but problems. Transmission has been shit since day one. Jerks so hard I thought I got rear ended.
Thank you for your feedback. I hope more people will share
Our rear window on 2017 Ford Transit campervan spontaneously exploded yesterday while I was laying down (it about gave me a heart attack). Luckily we have custom magnetic window blinds because my face was about a foot from the window. Ford has been incredibly irresponsible about covering the replacement of the defective window, even though we provided pictures and a video shortly after it exploded with the sound of the glass continuing to crack. Good luck
That's nuts. What was the temperature when this happened? Was it just one window?
It was really bizarre sound, feeling and experience. 65 degrees, but it was sunny so the window did feel hot. The strange the window has a ladder on it with an emergency gas can on it (which is empty) so it's more shielded from the sun (so you would figure it would stay cooler).
Also noticed that the new window has a much smaller gap between the window and the inside sheet metal frame, so it looks like the older window is very slightly coming of the metal of the van (new window gap 1/8" and old window gap 5/16") on the center where both doors latch together. I have read that Ford F-150 trucks have sun roofs that shatter spontaneously as well as the rear windows because the defroster mechanism turns on and stays stuck on. Whatever it is I think I should expect windows should not shatter on their own. We were somewhat fortunate to be around to witness it otherwise we'd be wondering if someone did it. We were going to take a nap and then go on a hike......really 😦. Ford may help us out with the window, but will see....
@@Gonewithjon After countless hours of arguing with various Ford representatives and escalating to a supervisor (not a positive experience) Ford has agreed to reimburse us for the windshield. We were fortunate that we were present when it exploded (unlucky if our blind wouldn't have caught the glass dust) as we were able to get a video and pictures showing the window intact and cracking. The service manager also agreed the window was defective (he gave us the printout he submits to Ford Motor company). The window shop who replaced the window also verified that there was glass to metal contact on the previous window. Be prepared to argue and record the conversations with people as you will get various reasons as to why they want to not own up to the defect.
Our new window is no longer flush with the other window by over 1/8" which according to the window shop is because the other window also is likely to have glass to metal contact and could explode spontaneously as well. Our rear van door also ended up with scratches from the glass as we were told to contain as much of the glass on our way to the dealership.
Damn brother that sucks. What a nightmare. Thanks for taking to time to keep my subs and views updated.
I'm on my 2nd Ford Transit in the UK. The first, a 2004, never failed me until the chassis was so rotten it wasn't worth fixing. My current 2012 model also has never had a single fault despite being driven like a stole it. I've heard bad reports about the newer models. I think I'll change to a VW next.
That's awesome brother. I want to love it so bad. About to take it back in for another week without it for a recall again
Vynomic UK is diesel, America has petrol as well
VW is horrible in the USA.
I have had issues with Sync in my 2018 Ford F-150. It will randomly not connect to my phone via Bluetooth and suggest that I delete my phone connection from Sync and go through the pairing process to add it again.
My van does that. Now it will not connect at all
2:20 It seems like any vehicle is going to be in for routine service every 10k-15k miles anyway... so if the dealership can replace the driveshaft (?) quickly while you are in for fluid change anyway - how big of a problem is it?
just purchased a 2015 Ford Transit high top 350, something is going on in the differential region, i think ,driving slow turn the wheel and the back wheels chatter and feels like you throw out an anchor, radio and sinc problems too
I am sorry to hear that. I am trying to raise awareness but some people think I just dislike ford. 😝
mine has rear end noise and chatter since brand new.2015 high roof extended.no one can figure it out, so i just learned to live with it.hows yours holding up thus far?
how is it Transit problems 2020, 5 years ago?
Not sure why they stop making the E350
+ciscoheras me either. It was a great van. We got 300k out of our e150. Never had to do anything to it. It was an amazing van.
They quit making those because of the government GAs mileage and CAFE standards.
Will rust out quick
Yeah man
Im looking at a 2011 transit cab chassis... i can't find any complaints with mechanical issues with this year model.
Does anyone know of any with the 2011 model ?
I have not heard of anything. I think that is when they were still pretty solid
@@Gonewithjon ok , well i hope so.
Just tossing up whether to trade my 2004 F250 for one.
The F250 has about 267,000k on it. The 2011 transit has near the same.
