Ford Transit Sport Van 2.2 TDCi Reviews
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★★★★☆
“transit 140 sport”
Written on: 07/05/2013 by brickie007
Just purchased a 60 plate with only 16000 miles and have to stay they are great looking vans but am a little concerned about tyre wear. Can you not get a XL (extra load) tyre which has a 99w rating to fit wheel size? Is there anyone who has tried or knows? please help (read more)
★★★★★
“My first impressions”
Written on: 08/08/2011
I am very happy of owning the sport van from new for the last three months. It is really great looking, comfortable, and powerful. Three thousand km on the road now and everything working ok. The only thing I don't like is the green colour of the car computer display. It’s very difficult to read the information shown on the display, because of the poor display colour resolution. This is something that has to be changed. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“transit sportsvan abs system refuses and topspeed 160 km/h”
Written on: 24/06/2011 by ronglas (1 review written)
first of al sorry for my english, i bought the car new at the dealer it started with driving on the highway when i had to make an emergency stop and the ABS system refuses, had to pump 2 more times before it works.The dealer checked out the car several times but couldn`t find anything.The same [problem happened 8/10 times that year before they decided to replace the ABS pumpsystem. Two days later when i stood still on a hill i was suprised that the stood still for about 4 seconds, called the... (read more)
★★★★★
“bought van march 2010, sea grey, silver bonnet...”
Written on: 28/03/2011 by carpentero (1 review written)
bought van march 2010, sea grey, silver bonnet stripes, van has had a lot of jealousy from fellow dudes in my joinery trade as it looks fantastic in comparison to their basic white junk!!, had roof leak issues and other minor probs but dealer in aberdeen been quite good at resolving them...then doin more damage...grrr!!!van turns heads everywhere and ill be gettin a stainless exhaust with quadruple pipes made soon to shut the mockers up!!, bit overpriced but i work hard and deserve the... (read more)
★★★★★
“Had my sport van 6 months now and love it. Was worried...”
Written on: 11/03/2011 by hello134 (1 review written)
Had my sport van 6 months now and love it. Was worried about the tyre issue but ive done 9000 miles and ive still got just under half of the tread left! The bluetooth can be a bit flaky but ive been told alot of ford stuff is the same. Everyone comments on it too. Cant fault it at all. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I bought my black 2009 Transit 260 Sport Van from...”
Written on: 10/02/2011
I bought my black 2009 Transit 260 Sport Van from Marshalls at Cambridge, traded in my Mazda 5 MPV, only 4000 miles on the clcok, but it just WASN'T Transit. I had been driving an old "L" reg, 1993 "Smiley Face" low roof for the last 13 years,don't do that many miles a year but it was time to upgrade. The Sport van I bought had been modifed inside with a massive great wide full FOUR person seat. It folds down flat if you wanted a sleep out in the van and also folds up flat against the... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Had it 3 months parked up on the front all shiny and...”
Written on: 25/01/2011 by gazlaa (1 review written)
Had it 3 months parked up on the front all shiny and new some gypo- (seen them earlier) drives past,catches his eye! comes back at nite for my unique silver grille only fitted to ink blue transits rips my ford badge off and the grille but snaps it as the alarm went off had a clifford proximity alarm fitted- well recommended! Rang fords for a price £280+vat at least 3 week wait apart from that very happy with my gypo magnet. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“load of rubbish black smoke misses in 2nd gear keeps...”
Written on: 20/01/2011
load of rubbish black smoke misses in 2nd gear keeps reving when clutch ingaged and in reverse been in to ford 30 times (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Had this van from brand new. The van looks the part...”
Written on: 27/11/2010
Had this van from brand new. The van looks the part but not really the part for a work tool. Had many issues with this van which to be fair to Ford have been sorted but took too much of my time. The screws to the steps (front bumper) were rusty and left bad stains on the alloy steps, these were replaced three times under the warranty as the same problem kept occurring, now the screws have been upgraded to avoid this problem but what a waste of the the plates when they should have upgraded... (read more)
★★★★★
“Excellent van since remap carried out, putting out 172...”
