KNOWN FAULTS · Ford
Known faults for the Ford Transit / Tourneo Connect (I).
2002–2013 · Petrol / Diesel
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.8 Duratec (Petrol) · 1.8 TDCi (Diesel)
Battery, alternator wiring, clutch and rear suspension on the Transit Connect IElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- First-generation Ford Transit / Tourneo Connect (1.8 TDCi and 1.8 petrol)
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2013
- Symptoms
- A battery that runs flat or does not charge; worn clutch and brakes; tired rear suspension; damaged locks.
- Possible cause described
- The RAC Drive guide considers the engines very rugged but reports problems with the batteries and the alternator wiring; in a work van, expect a hard-used clutch and brakes, tired rear suspension and damaged locks.
- Check for the garage
- Measure the charging voltage and check the alternator wiring; test the clutch on a hill; check the rear ride height and every lock.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.8 DuratecPetrol
- 1.8 TDCiDiesel