Thanks for the reply.👍
@@carlwesternut2434 man, keep us posted. Would love more feedback . Good luck brother
I heard that the 2011 transits have emissions problems with the diesels.
I haven't had these bluetooth and radio problems on my 2016 transit.
Did they get the new parts yet?
They said the did the final fix. It still violently shakes around 60 to 70 mph
I purchased a 2015 Transit 250 with 15k on it. So the vehicle had factory warranty on it. It leaks buckets of water through the firewall . Somewhere behind the blower. Dealer says it has a "warped" fan housing. WTF. I've never heard of such a thing. The fan howls because it has been destroyed by being filled with water. The dealership has ripped the dash out in an attempt to replace the fan and housing. However FMC does not have a replacement housing anywhere. Therefore I go on a list to wait for the supplier to make one! Again, WTF! So I've filed a complaint with Ford and I am waiting to hear their next move.
Homestead Amps sorry to hear that bud. I am trying to tell people what's happening and some people do not believe it....
Clean out your window we’ll drain plugs
I have a 2016 ford transit (350 XLT 15psgr w/upgraded radio large touch screen display/nav) with no issues what so ever. Had one check engine light issue only to realize the ECM was getting wet under the hood because the plastic gutter was out of place. Shop vacuumed it dry replaced the gutter and allowed the system to recalculate on it's own and the light went out on it's own as well. NO other issues. I am aware of the recall on the driveshaft issue not cool but at least Ford is on top of it and haven't had the issue as predicted. One of the issues is that the vans you guys are getting are stripped down economy cargo vans. Cheap radios, etc. And to all who love the split side doors, even the old E vans in time will leak in heavy rain. Sliding door is the way to go. And with all that being said if you guys are putting, I believe you said 40K miles a year on it...how are they cared for, what are you'll putting in the vans, what environments are you taking the vans(construction sites...)? So much small and unseen damage happens to vehicles at construction sites...wholes in body, doors bent and no longer line up with seals or seals torn or punctured, etc. In defense of the older E vans they had drip rails and these new ones don't. Bottom line I just don't think the Ford Transit van is up to the needs of your company not that the vans are that bad.
This business doesn't care for its vehicles. Just look at this van. No liners of any kind, stuff strewn about all over the floor with no storage systems in place. Looks like a homeless camp.
i guess iam the lucky one my works, all the time use it all day
Are the 2020 vans any better?
Roof leak on these are from weak body reinforcement from the factory. You can tell when you hit a bump at 1 wheel. The sound will travel to the center roof where it bows or buckle slightly
In California if they sell you a vehicle and you've had to take it in for the same thing and unable to fix it in a certain amount of attempts...they have to replace the vehicle or give your money back.
it sounds like lemon law, im certain that applyes across most if not all of the u.s.
Yeah it's really not that easy, it's you against the manufacturer. You have to get a lawyer, the manufacturer will fight you every step of the way. Had an uncle that had a lemon Tahoe, 4 transmissions later, still couldn't lemon the car, because Chevy kept fixing it.
What are the different Ford connects?
I don't really know anything about them
Older models have had transmission issues. I believe 16 and up are good to go. Waiting for the 2019 be released to upgrade. 1.5 ecoblue diesel. Ill be the guinea pig .
My brand new (at the time) 2015 2.2 regularly failed to start, clutch issues, awful fuel economy, wouldn't pull the skin off cold custard and started to rust underneath in the 1st 12 months. Maybe the newer ones are better, but it was shit.
Can I ask witch engine do you have am not a fan of them but had loads hear in the EU all diesels
It's to bad. FORD'S E-250 was amazing van. My 5.4L 2002 E-250 has 450,000 miles and still kicking
Our e150 is still on the road for the company. 190k hard miles
My E-250 great van. 304 K miles. No problem, nothing !
My Econoline E-250 lasted just over 600K Miles. Still ran great when I sold it. The body not so good.
Yeah mine too. Transit not so much
I'm currently driving a 2008 Ford Econoline 350 extended wheelchair van. 211,000 miles and it just keeps going. We are upgrading to a 2019 Transit 350 jumbo DRW
@@vantime2911 original motor and transmission?????
What year and engine size also is it original transmission and engine???
Did Ford fixed this problem on new Transits?
