Nice vans if you ignore the engines. Trouble is nowadays the VW engines are near as bad
Ford ranger stopped dead
- Thread starter james ds
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- Lincolnshire
Does it mainly have to be made in Germany or japan, or just the badge?... thinking of those Japanese Nissans here?
- Location
- Nottingham
You seem to have mistaken me for someone who actually cares about ford engines, my original point that you so strongly disagreed with was someone saying that the euro 6 ford engine only last 100k miles and need servicing every 5k, which I know to be nonsense given the mileages I do, which can be multiplied x10 at least across the rest of our team.
But anyway.... Nevermind
You can say it however many times you like, they are still horrendously unreliable and badly designed engines
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- Nottingham
Trying to convince me or reinforce your own thoughts at this point? 
I think it's more the other way around. Hence mercedes sprinter is far more popular despite a much higher priceTrying to convince me or reinforce your own thoughts at this point?
- Location
- Lincolnshire
Not even close .
What is the most sold van in the UK?
Britain's most popular vans and pick-ups
- 1) Ford Transit Custom - 39,503 registrations. ...
- 2) Ford Transit - 24,898 registrations. ...
- 3) Volkswagen Transporter - 17,478 registrations. ...
- 4) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - 17,345 registrations. ...
- 5) Ford Ranger - 14,855 registrations. ...
- 6) Vauxhall Vivaro - 13,305 registrations.
You've not got any figures for the transit jumbo then? the one that competes with the sprinter? Or is it off the bottom of the list?
Thought you didn't care about ford? Why you trying to defend a cheap sh*te product?
fermerboy
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- Banffshire
Boys, don't fight about it!! 
Christ this is a forum to allow us all to gain knowledge and info, it also means manufacturers can't hide behind " never seen that before" type excuses, so let's use it to our advantage!!
No matter what brand of truck they all seem to have a weak spot, some folk get lucky and run big miles with no hassle but if you read between the lines you can easily spot a trend.
Things I learn from here are,
Rangers seem to be poor on engines, oil pump failure being main reason, possibly belt connected. I know of a few personally that have had seized engines replaced.
Isuzu have crap DPF, and the 1.9 isn't well liked.
The VW everybody likes but nobody can afford used.
The Nissans had shite engines then shite chassis but were easier bought.
The Hilux are pretty good, but like the rest newer ones are softer than the old indestructible models.
Mitsibushis do OK but are soft on engine headgaskets, plus they don't import them anymore.
Edit, forgot about Landrover products, they will of course break down every 5 mins, and don't even think of running one out of warranty as you will end up destitute!
The others nobody will try because they are scared of the resale value or being a laughing stock down the market/Dealer yard!
All of them are too much ££££
Also learnt,
Some folk are ridiculously hard on vehicles.
Some folk are ridiculously easy on vehicles.
Some folk have too much money and run jeeps that they have no need for.
Some folk are very opinionated and can't accept others might also be right!
I read too many pickup threads on here.......
Christ this is a forum to allow us all to gain knowledge and info, it also means manufacturers can't hide behind " never seen that before" type excuses, so let's use it to our advantage!!
No matter what brand of truck they all seem to have a weak spot, some folk get lucky and run big miles with no hassle but if you read between the lines you can easily spot a trend.
Things I learn from here are,
Rangers seem to be poor on engines, oil pump failure being main reason, possibly belt connected. I know of a few personally that have had seized engines replaced.
Isuzu have crap DPF, and the 1.9 isn't well liked.
The VW everybody likes but nobody can afford used.
The Nissans had shite engines then shite chassis but were easier bought.
The Hilux are pretty good, but like the rest newer ones are softer than the old indestructible models.
Mitsibushis do OK but are soft on engine headgaskets, plus they don't import them anymore.
Edit, forgot about Landrover products, they will of course break down every 5 mins, and don't even think of running one out of warranty as you will end up destitute!
The others nobody will try because they are scared of the resale value or being a laughing stock down the market/Dealer yard!
All of them are too much ££££
Also learnt,
Some folk are ridiculously hard on vehicles.
Some folk are ridiculously easy on vehicles.
Some folk have too much money and run jeeps that they have no need for.
Some folk are very opinionated and can't accept others might also be right!
I read too many pickup threads on here.......
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Very fair summary thatBoys, don't fight about it!!
