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Maintenance tips for the Ford Transit

Model: Ford Transit MK 7 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Checks and maintenance

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There are some maintenance tasks on the Ford Transit that need to be done and precautions we need to make sure of: first of all, we check that the front pillars have been installed correctly and do not wobble; sometimes they are not securely attached and can break; we pay close attention to where we position the jack for lifting the vehicle, following the instructions provided in the owner's manual.

Otherwise, we risk causing serious damage to the lower axles.

The spare wheel is normally fixed under the vehicle, so we are careful when we reassemble it in place, and also when we temporarily fix it without the wheel, as we could damage the mechanism. The DPF is difficult to remove with the fuel tank in place, and to change the bulbs we will need to remove the headlights, but this is a simple job. Additionally, many of these Ford Transits have foldable external mirrors that vibrate, and the only solution is a visit to the dealership for a firmware update, and the 2.2 engine has been subject to a recall by the Manufacturer.

We always keep an eye on the injectors of our Ford Transit.


Posted on 9 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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