What about the new ones? Has Ford at least corrected the problem?
I have not heard anything about it yet . I hope so
The crown victoria/panther platform which I daily drive is the only reason I like ford, they were really built well and built to last a very long time. Regarding their new stuff I cant comment on it, other than the Transit vs Promaster. Which I use both of these vans for work. The transit handles so much better and for me anyway, a personal choice between the two full size vans. The promaster ends up at the mechanic far more often than the transit.
If you have the Eco boost 3.7L Turbo use nothing but 93 Octane I took ours in for an oil change and the tech told me to make the Eco boost last longer use high octane gas only not cheap gas.no regular. We use 93 octane in ours and no problems. I thought you could use a tip. I drive one of these as a shuttle and eve done this and no problems.
I was thinking of Getting ford Transit RV to live in. Why has ford fallen from grace?
I still like it. I know everything has its issues. It had been good overall...
They haven’t! All newer vehicles have recalls nowadays. A lot of it safety.
@@tomh6779 Ford HAS "fallen from grace." A perfect example is the new Explorer, which has had numerous problems, to the point of having to ship newly produced vehicles to another factory where the extensive defects are being repaired (properly, hopefully). Ford, repeatedly, cannot seem to produce a new model without numerous issues. Another is the "Powershift" transmission fiasco, with inherent, unfixable issues that the company lied about for years, while continuing to sell it (exposed by the Detroit Free Press). Ford is not alone in this matter, but they definitely have serious quality problems.
Water leaks into the air filter saturates the filter. not covered, no recall, and factory dealer says they have a fix pay 500+ dollars to re route water.
Ford TSB 18-2321 from October 22, 2018 addresses the water intrusion into the airbox. The new airbox lid is better designed and is only $26 from Ford. I fixed my 2017 3.7L 250MR myself instead of hassling with the dealer. Most or all of the issues addressed in this video are well known and documented on the web. Do your research and you'll have a better experience with these vehicles. There are no perfect commercial cargo vans, they all have quirks. Fiat and Mercedes included.
@@tradekingdistributing3586 I was thinking of buying a 250 D, but now I am not so sure. You reckon all these issues are preventable?
So you say you do 40000 miles a year and you expect no problems you are deluded my friend i have had mine 3 years and put a new battery in her and 2 front tires and she is on 55 thousand miles they are great vans
Jason Windebank I agree my dad drives one for work bought it new 14 plate done nearly 80 thousand now never had a problem
Ford transit connect?
THAT SYNC BULLSHIT IS JUST THAT!!!! Every time I get in the truck same bullshit. Half the time I have to shut off power to the radio and disconnect blue tooth on phone and reduce it all, even though I was just in the truck 2 minutes ago. But I needed to take my phone for 2m away from the truck
Yes....
There’s been a lot of bad reviews on that radio.just replace it for a pioneer 7 inch .that simple buddy .u should make a video on major mechanical issues.
Same problem now i have a bad hub and they have no hub anywhere in US 2016 Junk returning it
GT FORD 427 sorry to hear that. I want to love ours.
Helpful information. My husband is just in the process of pricing a 2021 build and now I'm wondering if it even is a good idea to go with that vehicle. I'd be worried sick if he's out in a distant place and the thing leaves him stranded. Wish Toyota made a suitable vehicle for that purpose.
The crank no start is your fuel pump controller aka relay. Simple fix. The radio IS garbage. It’s terrible.
Perfect example of modern low quality super over priced cheap crap
My 2017 Transit 250 diesel high top extended with 11,000 miles has had a major electrical failure with the High Speed Communication bus. This failure is connected to all the vehicle modules to the ECM. So far, the first dealer couldn't fix it in 4 days. Transferred to the second dealer who had it for 26 days and finally got all the multiple OBDII codes off. Well, that lasted for 10 days. Now, after having it towed into the dealer (trans won't shift) and setting 9 different OBDII codes, it has remained at the dealer for the past 30 days and counting. After the dealer was guessing that the ABS module was bad, it took over a week to get another one. Then mechanic stripped the brake lines reconnecting the module and now it waits for a new ABS hyd block. Of course, there are none in the US and it's on back order. Now, the dealer really doesn't know if the ABS was bad, doesn't know when he can get another part and can't tell me when I can get the van back. The only positive part of this is I got a new 2019 F150 as a loaner.