Written on: 03/10/2010
Excellent van since remap carried out, putting out 172 bhp. Better than driving a car. Great valur for money. I have had no issues what so ever with this van it has been a pleasure to drive. Since the remap it is giving me excellent mpg for a van of this size. (read more)
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★★★☆☆
“bought a transit t280 limited van with the sport 140...”
Written on: 10/09/2010 by paulg123 (1 review written)
bought a transit t280 limited van with the sport 140 engine turbo pipe kept blowing off and now just had a new engine due to 4th injector overheating and cracking piston this was at 60015 hope this one lasts (read more)
Katedaily's Response to paulg123's Review
Written on: 04/08/2012
Interesting I have the same van but converted to a motor home. It's a 2008 and after 14,000 miles it broke down - suspected injector prob which caused a hole in the piston which meant a new engine! £3000. Now 1000 miles later broke down again - this time ford say new turbo! £2200. Is this just bad luck or a known problem. Lost all confidence in this vehicle which was supposed to be used for relaxing weekends away with the family but instead caused huge stress, lots of time waiting for tows and a huge amount of money!
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★☆☆☆☆
“I have had transit vans for years & had no problems...”
Written on: 13/07/2010
I have had transit vans for years & had no problems with them at all so when ford brought out the 'rolls royce of transit vans'I just had to buy it! What a mistake!A total waste of money,it is unreliable as the turbo cuts out almost everyday,the tyres are a total joke,the engineer at fords admitted off the record that this model have a real bad problem with the wheels buckling causing the tyres to wear,he said the only solution was to sell it privately as fords part ex scheme was a joke... (read more)
★★★★☆
“van looks good ecomonical 33 mpg Had issue with turbo...”
Written on: 27/05/2010
van looks good ecomonical 33 mpg Had issue with turbo hose coming off AA man said common problem with 2.2 Engine due to poor clips, tyre life ok my van came fitted with Michelen primacy Hp tyres Front tyres lasted 19,000 miles rear tyres still only half worn, I see other vans come fitted with conti sport contact tyres maybe there soft compound, 245/45/18/100Xl tyres will fit the 7.5J rims much more common size than 235 you can get mid range tyres online for £100 and premium for about £140... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“I Bought a brand new transit sport in september from a...”
Written on: 24/05/2010 by SLATES (1 review written)
I Bought a brand new transit sport in september from a reconised ford dealer . After closer inspection I discoverd CV boot split , overspray around passenger door lock , and passenger door not shutting right , runs in paintwork around front wheel arch and above side skirt , dirt in paint work up near side ,overspray over side door rail , large bubble of paint on roof peeling , bonnet out of line , screws holding front bumper on missing , black transfer on front spoiler peeling , dent... (read more)
Noafordlover's Response to SLATES's Review
Written on: 04/08/2010
hi mate have got a 09 sportvan in black have problems with it from 250ml, what assessor and solicitors did you use, as i am 6,000 in and getting know where,
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★☆☆☆☆
“Has anyone had a problm with engine blowing up ,this...”
Written on: 22/04/2010 by j l dooley (1 review written)
Has anyone had a problm with engine blowing up ,this is my second transit sport van and both have had new engines because injector puts ahole in one of the pistons
please let me no
thanks lol
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★☆☆☆☆
“the transit as been 2 me in my life the best van ever...”
Written on: 07/04/2010 by seancat1516 (1 review written)
the transit as been 2 me in my life the best van ever built then we got this brand new shinie load ov falling apart most unreliable load ov junk whitch was fallowed by an absalute shambles 4 aftercare id ever known we would rather put trust in a 1980s 500 owner lada than the new sport we have had 5 radio head units 4 resprays 4 sets alloys 2 sets tyres 2 door mirrors 99percent ov which was damage whilste being repaired 18mths we have had van 10 mths ov it in repair it is uneceptable that the... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Transit sportvan, black, 2 leather heated seats fitted...”