Christ this is a forum to allow us all to gain knowledge and info, it also means manufacturers can't hide behind " never seen that before" type excuses, so let's use it to our advantage!!
No matter what brand of truck they all seem to have a weak spot, some folk get lucky and run big miles with no hassle but if you read between the lines you can easily spot a trend.
Things I learn from here are,
Rangers seem to be poor on engines, oil pump failure being main reason, possibly belt connected. I know of a few personally that have had seized engines replaced.
Isuzu have crap DPF, and the 1.9 isn't well liked.
The VW everybody likes but nobody can afford used.
The Nissans had shite engines then shite chassis but were easier bought.
The Hilux are pretty good, but like the rest newer ones are softer than the old indestructible models.
Mitsibushis do OK but are soft on engine headgaskets, plus they don't import them anymore.
The others nobody will try because they are scared of the resale value or being a laughing stock down the market/Dealer yard!
All of them are too much ££££
Also learnt,
Some folk are ridiculously hard on vehicles.
Some folk are ridiculously easy on vehicles.
Some folk have too much money and run jeeps that they have no need for.
Some folk are very opinionated and can't accept others might also be right!
I read too many pickup threads on here.......
Lakesdigger
Member
And don't forget that the owner who is happy and content with their vehicle choice and having no problems won't be in one shouting about it online. 99% of what you read or can find out about any vehicle or machine online will be the bad stuff from often only the experience of a few.Boys, don't fight about it!!
Christ this is a forum to allow us all to gain knowledge and info, it also means manufacturers can't hide behind " never seen that before" type excuses, so let's use it to our advantage!!
No matter what brand of truck they all seem to have a weak spot, some folk get lucky and run big miles with no hassle but if you read between the lines you can easily spot a trend.
Things I learn from here are,
Rangers seem to be poor on engines, oil pump failure being main reason, possibly belt connected. I know of a few personally that have had seized engines replaced.
Isuzu have crap DPF, and the 1.9 isn't well liked.
The VW everybody likes but nobody can afford used.
The Nissans had shite engines then shite chassis but were easier bought.
The Hilux are pretty good, but like the rest newer ones are softer than the old indestructible models.
Mitsibushis do OK but are soft on engine headgaskets, plus they don't import them anymore.
Edit, forgot about Landrover products, they will of course break down every 5 mins, and don't even think of running one out of warranty as you will end up destitute!
The others nobody will try because they are scared of the resale value or being a laughing stock down the market/Dealer yard!
All of them are too much ££££
Also learnt,
Some folk are ridiculously hard on vehicles.
Some folk are ridiculously easy on vehicles.
Some folk have too much money and run jeeps that they have no need for.
Some folk are very opinionated and can't accept others might also be right!
I read too many pickup threads on here.......
YELROM
Member
- Location
- North Yorkshire
But try getting an engine sorted by Ford under warranty, they come out with every excuse under the sun to wriggle out of paying
Our ranger is on its third engine!!
farmerm
Member
- Location
- Shropshire
What would you suggest, purchase a pony and trap instead?
buy a vehicle that doesnt have known major issues?
- Location
- North Wales
Pony's can go lame or get multitude of other ailments.
- Location
- Lincolnshire
I dont own a ford truck/Van, just pointing out your impression of lots of sprinters out there isnt true, and having a quick google sprinters come in quite a few sizes.
The Vito isnt in the top 10 so no idea how many it sells.
Wellytrack
Member
Best going transit I’ve seen is the V8 ambulance my neighbour bought at an auction, the go to vehicle if a push on was needed!
I was in having my MOT on Landcruiser. Chap behind me had a two year old Ranger, with less than 15k km on the clock. Bugger all proper work done. Just tipping with horse box sort of like. He said he has lost count of how many times it’s been back to the dealer. Litany of different problems.
Cowabunga
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- Location
- Ceredigion,Wales
Transit andDefender has had a recall to change dodgy injectors and the early type oil pumps that were/are prone to failure. Ranger has not. The current ranger engine has had injector issues and some have been recalled. The issue was leaky injectors causing sump oil dilution. I believe that they have also factory fitted a modified heavier duty set of wet belts now also.
I used to work at the place that did the conversions, IAD in Worthing. Last ones I saw were a pair of Transits for conveying 'human organs in transit', sometime around '92 / '93.