Thrash it every day for 150 thousand miles like a proper tradesman and see what goes wrong thats a proper road test . No mention of reliability . Good review of the cup holders though
I have had a 2019 L1H1 Custom Limited for 3 months and 2500 miles. Best thing I have ever driven car or van. I love this van so much I cant begin to tell you.
I have a 2018 L2H1 (Branded a 340L here in Australia, with some Limited features, but not all of them) & it has the 2L with 6 speed Auto. It is absolutely fabulous & I have done nearly 70000 kms in 18 months or so travelling around Australia for work (& Pleasure) hassle free & loving it. I came out of a VW caddy (Which I loved) with the 1.9 & 6 speed DSG & am seeing similar fuel numbers. I am a convert. The only thing I upgraded was the sound system, & in saying that used all the ford Head unit, just added 2 amps, one each for the competition Tweeters in the original location & grill, & competition 6.5" mids in an adaptor. The door also have quite a bit of Soundmat in them to take the drumming out of the door skins. A 10" Powered sub sits under the middle passenger seat in the underseat box.
Vanarama very happy with the transit we have it from new still on original engine and gearbox it is a 2.2 tdci apart form a clutch and tyres brakes and it is serviced every 12000 miles with all ford parts😀😀😀😀👍
I Love all My Vans and Minibuses AsF! But Iove My Transits More AsF! Thank You Otosan Kocalie🇹🇷💖😎and Thank You Big Man and People Working at Vanarama! Keep up the good work AsF!👍🏿😎🙏🏿🚚
I've always been a transit fan, I've had the pleasure of time in a very well specced connect limited. Like being in a 2 seater mondeo with monstrous space in the back, ridiculously comfortable! Right now me and my siblings are considering a van to convert to a day van/camper. Obvious choice for most is the vw, a decent set of wheels, lowered and some body changes and they look stunning..... but I think I have talked them into going transit custom instead, you get so much more for far far less!
Tom here: It's a review/overview. You don't need me rating a van for you, my job is to show you the van's ins and outs and let you decide if you want to research further. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have - I'm a van geek!
Ive had 3 transits 2007 a 2010 and a 2014 now aboit to get the 2019 I had many cars and I always go back to the transit its the best ever vehicle I have owned the its the van that can...
Have 171reg 130bhp transit with 126000 kilometers and onto to my 4TH SET OF INJECTORS all under warranty,being back to main dealership numerous times so if you're thinking of buying one ask the dealership have they had issues with injectors,like to hear your replies.
And Vanarama! After I watched Your Review of Your Custom, I'm Sharing This on Facebook For More People to Watch and Subb to You all and Helping You Supporting You! Keep up the good work People!👍🏿🙏🏿
@@vanaramauk Yeah Mon! And Tom? Do You Remember Desmond's? Long before Your time when You were Born and Before You we're even a Twinkle in Both Your Parent's Eyes! Only Cus Your🔞Tom Life😎UP!
After driving a primastar and vivaro for 9 years. I now drive a custom l1h1. And its very nice. Big mirrors with wideview and blindspot mirror(vw transporter still not:s). Love the dash. The only thing i really hate is the back suspension. Way to light bouncie. With normal construction tools and stuff. Every bump of thing you feel the back bouncing up and down. Thinking of adding backup springs next to the original suspenson. Had it on my vivaro and it drove great.
Lovely review. I bought myself new last year August Limited 300 with 170hp goes very well. There's only 1 thing I really don't like about this van and it's very annoying especially in winter. It's the heater with it's 3 settings. You can't leave it on to blow into cabin, to heat up your hands simultaneously whilst it's blowing on front windscreen. However you can leave it on simultaneously blowing it on windscreen whilst it's blowing on your feet. In other vans you can dial it manually accordingly how much you want to divert the air to hands and windscreen
@@vanaramauk I've got a second van 5 days ago same limited but this time 130hp. But there's no such a thing as heated steering wheel for vans. So big flow in my opinion from facelifted custom van
Best friend who also has a Transit Custom Limited 2016 just gave it to his son and bought a VW Transporter 2019 with 10K. His words were that the build quality wasn't as good, the engine only had 5 speed gearbox which didn't deliver as much power and there were nowhere near as many nice bits/additions. I asked him 'Why the hell did you buy it then'? He stated that he thought that the VW badge made him feel 'cooler'. Can't help some people I guess.
Tom here: You always end up paying a bit of a premium for some badges - Mercedes, VW, etc. And often it's worth the expense - I'm a huge Transporter fan, but the Custom is great too. It's the UK's best-selling van for a reason, right?
Everything you need to know looks great particular version with drawl is an L1H one so that's the shortest length and the shortest height get some nice extra ticket to the first one to notice shrimp around the big blue 2 L diesel engine turn off superb it's just down there as well of everything visibility is superb 16
@@joannalawrence834 I pick it up in ten days time, so excited. Then off to Cornwall for two weeks to try it out, then Southern Spain for three months in November, are you doing the conversion yourself?
been a transit fan had them all m1 to m8 this is the best SO FAR my mk6 was the rust box of the centry had to back the first one after 7 months they changed it for me my mk5 did three hundred and fifty thousand engine was great and gearbox not much rust mainly because it was made in uk i await what this one offers
Tom here: The new Transit Custom is the best yet. It's overall a much more comprehensive and reliable vehicle for a van operator. In 2019 it sold well over 50,000 units in the UK alone. Amazing really.
Considering Ford are the market leaders their after sales care is dreadful A nightmare to get repairs or service carried out without having to wait weeks for a slot and days without a vehicle If they had 24 hour service like Mercedes , Iveco to name a few, I believe they would double their sales One of our transit tippers suffered a seized rear caliber after only 3 months on the road I ended up having to get an independent to repair it at my cost as for safety I couldn’t wait plus I just couldn’t have the vehicle off the road And the hassle to get reimbursed via the so called warranty was not worth it. Never again we have returned to Mercedes simply for the after sales care and no down time with their 24/7 service
Tom here: Again, I've heard this from other people. But, I also hear really great things about Ford all the time so it's difficult to tell whether these are isolated events or more of a pattern.
Tom here: That's great to hear. I'm a big fan of the Custom. It's solidly built. It's a shame other people don't have such great experiences with them.
Great review! I’m having trouble deciding between the Transit Custom and the Transporter T6.1 - any insights?? They both drive great when I tried them!
Tom here: I'd go for the Transit Custom for sheer all-rounder wallet-friendly performance. But, if I had a load of free cash, I'd get the Transporter on the side.
@@vanaramauk if budget wasn’t an issue, would you prefer the T6.1? I think reliability and robustness would be my priority, they both drive great and have enough gadgets for my needs, I’d like to just have one last me a good number of years with no dramas
@@D_L_J_83 How many T4/T5's do you still see on the roads. How many Transits of the same age? Same goes with the newer Transits - longevity isn't something you get with them. Not to mention the added cost of 3rd party security.
