Im getting 36-38 mpg from my 68 plate custom (according to the trip computer) . Im a sparky carry general tools and materials and do mostly trips on dual carriage ways and round town. Thanks for the video.
Your mpg should increase the more miles the engine does, I’m getting about 36mpg. As for the lights I tend to put my front fog lights on in the dark and it makes a big difference to lighting the road up
These are fantastic vans and these points are very minor and of course running air con will affect fuel consumption. The worst problems with these though are very poor standard dipped beam headlights, upgrade kit to Xenons for dipped fixes. Main beam is pretty good though. The other big moan for me is the drivers seat has virtually no sideways support for legs and upper body.
I paid about 35k for this van. If I got this van right now its 43k they have all gone up. We got my other half a crew cab few months ago 49k. Thanks for watching
@@quickfirefred34 I had swb wasn't bad on fuel plenty of space in cab and cargo area, just very unreliable ford Ireland ok with warranty but after 4years of breakdowns it had to go
@TomMagicWoodworking eh no much lower. Many transit drivers take them in sub 50k for belt change and even then there are bits of rubber deposits floating in the sump.
Im getting 36-38 mpg from my 68 plate custom (according to the trip computer) . Im a sparky carry general tools and materials and do mostly trips on dual carriage ways and round town. Thanks for the video.
My 2015 limited gets 28 fully loaded. Never really varies. Just ordered a brand new one. Can’t wait.
Mine is a little better now it has run in a bit, but anyway, all the best with the new van and thanks for watching
The seat belt clip in the passenger seat pushes down. Put a bit of pressure on it.
Ive got a blue FTC & likewise its colour shows all marks even after the rain.
I know its a real pain. Thanks for watching
Thanks I love this van, more vids please
Your mpg should increase the more miles the engine does, I’m getting about 36mpg. As for the lights I tend to put my front fog lights on in the dark and it makes a big difference to lighting the road up
Yes my mpg is slowly getting better I will try the fog lights idea anyway thanks for watching
My mk7 is the same, very narrow power band. Normally drive around town (30) in 4th. Mpg 32.
I have about the same Mpg or less. Thanks for watching
Wet belt failure after 56k miles on a 2019 destroyed the engine with full Ford service history. No recall on this. Beware
Wow, I've not heard about that before
I managed to get 130k out of mine before handing it back to the lease company after 3 years.
I'd push it to 20k services with diluted oil too 😂
way to get your moneys worth lol
I was extremely disappointed with the standard lights in the Custom.
Yes you and me both
Hi, just wondering, what engine is in your van?
Sadly the headlights are only halogen and are pitiful! I’m getting around 33 from mine but that is the auto and now with 30k on it
I have 13k on mine and its doing about the same miles per gallon. Thanks for watching
These are fantastic vans and these points are very minor and of course running air con will affect fuel consumption. The worst problems with these though are very poor standard dipped beam headlights, upgrade kit to Xenons for dipped fixes. Main beam is pretty good though. The other big moan for me is the drivers seat has virtually no sideways support for legs and upper body.
The headlights are shocking I totally agree. As you say main beam seems ok which is odd
Very fast. Thank you😀
Not a problem I was going to make the video today anyway and as you saw by the video there is not many problems with the van it is a good bit of kit
Ford appear to be asking £48K plus vat for a new one.
More than Double what i paid in 2019.
Anybody seen them cheaper ?
I paid about 35k for this van. If I got this van right now its 43k they have all gone up. We got my other half a crew cab few months ago 49k. Thanks for watching
I have a 70 reg 170 ltd auto with 17k miles on it. I’m getting 34-35mpg. (I don’t drive slow) Yours should improve👍
Thanks for that. Yes, it is getting better. I was told by Ford that as the engine runs in, it should get better
my custom sport is doing 35 mpg loaded with tools
I'm guessing longer Journeys than what I'm doing
just local journeys doing my joinery jobs@@TomMagicWoodworking
Tom, you could have condensed your complaints down to, “F…all wrong with it!”
Well I was trying to be picky lol
If you need a trip computer tor tell when to changer gear you should not be driving a car
The trip computer is only Suggesting gear changes for optimal fuel efficiency. Not for any other reason. Thanks for watching.
Had a 2016 custom from new had to get rid of it terrible van
I'm sorry to hear that. I will say this is a good van apart from being heavy on the fuel. Thanks for watching
@@quickfirefred34 I had swb wasn't bad on fuel plenty of space in cab and cargo area, just very unreliable ford Ireland ok with warranty but after 4years of breakdowns it had to go
Wet belt. Beware.
Yes, I have heard about this, but normally, an issue with higher mileage vans, I believe.100k plus
@TomMagicWoodworking eh no much lower. Many transit drivers take them in sub 50k for belt change and even then there are bits of rubber deposits floating in the sump.
worth knowing thanks
Just Saying ,Second Van owner who sates the lights are rubbish, Seems FORD are going backwards with their new tech..
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The lights are not great. But in the grand scheme of things not enough to put me off buying another van like this. Thanks for watching
Probably because it's a ford .
Wank engine 😂
Better than alot of them
The 2.2 is a better engine mine is chain drive 2016 been good so far but won't be as good as my smilly transit iv had for 24 years lol