Written on: 08/01/2010
Transit sportvan, black, 2 leather heated seats fitted rather than bench seat. Its an excellent van love it, just dont love the tyre wear. 25k miles and onto third set on front. Got 14k out of second set which were Kuhmo. This is better than 9k on the continentals that were originally fitted. So another set on today, hopefully another 14k miles on these ones. They are not too badly priced either. The only headache is getting a punture, bloody stupid goo and compressor dont seem to do a lot (read more)
★★★★☆
“Bought the van in July, I've had 5 transits previous,...”
Written on: 08/01/2010 by LLCJ4 (1 review written)
Bought the van in July, I've had 5 transits previous, Panther Black, Ford fully lined rear, first 2 services towbar and tank of diesel for free. Drives like a dream, no tyre problems,after 8k, yet. Only problem has been trim rattle under nearside wiper, had been booked in for 6/01/10, but Ford wouldn't road-test in snow, so has to be re-booked. I'm planning to superchip or Bluefin upgrade, any thoughts on this ? Cheers. James Weldon. P.S. Ford have said there is a 5 pot, Volvo,... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“got the panther black sport van i could have sprayed...”
Written on: 16/12/2009
got the panther black sport van i could have sprayed it better with a airasoll can paintwork is the worse i ever seen hairs in paint run on wheel arch never seen anything like it and tyers are slicks after 5000 miles and when i rang ford customer service the lady said they had not had any complaints about tyers what a joke should have bought a volkswagon instead (read more)
★★★★★
“I love my Ford Transit Sport Van 2. I have chipped and...”
Written on: 16/08/2009
I love my Ford Transit Sport Van 2. I have chipped and delimited it and to address the tyre issue I have filled them with Nitrogen so the walls dont flex as much and at 6000 miles the tyres look perfect, I sometimes find the van starts and cuts out but I am updating the ECU this week so hopefully that will be sorted with the update.I have put an HID kit which is perfect. (read more)
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★★★★☆
“So far Ford Transit Sport Van hasnt let me down apart...”
Written on: 18/07/2009
So far Ford Transit Sport Van hasnt let me down apart from the tyre wear ,no spare wheel didnt even have the goo until i rang ford and asked for it good job i work in a tyre garage and bought a wheel & tyre at a reasonable price,battery going flat if you leave the doors open too long with the interior lights on when clean the inside, no ashtray or cig lighter, inter cooler pipe blowing of going up the dual carriageway 3 times and the engine malfuction light coming on when its cold and im... (read more)
Gypsyboi's Comment
Written on: 29/03/2010
I found this review very helpful because... he explains about his ride ands tells wat goes wrong so you can expect wat will go wrong
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★★★☆☆
“ford transit 2.2 is a fantastic van, looks great, but...”
Written on: 17/06/2009 by belgster (1 review written)
ford transit 2.2 is a fantastic van, looks great, but let down by ford after sales and customer service. big time problem with tyre. solution, fit 245 60 18 not saying it will give you 30 thousand miles but you will defently get 10 to 12 tho if driven well. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Ford Transit Sport Van 2.2 TDCi is a great looking...”
Written on: 04/05/2009 by patwalker (2 reviews written)
Ford Transit Sport Van 2.2 TDCi is a great looking van, always a head turner.
very smooth ride just like driving car and even faster.
had mine cipped 190bhp its very fast.
spent over £1500 on chrome bits but looks the biz
well its tyres again, but i complained to ford and did not back down, they gave me a full free services so they are taking some blame for the tyres, there are plenty of good tyres out there that fit and look well and they come in at £200 a pair. yes my turbo pipe fell...
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★☆☆☆☆
“think thy should be sorted out by FORD theirs lots of...”