@@effervescence5664 I think there are more T4/T5’s here in Australia but maybe not by much there are still heaps of Transits but not the Customs, but it’s just dominated by the Hi Ace and iLoad here. You guys seem to have more experience with these vans hence why I’m asking. I wish you were a bit more clear or direct which is which but I’m assuming you guys have more T4/T5’s on the roads, but I also read that the Transit Custom outsells everything else in the UK
I’ve just bought a new custom Ltd in silver, handles Beautifully, fully loaded with gadgets, was in two minds whether to buy a va transporter 6.1, having a caddy for 8 years, so far so good, it’s good on diesel around town, I can’t complain at all.
Interesting review. But something very important and rarely covered in van reviews that many owners have suffered is van security. How easy is it to break in and steal expensive work equipment or steal the van, catalytic converter or diesel fuel. Are the door locks enforced to stop crowbar or drill breaking the lock are there added locks to stop doors being bent down for entry. Is there alarm options, tracking, phone alert.
@@vanaramauk Thanks Tom, I know tradesman who have had there van broken into several times in one year loosing £1000's of pounds of tools and not being able to work. My van was broken into and I was shocked how easy it is as the metal around the locks is not much thicker than a tin can and needs to be reinforced, these aren't cheap vehicles. Van manufactures need to wake up and greatly improve in many cases pathetic locks with £1000's of tools onboard.
@@raymondrixon2209 Hi Raymond, thanks for getting back. Yes a security utility is the answer. But it would be much easier if they upgraded/enforced/beefed up the locks when they produced/built these vans in the first place and tried to stay one step ahead of the thief's rather than owners having to upgrade the locks/security or find out the hard way. A lovely new van full of expensive specialist bespoke tools getting nicked can be a horrendous nightmare.
When it’s got nothing in the back it’s very bouncy. After having my h2 l1 for 10 months now doing town and some motorway driving. I wouldn’t say 30mpg was very good. Cracking van though. Best on the market. Still room for improvement though.
Tom here: They sell in huge numbers and rightly so. There's not many other vans that offer the blend of top-spec interiors and practicality for a competitive price!
Had nothing but trouble with mine from injectors fuel pump and now the gear box needs replacing worst van I’ve had for reliability. My old fiat did 200000 and never fail me
Proably, allways been Fords biggest probelm. Seen 10 year olds that's needed welding on the frame, not much that has changed since then in the production so some nice undercoating wouldn't be stupid
@Graham P Jolly Tom here: Apart from working for a leasing company? Well, there's the significant savings, business benefits, predictable costs, the ability to change vehicle every few years without any worry of depreciation, etc...
@Graham P Jolly Tom here: Where to start? When you lease a brand new van you only pay for the period of time you own the vehicle (2-5 years), not the whole outright price, so you spend less for it and won't be hit by depreciation - you just give it back at the end of the contract and upgrade to the next brand new van. Brand new vehicles are also covered by the manufacturer's warranty, so if the worst happens & something breaks you won't have to shell out your own money to have it fixed (depending on the terms of the warranty). Also, because the van is brand new, it won't need an MOT for the first 3 years so you don't have to spend on MOTs. Road tax is also included in your monthly payments already. If you're VAT registered, you can claim VAT back on your monthly payments. In most cases, leasing will offer the lowest up-front initial rentals (deposit) and lower monthly payments than PCP contracts.
@Graham P Jolly Tom here: No, we're not saying there's no point in buying one. We always say that leasing might not be for everyone, but as a leasing company we're always keen to point out the financial benefits of a lease over buying outright. Our account managers can go into huge depth if you'd like our office number?
Yes I will agree they are brilliant driving vans and really good build quality. But they're not ideal for multi-drop parcel delivery. Continuously turning the engine off and on 150 + times 6 days a week brings up the engine management light on with the message drive to clean exhaust filter overloaded. Heavy on diesel and on adblue.
Tom here: Yep, I agree. That style of driving will put a lot of load on the engine. Although, I reckon the more powerful engines should cope better. Also, I've heard other people say that about the AdBlue - how much do you go through on average do you reckon?
I drive a new Merc Sprinter for work, and this Transit seems far more highly specified and for a cheaper price! The Merc has not even got a left arm rest.
Would of prefer to have a card holder hider under the gear stick instead of another cup holder... Think they had this in the transit range from the previous models. Also annoying that they have ramen away the hinged flaps on top of the dash board as on the new models of the transits these exist and hide things like sat navs, running leads etc but now it looks untidy!
Tom here: You've got some good Ford van knowledge there... the card holder was right underneath the radio controls in the old model. And it is odd how little things like wire hiders are missed when manufacturers stop putting them in.
@@vanaramauk it would of been nice too have these old features come standard in the new customs transits. Also you have you press the unlock button inside on the door to open the rear doors about 5 times to open it 🙄 I have a 68 reg work van custom eco blue limited version
The only issue with this van is the security with, we have a few of ours broken into. The metal is really thin and is easy to bend. This has been done to combat fuel efficiency. The could do with better locks on the rather than having to spend £3-4K to make it really secure.
@@vanaramauk it’s a shame as they are a lovely van to drive, after over 40 years in production you would have hoped they would have addressed security. We have had £23,000 in tools nicked over three break ins. The damages they caused was about £4500 over the three. We changed over to the Vauxhall’s combo van now.
Received my self speced Transit Custom M1 combi L1 H1 one a week ago. Have only driven 300 K's but already I love it. Fantastic on so many levels including automatic steering wheel parking. Used it on the weekend to make a delivery of 20 odd art works for a friend, could have fitted another 50, so much room. I haven't had much to do with Fords for years and I can tell you they have progressed beyond all my expectations and more. If you are considering one you won't be sorry. (Disclosure : I am a real person who is just excited about Transit Customs!)
Tom here: Hi Neil, I'm also a real person who loves the Custom! Thank for the comment, glad to hear you're having a good time with the new van. You've picked a personal favourite of mine!
It's ok doing a quick review ,I had mine for 3 an a haf years sofar from new 109000 motorway miles at 83000 had to have a head gasket an new head fitted by ford took them 9 weeks.then alternator which is acceptable then ignition barrel jammed up drive shafts gone bought another one from ford 321 quid when it turned up it's a refurb an then oil sensor on the sump was playing up so changed it then had a knocking in bottom of engine changed oil pump an now fuel pump is knocking
Tom here: You've clearly been driving it well though - looks like you've got a good amount of use out of it. Shame about the repeat visits to the mechanic though...
Of course. Ford are known for being unreliable and are being sued in a class action for their disgusting treatment of their customers over refusal to fix problems with their dual clutch. Ford just announced another 2 Billion dollar loss today. I am a doctor not a Toyota salesman but there is a reason Toyota sells the most cars and vans in the world.
@@doctorboy5892 Tom here: Toyota are a great company - with a range of great vehicles. You're clearly not a Ford fan. I was reviewing the van, simple as that.
Sorry to ask on an older video but have you driven the auto version? I am put off buying the auto due to it being a dual clutch type and ford has a bad history with dual clutch autos.
Tom here: No need to apologise - glad people still watch these videos - the van is the current version of the Custom. I have driven pretty much every version of the Custom and the auto was a joy to drive - comfortable and effortless. The newer the Custom the better the box will be. Thanks for watching.