Always look on the bright side sir
Sorry about ur problems. On a positive note, Ford must have fixed all those issues because I bought a 2017 ford transit 350xlt, I put 1500 miles\week, currently have 86000 miles after 14 months and havent had a single issue. Not a single issue. I do replace the rear brakes every 3 months or so because I haul 15 ppl and\or haul horses and other 16 foot trailers. Imho, this thing is the BEST, contrary to yours, commercial vehicle ive ever owned. You must have a dud or the first 2 years of this van had many bugs that finally have been worked out. Better luck. Thanks for the heads up though if I ever need a used one to stay away from the 16 year model.
Exactly, i hear nothing but good things on the later years of this van. Ive owned Ford trucks also practically issue free other than basic maintenance.
Does yours have the trailer braking system? Mine does.
Changing air filter(s) within the first year??
Yeah it's good to change them after 40,000 miles
A buddy of mine was restoring a 1968 Camaro and found a empty popov vodka bottle in the bottom of the quarter panel. It had a factory coating/undercoating sprayed right in holding the bottle in place in the panel.. I guess that's the easiest way to dispose of the evidence. Lol
That guys secret was safe for a very long time.
I've got a 2016 250 Sherrod conversion with 3.5l ecoboost. I've put 50k miles with no problems yet.🤞
2016 got a better transmission and less problems.
I had 2014 E150 4.6 with 207k miles traded in for 2017 transit 250 lwb 3.7
My e150 had wheel bearing problems almost immediately after I got it,I had to get a camber kit put on and the front shocks blew out.Also the transmission went out at 171k miles even though I changed fluid every 30k miles. I picked up my 2017 transit 250 7 months ago,I had the opportunity to buy new transit when I bought e150 but I never buy 1st or 2nd year of any model.
The transit 250 is saving me $400 a month in gas over my e150 and I'm at 55k miles right now and it's never been in a shop
KioskHacking e150 has 4r75e
@@tearsbeers It might have the AOD-E. The Crown Victorias and F-150s have the 4R75e
It has 4r75e
We have 5 of these 2016s they are a headache 2 have had transmission replaced at 60,000 miles and the exact same problem s you are talking about we are going through...these vehicles are trash . We are thinking of getting an attorney because we still owe so much money on them and spending so much at the dealer
I am glad to hear we are not the only ones. And sorry to hear it. It is a known issue. A lot of people comment on this like it's not an issue but for the thousands affected by it, it is. Good luck man. Keep me posted here
Can’t wait for the Class action lawsuit
If I had to recommend a good van. It would be the Chevy Express cargo van. Those are known to last you a long time. These Transits aren't built very well. Even in 2019 they still have problems and wear down way faster than what a Ford Econoline or Chevy Express would have.
We used to have some at work. It was a great van
@@Gonewithjon They are the best so far as work vans and passenger vans go. 2019 and Chevy is still actually manufacturing the Express. I don't think they will cease production of it anytime soon. Supposedly they want to cease production of the Express and replace it with a European style van in 2023 God forbid. But I doubt it. Many companies still rely on the Express to conduct their business services. Along with the GMC Savana (Chevy's twin van) thats very reliable. Never had any issues with the engine and alternator as far as things go the 3 years I had mine. GM's twin vans in my opinion will take abuse more severely than what a Ford Transit could ever dare take. Much worse is the Ford Transit Connect (a Transit minivan) 2010 to 2013... box body, 2.0 litre engine, 4 cyl engine, 136 hp.... um yea... Prius territory. Simply put, the only European style van in America that is worthy to be called the best van and will last you a long time is the Mercedes Benz Sprinter. Only problem with that is it's higher value. Higher maintenance costs and the cost of the vehicle itself... being a Mercedes of course.
I wanted to get one some time ago but my friend kept insisting I get the GMC instead of a Sprinter because of 5 things. Lower maintenance costs, the 341 hp vs the 188 of the Sprinter, and the 31 gal tank as opposed to the 22 gal of the Sprinter, v8 instead of a 4 cyl or v6 of the Sprinter, and 8,900 pounds towing capacity. Sprinter only does like 6,000 I think. But Ford Transit.... it's a piece of garbage. Ford does far better on their trucks than they do their vans. Point of the story. Dont get the Ford Transit Connect. It's the worst van of all.
