Hi there guys found an escort van,
1998 with 96,000 miles.

only problems on it are few scabs on paintwork (not a problem for me)

all clean inside and out.

what problems do these vans suffer from. its cheap enough. jsut dont want to get bitten in the ass.

 

the main problem is rust

 

hah i gathered that from bein a ford lol
so check sills arches??
any where else?

 

Reliable as a primus stove, mainly due to their simplicity. No ECU or engine electronics to worry about, they're pretty old school
As mentioned rust is what generally takes these off the road, rather than mechanical failure.
Obviously standard rules apply, an engine with service history has half a chance of being better...

 

check as much of the shell as fucking possible mate

 

sills are the worst place and rear arches worth loking at the hiden parts around fuel tank these also seam to go through cam belts and tentioners worth fitting a good kit like gars ect

 

Like normal escorts, front wishbones rust through. Also the brake load valve on the rear beam corrodes away and is a potential MOT failure. And basically all the body panels lol.

 

ive got a escort van 55 on a 2000 plate and is a crackin little van, the only thing is the performance lol so slow , lucky to get 70-80mph on a good motorway run

 

right great news guys at least i dont have to worry about electronic's liek all cars these days.

will be going over it with a fine tooth comb to check for any rust at all on the van and will check everywehre else you have all mentioned cheers for that and hopefully in about 2 days time ill be the owner and wil post pictures

 

ohh really well not being funny dident expect performance galour haha
only being used to advertise my wrapping buissness so not going anywehre fast.

 

crackin motors, look for roy across the rear cross member above the shock absorber mounts as these can be costly to repair. same again avross the rear. the engines will last forever if theyve been looked after. a high miker with history is always better than a low miler with no history.

happy hunting

 

ahh great from everyones reply its rust everythign will be checked so im happy with all your replys great news

 

have a look at

http://www.eodc.co.uk/forums/index.p...n/page__st__25

theres some pics with examples where they go rotten

 

Is it Navy Blue by any chance? as there was one near me for sale the other day


Brian

 

ahh cheers mate for tht info will probz print that of
got any more pictures of your van it looks mint.
and no not navy blue where was that ??

 

Oh ok, the Navy blue one was for sale down Rushbottom lane


Brian

 

ohh really na aint seen that one will pop down by the surgery?

 

Yes mate was in the layby bit out side the surgery/school, i carnt say i see it just now on my way home


Brian

 

Bombproof really but do the belts unless the guy can 100% prove they have been recently.usual escort probs with fuseboard,lower arms go clunky and of course rust but IMHO best vans by far for the money/size as the ford transit is the greatest van ever bar none but a big old girl!!!!