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Why buy a used Ford Transit Custom

The Transit Custom needs little introduction. Sizewise, it’s similar to the Citroen Dispatch and Volkswagen Transporter. Ford’s full-size Transit is up next.

All of those come as panel vans, while the Transit and Transit Custom are also available as crew vans and people movers. Ford even makes a campervan out of the Transit Custom, brilliantly called the Nugget. The Transit is the base for large van conversions like tippers and Luton vans.

Are Ford Transit vans reliable?

Transit vans have earned their reputation, in part, thanks to their dependability as a work vehicle. We expect most recent models to uphold this tradition well, with proven parts used across the Ford vehicle lineup, and durable cabin materials. No major problems are reported for the Transit, with buyers mainly advised to check the model they’re thinking of buying for damage it might’ve suffered in the line of duty – usually dents and scrapes inside and outside being the most common complaint. Wheel bearings have been known to wear out on high-mileage examples, but these are inexpensive to replace.

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Yes, Ford vans are among the safest on the road. In Euro NCAP’s 2022 commercial vehicle crash tests, both the Transit and Transit Custom were awarded a Gold rating. Only the VW Transporter performed similarly, and only the Fiat Ducato came out with a Platinum rating.

The Ford Transit and Transit Custom have a great reputation for reliability, and that’s part of the reason they’re so popular. Keep up with scheduled maintenance and a Ford van shouldn’t have much trouble cresting 150,000 miles – or much more, in some cases. Newer Ford vans don’t tend to have major rust problems, either.

Besides the safety, reliability and choice, you also can take advantage of the Ford Pro servicing experience, which aims to minimise the amount of time your van is off the road. Additionally, Ford vans offer a car-like driving experience and much of the same equipment that you’d find in a Fiesta or Focus.