Every GM van I've ever driven (and I've driven dozens and dozens) has been a total POS.
@@phoenixeagle462 The Nissan NV200 has CVT failures.
@@nodak81 lol fr and they don’t have high roofs
mine is the best SYNC I've ever seen in such machines for work, I really like it, the only time I can connect an iPhone 7 plus and at the same time charge and listen to music
That's good. Ours has been working well lately. Sometime it will not connect to a phone for no reason at all. Then it connects fine an hour later. Lol
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I’ve had mine for almost 2 years and no issues. Recalls these days are rampant with any car manufacturer. I do agree that the old SYNCH is finicky at times though. At least it has Bluetooth as a standard package. My buddies new Chevy as a crappy AM/fm radio. The full size transit came out in late 2014 as a new model. Gotta give a couple years for getting the bugs out.
Thank you for this honest comment. I do not hate the van or ford. We have just had a ton of issues out of all of them. I respect your comment and I love that you did not resort to negativity or name calling. Thanks brother
Gonewithjon you bet! It's luck of the draw. The old adage probably still holds true with the dreaded "Friday cars".
Lol. We drew like 20 of them in a row. Lol. I think our year model had a lot of issues from what I have read
I have a 2016 ford transit 350 dually double sliding cargo doors.with 11 thousand miles. 3.5 eco-boost .it tacks of fast 🚐💨👍🏽🙂🇺🇸 I have 0 problem.low miles for now .will see how thing unfold. I’m very happy with price. I’m turning into a camper van gear hauler fully customize it may take about a year that explains the low miles. I recommend the high roof extended 🤪
My transits doors were being annoying and not closing properly and turns out there was a recall for the doors so we set up and appointment to get the doors replaced and a day before our appointment the drivers rear door fell off and beacause of that they would not replace the doors lol
Ouch. That sucks man
Yea and our exhaust is falling off the front driveshaft is breaking down the handle for th gate broke off the passenger side light sometimes turns on the onboard computer is garbage the seat belt buckle on one of the seats is broken and it's a 2017 brand new
And the reason they would not honour the recall was because they thought we ripped the door off of the car lol
@@legendz-_-smashr8839 man it's so crazy. Since I posted this video so many people think I am just making all this up. Nice to see we are not the only ones with real issues with these vehicles
It's a shame cause there nice looking cars and they are easy to drive and stuff but my god there garbage they are horrible if we ever get the chance were gonna but the Mercedes van I think it was called a sprinter or something
every ford I have bought has had a major problem early on, Never buy a ford vehicle.
Our company have bought five Transits since 2016 and they have had one break down in 400,000+ combined miles?
We have gone 100k in ours with no breakdowns just a bunch of trips into the shop for prevention
Funny mine doesn't say that at all. the only thing it will say is "Phone Disconnected" Never mentions "Sync"
+Van Time that sounds about right
You didnt mesnsion what engine is it
There is 3
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Hi ... I've noticed that the radio of my transit overheats a lot ... it is possible that in a short time I will go through those problems ... I still have no mechanical problems, my Van has 53 K I hope it stays well because it is a work vehicle ... good video ... thanks for the information.
louisg giron what year is yours?
louisg giron I would see if there may be a recall on your year model. Just as a precaution
GetOffTheGridGuy
2016
Man you need to have the recall work done. Every 30k miles. The drivetrain and the electric one we had done applies to yours also. Your ford dealer can confirm and schedule the service for you
I have a 2016 Ford transit, going on 56,000 miles no problems at all, only thing is the recall of drive shafts every automaker have recalls not a big deal for me. I truly love it , maintenance very cheap . I’m planning on buying another Transit.
Thank you so much for your comment. It has been a good van but we have had many issues out of the many transits our company has.
@@Gonewithjon my 2016 transit 350 with ecoboost has 217,000 miles. Runs perfect but I have the driveshaft support bearing noise now
Since the e series cutaway is getting new interior and new dash and radio and gauges in2021 there using the gauges u see in the new f250s and the f250 steering wheel
I have noticed the econoline chassis is still available as a cab and chassis. Still seeing new econoline based motorhomes and box vans etc. I think Ford knows this is still the go to chassis for heavy duty applications. Maybe these are left over but I still see em at new car lots.