Things that let this van down, injectors/adblue issues, hundreds of them buying stored in fields before being sold so they already have body and chassis rust at less than 2 years from manufacturer (not even sold in some cases). & lastly but most know, crap locks by far the easiest van to peel and steal or if someone hasn't had the driver door lock blanked over/changed use that. On the plus side these known issues mean the price is always far less than other Brands and the trim level is higher if you match price to price.
@@vanaramauk No, when you have to add after market locks/ security and reliability into account it's not class leading, it's just a cheap okay-enough all-rounder. Just because it appears good value doesn't make it class leading, just as measuring it on sales volume is a flawed metric due to cost of ownership for a Transit custom is far higher than many of its competitors. Almost no one I work along side or know owns their Transit custom they're all lease, but any other brand tend to be owned outright especially VW Transporters.
Love transits, but one thing I didn't like with this van was the plastic load liner thing. Seems to be made of the most slippy substance known to man, especially when wet. Unless you tie EVERYTHING down all you hear is it sliding about.
Tom here: I'd definitely choose to swap out the plastic for ply-lining or high-impact texturised boarding. Stops things sliding, and also means you don't have to tie everything down (you can get away with short hops). Also, when you lease from Vanarama, we ply-line the vans for free (plug plug).
I can tell you a few things that annoy me and I bought it today and did 200k. On it. First, when you get to 140km/h you get that banging wind noise inside the car with the windows up. That's stupid as hell. Second, The windows mist up on the outside and the blowers don't point to them so you can't demist it and the mirrors become obsolete. Third, it feels quite cheaply made inside even adjusting the steering feels like that plastic crap will break.
The dash storage is crap the reflection in the windscreen is quite off putting so the 3 compartments on the dashboard top are redundant, the old one with the closing lid was much better, I suppose the decision to ditch the lid was budget driven, not a good one in my humble.
Tom here: Everyone is entitled to their opinion, Billy. I've heard similar comments from other people on the van, but it doesn't take much away from the overall package which is highly regarded!
@@vanaramauk Its not an opinion its fact the dashboard compartments are useless in because of the reflections if you have documents in them you can hardly see out of the windscreen I personally think its an health and safety issue.
@@mbingham10 Tom here: It might need a bit of a rethink on the cabin storage... I'll admit that much... but again, I'd say the overall package is a top choice in the market.
I wanted to buy a custom but if i want a different colour besides white I have to wait 5 months to get 1 in Australia Insane... But they advertise you can order in 4 colours but no that's a special order FORD ITS 2019 NOT 1920 WHEN THE MODEL T CAME OUT YES SIR YOU CAN HAVE ANY COLOR AS LONG AS ITS BLACK
Tom here: No, it's actually a monitor for an after-market rear-view camera that was fitted to the review vehicle we were given to review. It was a rubbish camera. If you want a reversing camera I'd go for a proper Ford option - they are much much much better.
Tom here: Security on the Custom is good, but I'd always say it's worth upgrading security on your business vehicle - new alarm system, slam locks, etc.
Terrible, since lock down started almost 20 Transits been done in my area half of them not peel and steal either. Considering how rife it is and how long the issue has been known they should have been factory upgraded with multi-point locks and the driver door lock changed out already. It's the most sold van but that's not an excuse, the other brands get hit by peel and steal on occasion but at least the locks can't be well you know having got one!
@@vanaramauk I am seriously thinking of getting the Kombi (seats in back) version. The one I tested I thought exactly like you, 2nd and 3rd gear never got tired!
Tom here: Absolutely, but every vehicle has them. It's not my job to bad-mouth the vans - it's to show you what's available. I hope that's what I do. I appreciate the feedback & support.
The middle seat is not heated ! Brake peddle to high ! The storage in the dash is rubbish as it will reflect on the windscreen! The 240 converter is below the hand brake ! ( why ) ???? Stupid place for it ! The locks are shite !
Driving company transit custom. First 3 years were really good, but after that problems started. Mot advisery- leaking engine oil, not excessive. Half the engine covered in oil😂 last week lost 5th gear- apparently known issue for these vans. New gearbox will definitely not be cheap. To sort oil leak will also be some cost. Drove other Ford vans (older custom, connect) and they were like problem after problem after another problem. Its crazy how unreliable they make vans these days. Seems like car technology is going backwards. Oh and apprentice wee fiesta 3yo just packed in- engine completely gone, sold it for 500£ to scrapies.. Definitely wouldn't spend my own money on ford trash
Tom here: Your guess is as good as mine, Henry. They're the solid all-rounder in the category - good engines, good interiors, good loading bays. Do you drive one?
@@henrylogman5368 This deal on Vanarama.com might be worth a look - leasing is often a lot cheaper than buying used: www.vanarama.com/ford-van-leasing/transit-custom/2-0-ecoblue-105ps-low-roof-trend-van-9943.html
@@henrylogman5368 Tom here: Looks like the customer service got in a recommended deal below. I'd say the 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine is the best choice, it's an excellent engine - but you'll only get it on the new versions.
@@vanaramauk hello, i am call from portugal and i have a litle youtube channel. I like to do the same review, with comercial vans. But in portugal the car brands do not help to do this review. What arguments do you use for brands lend vans?
@@vanaramauk hiya, cant fault the van but the auto start/stop feature has never worked on mine sine i got it last year....its never available due to the vehicle charging...not a dealbreaker but if its one of the main features then i think ford should fit a big enough battery to suffice! otherwise the van is great 👍
You obviously love the van, but why were you doing 70MPH on dual carriageway. The speed limit for a van is 60mph, thought you would know that working for a van company !!!
I found it difficult to hear your comments due to the level of the music , the sound levels are almost the same, so at times just become a blah blah blah.
Tom here: Sorry to hear that, Pete. Might be a blend of our levels and your speakers. We have subtitles available if anything becomes too hard to hear again.
Yes but hes not telling all the problem these vehicle give . Engine failure . Turbo replacement braking wiring loom , water pump, breather system getting blocked dpf egr getting blocked start stop failure, on windy days doors over stretching causing body repair, leather cheap, power steering leaking , ford dealership so busy with repairs takes weeks before they can diagnose wheel nut need replacing . This is a joke when so many things go wrong with these. In my experience I'm talking about the euro 5 model. It takes the piss when I paid £31000 for 9 seater. Cost of all these repairs is astronomical. I was lucky the engine went 3 month before the warranty went. They use cheap o rings. Oh caliper ceasing up as well. Also they had my vecile for 6 weeks to replace my engine block. Gabe me no curtisy car or any loss of earnings. Otherwise I love driving this custom just build quality is a fucking disgrace.
Your right there mate the Euro 6 is terrible. Got a 2016 2.2 and a 09 vito. Both brilliant vans, Mercs better for comfort etc. However don’t think I’d go for the new euro 6 from ford they are a disappointment to be honest. They are a cheaply built can now, ford don’t care about you once you bought it that’s all that matters to them. Gotta wait 3 months for you injectors to be changed it’s ridiculous
Doesn’t fit an 8 x 4 sheet in though does it? Unless it’s empty...style over practicality. I guarantee scuffs to your legs and dented back doors in no time. Oh, and wave goodbye to your tools! Ford pride themselves on the worse security.