Written on: 05/04/2009 by bad sports
think thy should be sorted out by FORD theirs lots of problems (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Had 350 MWB 135bhp before 55 plate in which i did...”
Written on: 06/03/2009 by steve Dare
Had 350 MWB 135bhp before 55 plate in which i did 170,000 miles never put a foot wrong. Done 9,000 miles in sport never put a foot right. How have ford got it so wrong on their flagship van. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Ford Transit Sport Van 2.2 looks the part & goes good...”
Written on: 12/02/2009 by cheggs (1 review written)
Ford Transit Sport Van 2.2 looks the part & goes good when it goes. However: here we go, tyres, tyres ,tyres ,quarter glass fell out , egr valve, engine management light constantly, tyres,drivers elec window, hair on paint on back door, turbo intercooler hose 6 times, more tyres ,& last but not least, bearings in gearbox failing not bad considering its only done 27k.typical of ford to dismiss these problems , maybe if i had not just one van but a large fleet , they may have helped out more.... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I love this Ford Transit Sport Van 2.2 TDCi. great to...”
Written on: 07/02/2009 by tss (1 review written)
I love this Ford Transit Sport Van 2.2 TDCi. great to drive and the performance is better than expected. looks excellent - even with the stripes. re-living my youth. not what customers expect when you arrive to repair thier roof. Tyres! what more can be said. new fronts and only done 7000miles. also wish the alloys did not stick out futher than the tyres. scuffed a kerb last week and started to cry! passenger front now damaged. have blamed the wife! tyres would not put me off another. still... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Well what can I say, with all the trouble I've had...”
Written on: 07/01/2009
Well what can I say, with all the trouble I've had trying to sort out the tyre issue on my new Ford Transit Sportvan to say I'm disappointed with buying this van is an understatement. Love the look of it but unless you can afford to purchase tyres at not £200 (as mentioned on a previous review) but £300 then don't buy one!
They eat tyre's.
Ready for the third set at 16,000 miles now. Ford need to get to the bottom of this problem, big-time.
Averages at £50 a month for tyres and that's...
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★★★★★
“Well what can I say? I love it, there are not many...”
Written on: 16/12/2008 by troskey (1 review written)
Well what can I say? I love it, there are not many cars that perform, handle or drive as well. OK the panel work is not perfect but if I had wanted a rolls and not a work van id have bought one. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Overhaul a good van i like mine and have added many...”
Written on: 02/10/2008 by patwalker (2 reviews written)
Overhaul a good van i like mine and have added many xtras. i took those stupid strips off straight away i think they give the van the wrong image i know some one who as had engine chipped god does it move its now 185 bhp and does not use any more fuel unless he is really giving it some boot will have mine done soon glad i bought it and i think its only the tyres that are letting it down ford should sort it out . (read more)
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★★★★★
“Where do I start? Panel finish and paint quality on my...”
Written on: 01/10/2008
Where do I start? Panel finish and paint quality on my Ford Transit is awful, every panel is distorted by welds and dents, engine malfunction light is on frequently, tyres on the front have lasted just over 4600 miles (they cost £200ish) it cuts out when you are driving, not great too have no brakes or steering, you do not get a jack or brace or even a spare wheel, you do get a small compressor and some "goo" when you use it the tyre is then scrap you then have to spend £33 on another can... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Where do I start, panel finish and paint quality...”
Written on: 10/05/2008
Where do I start, panel finish and paint quality awful, every panel is distorted by welds and dents, engine malfunction light is on frequently, tyres on the front have lasted just over 4600 miles (they cost £200ish) it cuts out when you are driving, not great too have no brakes or steering, you do not get a jack or brace or even a spare wheel, you do get a small compressor and some "goo" when you use it the tyre is then scrap you then have to spend £33 on another can of "goo" and buy... (read more)
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Guest's Response to ronglas's Review
Written on: 28/06/2011
all transits are top speed limited