Thanks for the video. I was considering upgrading from my 1994 Dodge B250 with the 360 motor, but at this point I am thinking my old Dodge just maybe more reliable than any of the new ones. You helped me change my mind.
I do love mine but it taken some time
@@Gonewithjon It seems I am reading horror stories on all the new ones, on top of all the money you pay.
I made my Toyota Sienna cargo van honesty no better I wish my van was little bigger for extra space
Add a Aluminium 5x8 trailer
U.K. Ford Mondeo.21 years old, 210,000 hard miles (our roads are not like US ones - more like dirt tracks). 3 rubber suspension bushes, leak in windscreen washer bottle, 1 elec window slow - BUT - it has the original one piece exhaust. We have salt on our roads every winter. The back box looks like something from hell but no holes. I have kept the old lady, she's been good to me. New Mondeo far too hard a ride. Ford have dumped the UK, can't say as I blame them, pity though.
Bought 2012 Ford focus BAD TRANSMISSION.. bought a 2011 Ford ranger and transmission went bad and had to replace transmission. Ford still hasn't figured out how to make a good transmission. Stick with Chevy
I had 2020 transit Cargo with maintenance package just today 136038 mile on it and Transmission broke down had to spent 8600.00 not cool at all. just change oil by myself only one the rest is all dealler stil broke down not recomended at all for any reason.
Ford has throttle body, and computer problems on there cars just dealt with this problem on my Ford Fusion that I sold. They want do a recall, but offer an extended warranty that they do not honor. Stay away from Fords.Also the rear seats are an headache to let down and move.
Yeah man. They did the recall on ours. It's still jacked up
Very interesting , I have driven ford transits from my first mk2 to the 20 year old mk 5 I am still driving now , I originally worked for are local council and when I left they had changed from the mk 5 to the mk 6 that had the new engines that kept breaking down , very glad I kept my old mk 5 on the road the legendary banana engine as they are known over in the UK , that ford stopped using after the mk 5 .
At least you’re getting notices. I’ve not liked mine since about 6 months in. At least mine was still under warranty when the transmission went. It was that new. Never again!
My transit has 783927 miles, apart from regular maintanance and a starter and an alternator nothing major
That's awesome. I know there are some great ones out there
Gone With Jon its an old 2003 Connect with a 1.8 TDDi diesel, with a blistering 75 HP (new) now about 55 i guess
My 2016 ford transit 150 is an awesome van. 0 problems.
I've had many recalls on my 2015 transit 350.
Overall did you still like the van?
@@Gonewithjon yes I've am done many jobs with it for my limo business. I would like to get the 350 HD next.
@@therrienmichael08 nice. Mine is still going strong at 112k miles.
@@Gonewithjon 93,104
I have 2 transit connects 2010 and 2011 the small 4 cylinder one. I will admit the parts are made cheaply. The one i drive has 130k. To me the locks on it are the biggest problem. One of the vans makes the most annoying cringy sound when you unlock it. The other van you have to manually lock the door before you step out because the actuators are junk and cost $300 each. I cant complain about the engine and gas mileage though.
And the all new 7.3 gas engine will be available in the e series replaces the 6.8 v10
Wow you trash the entire van based on a crappy radio. Why not replace the stereo system?
You must not have watched the whole video
I am presently seeking a Ford transit cargo to purchase. i LOVE the layout of the Ford Transit cargo but heard the ECOBoost option has caused a ton of issues. U.S. 2015 was voted worst overall, 12 recalls, drivetrain, powertrain fuelpump, etc...shakes at 60-70mph. 2016-2017 also tons of recalls. 2018, not so much but Ford still can't get it together. I understood this was the number one van in europe but US cant get out of their own way. I have dealers literally lying about the recalls trying to resell the transits on the lots. I heard a bunch who love them, no issues, but at $30,000 plus it's a sketchy purchase....but i still really really want one. Maybe 2019/2020 will be better.
Even with the issues we have had, I still love the thing. I think any car can have issues. I am at 110k miles and she is still rolling.
@@Gonewithjon got a 2018 transit 150 med roof w 42000 miles/ taking my first road trip to ny from fl - i already love the space. drives great. wish it had a better radio.