Great vans until the dpf starts playing up and the digital mileage gauge has a mind of its own and cuts the van out even with loads of fuel in it oh yeah gear change sloppy after 30k
Tom here: with regular servicing those kinds of issues should be eliminated, and with every new version they eliminate more and more. The latest version is the best yet.
@@vanaramauk we are a independent ford service dealer based in South West London we have over 40yrs experience with ford commercial vehicles at present we have seven transit custom vans in our workshops all with the issues I mentioned previously and all have had comprehensive servicing at recommend intervals ford got it wrong with the new models in afraid.
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Thrash it every day for 150 thousand miles like a proper tradesman and see what goes wrong thats a proper road test . No mention of reliability . Good review of the cup holders though
I bought myself the MSRT crew cab version and i have to say that i am absolutely loving it - great review of a great van..
I have had a 2019 L1H1 Custom Limited for 3 months and 2500 miles. Best thing I have ever driven car or van. I love this van so much I cant begin to tell you.
I have a 2018 L2H1 (Branded a 340L here in Australia, with some Limited features, but not all of them) & it has the 2L with 6 speed Auto. It is absolutely fabulous & I have done nearly 70000 kms in 18 months or so travelling around Australia for work (& Pleasure) hassle free & loving it. I came out of a VW caddy (Which I loved) with the 1.9 & 6 speed DSG & am seeing similar fuel numbers. I am a convert. The only thing I upgraded was the sound system, & in saying that used all the ford Head unit, just added 2 amps, one each for the competition Tweeters in the original location & grill, & competition 6.5" mids in an adaptor. The door also have quite a bit of Soundmat in them to take the drumming out of the door skins. A 10" Powered sub sits under the middle passenger seat in the underseat box.
Tom here: Glad to hear you're loving this van. The Custom is a stalwart performer.
Tom here: Love this. You should send me over some images of your work.
Amazing review, you convinced me !
We have 2015 transit custom with 225 000 miles still going strong 👍
Tom here: See what I mean? These vans are hard as nails!
Vanarama very happy with the transit we have it from new still on original engine and gearbox it is a 2.2 tdci apart form a clutch and tyres brakes and it is serviced every 12000 miles with all ford parts😀😀😀😀👍
@@gerrydays1909 Tom here: So it's a 100% Ford - bet it still runs like a dream too!
Vanarama yes pedal to metal going to keep it on as not worth a lot with that miles it still runs well and nice to drive 😀😀😀😀👍
that the same as me
great van
I Love all My Vans and Minibuses AsF! But Iove My Transits More AsF! Thank You Otosan Kocalie🇹🇷💖😎and Thank You Big Man and People Working at Vanarama! Keep up the good work AsF!👍🏿😎🙏🏿🚚
Tom here: Thanks for the comment, S.A.A.C. Loving the support - we'll keep up the good work for sure!
I've always been a transit fan, I've had the pleasure of time in a very well specced connect limited. Like being in a 2 seater mondeo with monstrous space in the back, ridiculously comfortable!
Right now me and my siblings are considering a van to convert to a day van/camper. Obvious choice for most is the vw, a decent set of wheels, lowered and some body changes and they look stunning..... but I think I have talked them into going transit custom instead, you get so much more for far far less!
Tom here: Love a Mondeo!
Me too i am a trade and love em i had 5 different types and each one gets better
@@jasonwindebank5455 your a trade 🤔
Honest review for an honest van . 👍
Best Review of the Ford Transit Custom I've seen yet. Thanks
Tom here: Really glad you enjoyed it. Did it answer all your questions?
@@vanaramauk yeah it was pretty good. However this model isnt available in the Canary Islands, the closest to it is the Sport.
Tom here: The Canary Islands... I've only been once to Lanzarotte and it was lovely. It would be lovelier with a few Ford Transit Customs, eh?
@@vanaramauk absolutely yes. Tenerife by far is the most beautiful of the islands.
@@9plusinstalaciones Tom here: I'll add it to my bucket list. :)
I may be cynical but this is not a review! It’s a promotion video by a company that leases vans!
Tom here: It's a review/overview. You don't need me rating a van for you, my job is to show you the van's ins and outs and let you decide if you want to research further. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have - I'm a van geek!
Ive had 3 transits 2007 a 2010 and a 2014 now aboit to get the 2019 I had many cars and I always go back to the transit its the best ever vehicle I have owned the its the van that can...
Tom here: Thanks for the comment, Patricia. You and many other people feel the same way about Transits. Great vans!
Have 171reg 130bhp transit with 126000 kilometers and onto to my 4TH SET OF INJECTORS all under warranty,being back to main dealership numerous times so if you're thinking of buying one ask the dealership have they had issues with injectors,like to hear your replies.
Did you do a review on nissan nv200 not the e? Thanks great reviews
And Vanarama! After I watched Your Review of Your Custom, I'm Sharing This on Facebook For More People to Watch and Subb to You all and Helping You Supporting You! Keep up the good work People!👍🏿🙏🏿
Tom here: Really appreciate you spreading our content, glad you're enjoying it so much.
@@vanaramauk Yeah Mon! And Tom? Do You Remember Desmond's? Long before Your time when You were Born and Before You we're even a Twinkle in Both Your Parent's Eyes! Only Cus Your🔞Tom Life😎UP!
@@alexascs2679 Tom here: I don't remember Desmond's... but as you say, it might be from before my time.
After driving a primastar and vivaro for 9 years. I now drive a custom l1h1. And its very nice. Big mirrors with wideview and blindspot mirror(vw transporter still not:s). Love the dash. The only thing i really hate is the back suspension. Way to light bouncie. With normal construction tools and stuff. Every bump of thing you feel the back bouncing up and down. Thinking of adding backup springs next to the original suspenson. Had it on my vivaro and it drove great.
Tom here: It can be a bit bouncy, even under load (but usually when it's not been properly distributed in the back.
Cut the roof off. Got yourself a pickup 👍🏼
@@firstlast3507 after reading a variety of your comments I have to ask, are you trying to be a wanker? Or does it just come naturally to you?
Lovely review. I bought myself new last year August Limited 300 with 170hp goes very well. There's only 1 thing I really don't like about this van and it's very annoying especially in winter. It's the heater with it's 3 settings. You can't leave it on to blow into cabin, to heat up your hands simultaneously whilst it's blowing on front windscreen. However you can leave it on simultaneously blowing it on windscreen whilst it's blowing on your feet. In other vans you can dial it manually accordingly how much you want to divert the air to hands and windscreen
Tom here: True that! It's why I get really excited when I see a commercial vehicle has a heated steering wheel. Warm hands are happy hands, right?
Tom here: Also, I'm glad you enjoyed the review.
Is the 170hp worth going for ?
@@cmal90 if you mainly will cary tools around or light stuff than no difference. If you'll carry heavy stuff on regular basis than go for 170hp
@@vanaramauk I've got a second van 5 days ago same limited but this time 130hp. But there's no such a thing as heated steering wheel for vans. So big flow in my opinion from facelifted custom van
Has it got a lined roof in cargo to stop it raining inside in winter ? Always annoying to find all your tools wet 🙈
I treated myself to a sport in chrome blue with full spec and 18 black alloys they are expensive but i love it
Tom here: Love it, great choice of colour!
So
@@firstlast3507 well i am bragging aint i work hard earn well so why not👍
Hello. Is the mirror a dash cam?
whats that mounted where the mirror would go
Best friend who also has a Transit Custom Limited 2016 just gave it to his son and bought a VW Transporter 2019 with 10K. His words were that the build quality wasn't as good, the engine only had 5 speed gearbox which didn't deliver as much power and there were nowhere near as many nice bits/additions. I asked him 'Why the hell did you buy it then'? He stated that he thought that the VW badge made him feel 'cooler'. Can't help some people I guess.
Tom here: You always end up paying a bit of a premium for some badges - Mercedes, VW, etc. And often it's worth the expense - I'm a huge Transporter fan, but the Custom is great too. It's the UK's best-selling van for a reason, right?
Good move. VW build the best caravans.
Everything you need to know looks great particular version with drawl is an L1H one so that's the shortest length and the shortest height get some nice extra ticket to the first one to notice shrimp around the big blue 2 L diesel engine turn off superb it's just down there as well of everything visibility is superb 16
Tom here: Do you drive one? They're great vans.
Didn’t want to commit to the MPG figures? Looking at one myself, looking at reviews on the TC from 2018.
Great review thank you, got an orange one on order to convert to a camper.
How did your camper conversion go? I'm about to do the same! Jo
@@joannalawrence834
I pick it up in ten days time, so excited. Then off to Cornwall for two weeks to try it out, then Southern Spain for three months in November, are you doing the conversion yourself?
What about the wet cam belt recall?
been a transit fan had them all m1 to m8 this is the best SO FAR my mk6 was the rust box of the centry had to back the first one after 7 months they changed it for me my mk5 did three hundred and fifty thousand engine was great and gearbox not much rust mainly because it was made in uk i await what this one offers
Tom here: The new Transit Custom is the best yet. It's overall a much more comprehensive and reliable vehicle for a van operator. In 2019 it sold well over 50,000 units in the UK alone. Amazing really.
Ok fan boy. We all see you at the dogging spots.
Just ordered one :-) :-)
Tom here: Yes, Michael!
Lucker :)
Idiot.
How's it going a year later?
Considering Ford are the market leaders their after sales care is dreadful
A nightmare to get repairs or service carried out without having to wait weeks for a slot
and days without a vehicle
If they had 24 hour service like Mercedes , Iveco to name a few, I believe they would double their sales
One of our transit tippers suffered a seized rear caliber after only 3 months on the road I ended up having to get an independent to repair it at my cost as for safety I couldn’t wait plus I just couldn’t have the vehicle off the road
And the hassle to get reimbursed via the so called warranty was not worth it.
Never again we have returned to Mercedes simply for the after sales care and no down time with their 24/7 service
Tom here: Again, I've heard this from other people. But, I also hear really great things about Ford all the time so it's difficult to tell whether these are isolated events or more of a pattern.
You are aware of the huge class action against Ford for their disgusting treatment of their American customers over their POS dual clutch?
Isn't the Transit a legend van I have owned mine for 11 years and it has never left me stranded never broken down 👌
Tom here: That's great to hear. I'm a big fan of the Custom. It's solidly built. It's a shame other people don't have such great experiences with them.
Vanarama It depends I think how people look after them
@@forza223bowe5 Tom here: That too.
Why
Great review! I’m having trouble deciding between the Transit Custom and the Transporter T6.1 - any insights?? They both drive great when I tried them!
Tom here: I'd go for the Transit Custom for sheer all-rounder wallet-friendly performance. But, if I had a load of free cash, I'd get the Transporter on the side.
@@vanaramauk if budget wasn’t an issue, would you prefer the T6.1? I think reliability and robustness would be my priority, they both drive great and have enough gadgets for my needs, I’d like to just have one last me a good number of years with no dramas
@@D_L_J_83 How many T4/T5's do you still see on the roads. How many Transits of the same age? Same goes with the newer Transits - longevity isn't something you get with them. Not to mention the added cost of 3rd party security.
@@effervescence5664 I think there are more T4/T5’s here in Australia but maybe not by much there are still heaps of Transits but not the Customs, but it’s just dominated by the Hi Ace and iLoad here. You guys seem to have more experience with these vans hence why I’m asking. I wish you were a bit more clear or direct which is which but I’m assuming you guys have more T4/T5’s on the roads, but I also read that the Transit Custom outsells everything else in the UK
I’ve just bought a new custom Ltd in silver, handles Beautifully, fully loaded with gadgets, was in two minds whether to buy a va transporter 6.1, having a caddy for 8 years, so far so good, it’s good on diesel around town, I can’t complain at all.
1:15 the mpg r supperve, well, what is 29mpg ?
Absolute madness that we don't have this "Custom" model in North America.
yeah we also dont have friendly fire
Interesting review. But something very important and rarely covered in van reviews that many owners have suffered is van security. How easy is it to break in and steal expensive work equipment or steal the van, catalytic converter or diesel fuel. Are the door locks enforced to stop crowbar or drill breaking the lock are there added locks to stop doors being bent down for entry. Is there alarm options, tracking, phone alert.
Tom here: Great shout, I'll look into how we cover this topic.
@@vanaramauk Thanks Tom, I know tradesman who have had there van broken into several times in one year loosing £1000's of pounds of tools and not being able to work. My van was broken into and I was shocked how easy it is as the metal around the locks is not much thicker than a tin can and needs to be reinforced, these aren't cheap vehicles. Van manufactures need to wake up and greatly improve in many cases pathetic locks with £1000's of tools onboard.
buy a utility ... see how that goes for security .. a twin cab even better ... put all your stuff in the back seat ... just saying
@@raymondrixon2209 Hi Raymond, thanks for getting back. Yes a security utility is the answer. But it would be much easier if they upgraded/enforced/beefed up the locks when they produced/built these vans in the first place and tried to stay one step ahead of the thief's rather than owners having to upgrade the locks/security or find out the hard way. A lovely new van full of expensive specialist bespoke tools getting nicked can be a horrendous nightmare.
Great video again, but can I ask which power output was this model, the 130 or the 170?
Tom here: Hi Melvyn, if memory serves it was the 130PS version. Very nice.
When it’s got nothing in the back it’s very bouncy. After having my h2 l1 for 10 months now doing town and some motorway driving. I wouldn’t say 30mpg was very good. Cracking van though. Best on the market. Still room for improvement though.
Tom here: Yes! It's really nice to hear someone properly getting behind this van! And always, there's always room for improvement in any van.
Vanarama yep. I done a review of this van a year ago. Use one everyday day.
@@GregsMowing Tom here: I'm a big fan of this van. Especially the cup holders... did I mention those?!?!