@@purelovepaintings5075 I am so happy for you. All I can say is invest is a good bluetooth speaker and secure it down. It solved my connectivity issues. Sounds great. You are going to have so much fun. Wish I could see pictures from that first trip. Congrats
2016 transit i use for work hasn't been a good experience..tracks with wiring on both sliding doors are fuked up. wipers issues, so many issues and several of my colleagues drives transits for work also and they have more issues that i do.im just being modest..gas mileage is nice though...
Electronics has ruined our lives, particularly our cars. Unless you are a geek with time on your hands, modern electronic everything has just made life more difficult. Most people don't need hundreds of options that we are forced to go through and then program just to turn on a car radio.
In the old days it was a ten second operation to press an on/off button, turn a knob to get your desired radio station, then another knob to adjust the volume. So how have electronics made life easier? We don't need car radios that can be used from everything from a cardiac defibrelator to an electron microscope!
And linking a mobile phone to your car audio system.... Forget it! Just use your phone for sending and receiving phone calls.
Of course if you grow up dependent on your smart phone, lose it and you will be incapable of breathing without your life support system! You will have to learn to talk to people instead of texting!
Then of course if your car breaks down you can't get it fixed on the side of the road. You have to get it towed to the USS Enterprise Star Fleet workshops to get it started.
Life was really much simpler and more enjoyable 50 years ago.
And then there are Fords.................................
Anyway the next problem could be a smashed head: when you have to stop immediately and the whole crap from the back will fly into you: get some wall between seats and cargo space. In europe cargo van without this wall cannot be on the road. This is dangerous even if you carry only small items.
I have thought that 100 times. Maybe 1000. It would be the last problem with it
Microsoft “blue screen” error now in a car radio 😂🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Got the A plan thru my brother; was going to get a Connect. Nothing but bad reviews on Fords. NO FORD FOR ME...even with a discount. Bought a 99 Econoline from the factory....warranty up and trouble started. I should know better to think Ford.
Not being able to turn off prompts is indeed annoying. Yes, I know 911 is turned off, I'm the one that turned it off.
Best vehicle I've ever owned by a yard mile. No mechanical problems with mine at all.
Christopher Astin that is awesome man. We have 22 of them... we have not been as fortunate. I hope yours continues to run flawlessly
so do I
My opinion, your anyi Ford
I biught my 2015 transit new, 80k later its been virtually trouble free. I traded up from a Mercedes 07 sprinter that was a nightmare. So go buy your company a sprinter, and see what junk really is
We have 11 Mercedes sprinter vans I think they've had a problem or two out of those also. I think it's all subjective everybody's going to get a bad one every now and again
Why is so much of your video focused on issues with connecting your phone to the radio? Who cares? I leave my radio on one station and never touch the radio. I really don't think that matters to the commercial industry that much.
Never buy the first two years of any new model. Number 1 rule never buy the first two years of a new model because it takes them that long to get the bugs and faults out. Our 18 model doesn't drip.
I have a work van bad breaks ford transit in the shop two times for the back breaks
Your brakes break?
I was neutral about transit, but after i saw what it withstood in the Hands, of one heartless son of a bitch, that neglected all imaginable services, i hail transit all day every day! Ford transit, mk6, 2001 model. Yes, it rusts, but that can be dealt with. Thanks ford!
These Transits are pieces of shit. Mine's a year old and the ford supplied bottle jack won't jack up the van to change the tire. For your Sync chime on startup, select it to utilize 911 and it will quit saying that annoying stuff on every startup.
Guff City Rollers finally someone else who understands. I have had haters for this video who seem to have no idea about these vans . Mine was "fixed" but still leaks water everytime it rains. Lots of water
My company invested in these vans, but now has switched to the Chevy Express vans. The Transits look good on paper, but fail in the real world. I had a '16 before my '17 and the throttle body went out on me during rush hour on I-65. Terrible quality. Almost caused me to have a horrible accident from a total loss of power. Tell your haters to suck one.
Guff City Rollers 65? Where u at
Louisville, KY Derby City
just seen 17 promaster, the floor was in pitiful shape already! I got 2000ram van. had couple issues but no hurry to spend 10x$ for newer problem
At least Ford is actually handling their recalls...
I can agree. It's been a good van overall.
Bring back the E-series ford