Lots of room for improvement. 1'9" should be enough.
My Prosperity why?
Best vans on the road by far best spec also
Tom here: They sell in huge numbers and rightly so. There's not many other vans that offer the blend of top-spec interiors and practicality for a competitive price!
How's that?
I WISH THEY BROUGHT THESE TO CANADA!
Is the Speed Limit in this type of van, NOT 60 Mph on a dual carriageway ???
Tom here: My foot slipped.
@@vanaramauk Typical van driver
Can u add the links you mentioned in the video like the infotainment system. Would live more info on that.
Tom here: They are on their way, our editor is busily pulling them all together, scripting the VOs, etc. Thanks for bearing with us. :)
@@vanaramauk sounds like you need another guy to help do your videos. Let me know if you need me :-)
Tom here: Ahhh, a pitch for work, eh?
@@vanaramauk yes indeed :-) I'm sure I could add a little bit extra to your vids as a working Plumbing and Heating engineer :-)
@@beexpressplumbing Tom here: What you thinking?
Love the van. I wish it sold in America
Tom here: It always confuses me why these don't end up stateside.
@@vanaramauk Ford UK arm sadly Ford US does not make it although they make the larger connect van
Had nothing but trouble with mine from injectors fuel pump and now the gear box needs replacing worst van I’ve had for reliability. My old fiat did 200000 and never fail me
Which one do you prefer? Vivaro, Transit Custom, Expert or Transporter
Tom here: Ford Transit Custom offers the best value for money. No doubt in my mind.
I drove the new 2019 Toyota Hiace (australian model) - god damn it was nice to drive it absolutely destroyed my VW transporter in every aspect.
Tom here: The Hilux is a great truck. You going to lease one?
@@vanaramauk covid hit me hard. I will wait until the end of the year before I look at buying my next Toyota.
@@AridersLifeYT Tom here: Totally understand. Hope things pick up ASAP.
Does not appear to be available in the U.S. or Canada as of November 17, 2019
Tom here: That's a real shame. Wonder why? I'll try to find out.
We are not so nasty to put you through the pain of owning the rubbish.
Do they need there under chassis rust proofed like the previous transit???
Tom here: All van bodies nowadays have to be treated with an underlying anti-corrosion coating of some sort. The Custom is no different.
@@vanaramauk not necessarily I've never heard of any VW having rust issues under the van
Proably, allways been Fords biggest probelm. Seen 10 year olds that's needed welding on the frame, not much that has changed since then in the production so some nice undercoating wouldn't be stupid
Hope it doesn’t sound like a silly question, but do you need to have a commercial business to buy a van, or can private buyers have one?
Tom here: Nope, if you want a van, you can have a van. But I'd definitely recommend looking at leasing a new one rather than buying a used one.
@Graham P Jolly Tom here: Apart from working for a leasing company? Well, there's the significant savings, business benefits, predictable costs, the ability to change vehicle every few years without any worry of depreciation, etc...
@Graham P Jolly Tom here: Where to start? When you lease a brand new van you only pay for the period of time you own the vehicle (2-5 years), not the whole outright price, so you spend less for it and won't be hit by depreciation - you just give it back at the end of the contract and upgrade to the next brand new van. Brand new vehicles are also covered by the manufacturer's warranty, so if the worst happens & something breaks you won't have to shell out your own money to have it fixed (depending on the terms of the warranty). Also, because the van is brand new, it won't need an MOT for the first 3 years so you don't have to spend on MOTs. Road tax is also included in your monthly payments already. If you're VAT registered, you can claim VAT back on your monthly payments. In most cases, leasing will offer the lowest up-front initial rentals (deposit) and lower monthly payments than PCP contracts.
@Graham P Jolly Tom here: No, we're not saying there's no point in buying one. We always say that leasing might not be for everyone, but as a leasing company we're always keen to point out the financial benefits of a lease over buying outright. Our account managers can go into huge depth if you'd like our office number?
Yes I will agree they are brilliant driving vans and really good build quality. But they're not ideal for multi-drop parcel delivery. Continuously turning the engine off and on 150 + times 6 days a week brings up the engine management light on with the message drive to clean exhaust filter overloaded. Heavy on diesel and on adblue.
Tom here: Yep, I agree. That style of driving will put a lot of load on the engine. Although, I reckon the more powerful engines should cope better. Also, I've heard other people say that about the AdBlue - how much do you go through on average do you reckon?
@@vanaramauk about 9 litres a month but my driving style is completely different from most people's
Tom here: Wow! You must be eating up the miles, right?
@@vanaramauk yes.around 35000 a year maybe more.
@@Mark360x Tom here: That's a lot. Leases often top out around those mileage limits per annum.
I'm not a tradesperson and I want one! I'd put my bikes and other gear in it. Surely better than a truck as everything more secure.
Tom here: I don't blame you, it's a great van. You can get it double cab too for the crew or family.
That's not the standard lock on the drivers door is it?
Tom here: It's a secure lock added as a factory option. Just an added bit of peace of mind.
It's a lock off a proper van, a VW Caddy maxi.
15th👍🏿from Me too AsF!😎
I drive a new Merc Sprinter for work, and this Transit seems far more highly specified and for a cheaper price! The Merc has not even got a left arm rest.
Tom here: The Custom takes some beating on value for money. You get a lot of van for your money.
@@vanaramauk What would you say about the Proace, in terms of value compared to the transit?
Wheres the sync 3 video?
Sync 2 available by monthly subscription. Sync 3 was cancelled because of covid-19.
Would of prefer to have a card holder hider under the gear stick instead of another cup holder... Think they had this in the transit range from the previous models. Also annoying that they have ramen away the hinged flaps on top of the dash board as on the new models of the transits these exist and hide things like sat navs, running leads etc but now it looks untidy!
Tom here: You've got some good Ford van knowledge there... the card holder was right underneath the radio controls in the old model. And it is odd how little things like wire hiders are missed when manufacturers stop putting them in.
@@vanaramauk it would of been nice too have these old features come standard in the new customs transits. Also you have you press the unlock button inside on the door to open the rear doors about 5 times to open it 🙄 I have a 68 reg work van custom eco blue limited version
Tom here: Yep, I've experienced that one only once myself... I thought I was pressing the button wrong. However, it was a tiny glitch, nothing more.
Sync 2.5 in this review. The Sync 3 has an APIM module and sat nav included. Trust me, 2.5 is fine and google maps far better than Ford’s sat nav.
The only issue with this van is the security with, we have a few of ours broken into. The metal is really thin and is easy to bend. This has been done to combat fuel efficiency. The could do with better locks on the rather than having to spend £3-4K to make it really secure.
Tom here: Yeah, it's a comment I've heard a lot.
@@vanaramauk it’s a shame as they are a lovely van to drive, after over 40 years in production you would have hoped they would have addressed security. We have had £23,000 in tools nicked over three break ins. The damages they caused was about £4500 over the three. We changed over to the Vauxhall’s combo van now.
Received my self speced Transit Custom M1 combi L1 H1 one a week ago. Have only driven 300 K's but already I love it. Fantastic on so many levels including automatic steering wheel parking. Used it on the weekend to make a delivery of 20 odd art works for a friend, could have fitted another 50, so much room. I haven't had much to do with Fords for years and I can tell you they have progressed beyond all my expectations and more. If you are considering one you won't be sorry. (Disclosure : I am a real person who is just excited about Transit Customs!)
Tom here: Hi Neil, I'm also a real person who loves the Custom! Thank for the comment, glad to hear you're having a good time with the new van. You've picked a personal favourite of mine!
Self spaced. You mean something else I'm shore.
@@firstlast3507 You don't read so well MP?
It's ok doing a quick review ,I had mine for 3 an a haf years sofar from new 109000 motorway miles at 83000 had to have a head gasket an new head fitted by ford took them 9 weeks.then alternator which is acceptable then ignition barrel jammed up drive shafts gone bought another one from ford 321 quid when it turned up it's a refurb an then oil sensor on the sump was playing up so changed it then had a knocking in bottom of engine changed oil pump an now fuel pump is knocking
Tom here: You've clearly been driving it well though - looks like you've got a good amount of use out of it. Shame about the repeat visits to the mechanic though...
Of course. Ford are known for being unreliable and are being sued in a class action for their disgusting treatment of their customers over refusal to fix problems with their dual clutch. Ford just announced another 2 Billion dollar loss today. I am a doctor not a Toyota salesman but there is a reason Toyota sells the most cars and vans in the world.
@@doctorboy5892 Tom here: Toyota are a great company - with a range of great vehicles. You're clearly not a Ford fan. I was reviewing the van, simple as that.
Buy cheap, pay twice 👍🏼
Sorry to ask on an older video but have you driven the auto version? I am put off buying the auto due to it being a dual clutch type and ford has a bad history with dual clutch autos.
Tom here: No need to apologise - glad people still watch these videos - the van is the current version of the Custom. I have driven pretty much every version of the Custom and the auto was a joy to drive - comfortable and effortless. The newer the Custom the better the box will be. Thanks for watching.
Things that let this van down, injectors/adblue issues, hundreds of them buying stored in fields before being sold so they already have body and chassis rust at less than 2 years from manufacturer (not even sold in some cases). & lastly but most know, crap locks by far the easiest van to peel and steal or if someone hasn't had the driver door lock blanked over/changed use that.
On the plus side these known issues mean the price is always far less than other Brands and the trim level is higher if you match price to price.
Tom here: Absolutely. I always class this van as the class-leading all-rounder. You can't compete with it on price.
@@vanaramauk No, when you have to add after market locks/ security and reliability into account it's not class leading, it's just a cheap okay-enough all-rounder. Just because it appears good value doesn't make it class leading, just as measuring it on sales volume is a flawed metric due to cost of ownership for a Transit custom is far higher than many of its competitors. Almost no one I work along side or know owns their Transit custom they're all lease, but any other brand tend to be owned outright especially VW Transporters.
hmm i got a toyota townace from 2002 4117 k still runs like new one
Love transits, but one thing I didn't like with this van was the plastic load liner thing. Seems to be made of the most slippy substance known to man, especially when wet. Unless you tie EVERYTHING down all you hear is it sliding about.
Tom here: I'd definitely choose to swap out the plastic for ply-lining or high-impact texturised boarding. Stops things sliding, and also means you don't have to tie everything down (you can get away with short hops). Also, when you lease from Vanarama, we ply-line the vans for free (plug plug).
I can tell you a few things that annoy me and I bought it today and did 200k. On it.
First, when you get to 140km/h you get that banging wind noise inside the car with the windows up. That's stupid as hell.
Second, The windows mist up on the outside and the blowers don't point to them so you can't demist it and the mirrors become obsolete.
Third, it feels quite cheaply made inside even adjusting the steering feels like that plastic crap will break.
Anyone having multiple injector issues on this engine now that time has passed .
THE Ford Transit Custom review.
Tom here: Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.
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Hi mate, if someone could give you this or a VW for free what would you pick ? 😀
Tom here: Great question... if it was free, I'd the new 6.2 VW Transporter... but that's only cos it's free!
The dash storage is crap the reflection in the windscreen is quite off putting so the 3 compartments on the dashboard top are redundant, the old one with the closing lid was much better, I suppose the decision to ditch the lid was budget driven, not a good one in my humble.
Tom here: Everyone is entitled to their opinion, Billy. I've heard similar comments from other people on the van, but it doesn't take much away from the overall package which is highly regarded!
@@vanaramauk Its not an opinion its fact the dashboard compartments are useless in because of the reflections if you have documents in them you can hardly see out of the windscreen I personally think its an health and safety issue.
@@mbingham10 Tom here: It might need a bit of a rethink on the cabin storage... I'll admit that much... but again, I'd say the overall package is a top choice in the market.
Great review but please tone down the background music
Brilliant van I want one. How much is it ?.
Hi Dave, our monthly leases on the Ford Transit Custom with Limited trim start at £189pm. Feel free to check out our deals here: bit.ly/2DnTc9q
£189 for a extra £20 you can chose the colour
Is there a electric one yet
Why?
Tom here: It's on its way and a few hybrid versions too.
Yes, you wind it up with a key in the back. Nippy before the spring slacks off.
I wanted to buy a custom but if i want a different colour besides white I have to wait 5 months to get 1 in Australia
Insane... But they advertise you can order in 4 colours but no that's a special order FORD ITS 2019 NOT 1920 WHEN THE MODEL T CAME OUT YES SIR YOU CAN HAVE ANY COLOR AS LONG AS ITS BLACK
Tom here: Wow, that's a long time to have to wait. Imports?
This is nice, that is nice, tuther is nice. Nice, Nice, Nice Nice!
Tom here: Yeah... it's a verbal tick I'm trying to remove.
Is that a rear view mirror?
Tom here: No, it's actually a monitor for an after-market rear-view camera that was fitted to the review vehicle we were given to review. It was a rubbish camera. If you want a reversing camera I'd go for a proper Ford option - they are much much much better.
work horse
Tom here: Couldn't agree more!
so how is the security
had to spend a grand getting my one secure .
shame
Tom here: Security on the Custom is good, but I'd always say it's worth upgrading security on your business vehicle - new alarm system, slam locks, etc.
Terrible, since lock down started almost 20 Transits been done in my area half of them not peel and steal either. Considering how rife it is and how long the issue has been known they should have been factory upgraded with multi-point locks and the driver door lock changed out already. It's the most sold van but that's not an excuse, the other brands get hit by peel and steal on occasion but at least the locks can't be well you know having got one!
So is this the 96 KW version?
Tom here: This was the 130ps version, 96KW. Bang on!
@@vanaramauk I am seriously thinking of getting the Kombi (seats in back) version. The one I tested I thought exactly like you, 2nd and 3rd gear never got tired!
@@Neil-Aspinall Tom here: I don't blame you. It's a great van. Nice to drive and use.
06:48 isn't that a shewee he's hiding in there? he says it's for adblue but that's suss
So what about the Faults ?Every van has them.
Tom here: Absolutely, but every vehicle has them. It's not my job to bad-mouth the vans - it's to show you what's available. I hope that's what I do. I appreciate the feedback & support.
Fare point Tom .It takes a few years to show up faults .I want a reliable van over frills that cause problems
I think any company could make a van this nice with all the money Ford save on eliminating all forms of rust proofing.
Tom here: What problems have you encountered with rust on the Custom? Shame to hear it.
Mate I don’t like the hard plastic flooring at the back It’s not ideal Pallet keeps slipping on it If anyone buys it Buy it with wooden flooring
What about the terrible Security aspect well known to this vehicle ? ??
Tom here: All can be solved by added security options such as slam locks and Thatcham alarm systems. Vanarama can help with both.
The middle seat is not heated !
Brake peddle to high !
The storage in the dash is rubbish as it will reflect on the windscreen!
The 240 converter is below the hand brake ! ( why ) ???? Stupid place for it ! The locks are shite !
Tom here: All points I've heard others mention. What's your favourite van if you don't mind me asking?
Sorry am a VW buyer every time but I would defo have the transit over a crappy merc. Why 9 cup holders tho ? Good video tho 👍🏆
LOL - Ford loves its own cup holders.
Driving company transit custom. First 3 years were really good, but after that problems started. Mot advisery- leaking engine oil, not excessive. Half the engine covered in oil😂 last week lost 5th gear- apparently known issue for these vans. New gearbox will definitely not be cheap. To sort oil leak will also be some cost. Drove other Ford vans (older custom, connect) and they were like problem after problem after another problem. Its crazy how unreliable they make vans these days. Seems like car technology is going backwards. Oh and apprentice wee fiesta 3yo just packed in- engine completely gone, sold it for 500£ to scrapies..
Definitely wouldn't spend my own money on ford trash
Watch out for the garbage wet belt on these things.
Why do ford transit customs have a reputation of being unreliable ?? Surely the wouldn’t be the most popular van on the road if this were to be true ?
Tom here: Your guess is as good as mine, Henry. They're the solid all-rounder in the category - good engines, good interiors, good loading bays. Do you drive one?
No but I hopefully getting one soon , won’t be a new one , probabaly 2016/2017 . Would you recommend the 2.2 lt engine or the 2.0 ??
@@henrylogman5368 This deal on Vanarama.com might be worth a look - leasing is often a lot cheaper than buying used: www.vanarama.com/ford-van-leasing/transit-custom/2-0-ecoblue-105ps-low-roof-trend-van-9943.html
@@henrylogman5368 Tom here: Looks like the customer service got in a recommended deal below. I'd say the 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine is the best choice, it's an excellent engine - but you'll only get it on the new versions.
Vanarama
I’ve seen two van one is 2.2 and the other 2.0 . I need the 330 or 340 for the maximum payload
The brake pedal is too high it’s doing my head I can’t brake consistently
Tom here: Push your seat back a bit and raise it so your foot is in a better condition.
@@vanaramauk I found this too just recently when I tested it. Can it be that I'm to tall for it?
Just don't use it. Clutch pedals are over rated anyway.
Dear
Tom here: Deer?
@@vanaramauk hello, i am call from portugal and i have a litle youtube channel.
I like to do the same review, with comercial vans. But in portugal the car brands do not help to do this review.
What arguments do you use for brands lend vans?
the stop/start feature is pants ....
Tom here: Why's that? What've you experienced?
@@vanaramauk hiya, cant fault the van but the auto start/stop feature has never worked on mine sine i got it last year....its never available due to the vehicle charging...not a dealbreaker but if its one of the main features then i think ford should fit a big enough battery to suffice! otherwise the van is great 👍
Such a shame about the security...
Tom here: Still pretty good for the money.
Aren't you only supposed to do 60mph on a dual carriageway 😀
Tom here: Erm... :)
The head light are no good
You obviously love the van, but why were you doing 70MPH on dual carriageway. The speed limit for a van is 60mph, thought you would know that working for a van company !!!
Tom here: Thank you for pointing out. I apologise.
Adblue 🤢
Bugger that
Tom here: But it cleans the van's emissions... what's not to like?
@@vanaramauk its not a many servos in australia and here its stuffing up so many cars.
I think australia will try to stay euro5 for as long a possible
A review about a commercial vehicle where he's impressed about the acceleration and sudden feeling of G-force. You're driving it empty!
I found it difficult to hear your comments due to the level of the music , the sound levels are almost the same, so at times just become a blah blah blah.
Tom here: Sorry to hear that, Pete. Might be a blend of our levels and your speakers. We have subtitles available if anything becomes too hard to hear again.
Sounds perfect in the VW Caddy maxi
Yes but hes not telling all the problem these vehicle give . Engine failure . Turbo replacement braking wiring loom , water pump, breather system getting blocked dpf egr getting blocked start stop failure, on windy days doors over stretching causing body repair, leather cheap, power steering leaking , ford dealership so busy with repairs takes weeks before they can diagnose wheel nut need replacing . This is a joke when so many things go wrong with these. In my experience I'm talking about the euro 5 model. It takes the piss when I paid £31000 for 9 seater. Cost of all these repairs is astronomical. I was lucky the engine went 3 month before the warranty went. They use cheap o rings. Oh caliper ceasing up as well. Also they had my vecile for 6 weeks to replace my engine block. Gabe me no curtisy car or any loss of earnings. Otherwise I love driving this custom just build quality is a fucking disgrace.
Tom here: A lot of issues have been sorted in the Euro 6 engines. Cheap to lease one too.
Your right there mate the Euro 6 is terrible. Got a 2016 2.2 and a 09 vito. Both brilliant vans, Mercs better for comfort etc. However don’t think I’d go for the new euro 6 from ford they are a disappointment to be honest. They are a cheaply built can now, ford don’t care about you once you bought it that’s all that matters to them. Gotta wait 3 months for you injectors to be changed it’s ridiculous
Doesn’t fit an 8 x 4 sheet in though does it? Unless it’s empty...style over practicality. I guarantee scuffs to your legs and dented back doors in no time. Oh, and wave goodbye to your tools! Ford pride themselves on the worse security.
Tom here: They hardly pride themselves on that... that's why they offer a wide range of security options including deadlocks, alarm systems, etc...
@@vanaramauk *Options*, what a joke.
Great vans until the dpf starts playing up and the digital mileage gauge has a mind of its own and cuts the van out even with loads of fuel in it oh yeah gear change sloppy after 30k
Tom here: with regular servicing those kinds of issues should be eliminated, and with every new version they eliminate more and more. The latest version is the best yet.
@@vanaramauk we are a independent ford service dealer based in South West London we have over 40yrs experience with ford commercial vehicles at present we have seven transit custom vans in our workshops all with the issues I mentioned previously and all have had comprehensive servicing at recommend intervals ford got it wrong with the new models in afraid.
@@eddiestevens3220 Tom here: then you know how good they are. Nothing's perfect, but the Custom is the whole package.
Unreliable package unfortunately.
Tom here: Fair do. Guess we'll agree to disagree.