Ford Transit 1995

2025 LDV G10+ facelift gets significant upgrades, but does it do enough to undercut the Toyota HiAce and Ford Transit while remaining one of Australia's most popular vans?

2 Apr 2025

Mega $35,000 discount on electric workhorse! Price slashed on Ford e-Transit as the Blue Oval struggles to clear old stock of its LDV eDeliver 9 and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter rival

2 Oct 2024

2024 Ford Transit van priced for Australia: Improved towing capacity and cabin tech for more expensive LDV Deliver 9 and Volkswagen Crafter rival

1 May 2024

UPCOMING MODELS

Next-gen Ford Transit Custom van arrival approaching as Blue Oval confirms some local specifications for Toyota HiAce rival

30 Oct 2023

OPINION

Are commercial vehicles like the Mercedes eVito and the LDV eDeliver 9 going to launch the electric car revolution? - Opinion

23 Aug 2023

INDUSTRY NEWS

Ford Australia then and now: 10 years on from the day Ford announced the end of Australian manufacturing and changed our car industry forever

28 May 2023

EXISTING MODELS

Ford Australia taking it slow with rolling out E-Transit electric van options, still believes diesel will dominate

22 May 2023

Do tradies dream of electric vans? 2023 Ford E-Transit EV pricing and specs place it as Ford's most expensive model

18 May 2023

OPINION

Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

26 Mar 2023

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Ford Transit 1995 FAQs

How can I keep my 1997 Ford Transit Winnebago from feeling sluggish?

In 1997, the Ford Transit was offered with a pair of diesel engines and a petrol engine. But the most powerful of them (the petrol) could muster up just 83kW, which, combined with the weight of the vehicle (around 1600kg) plus the weight of the camper conversion (maybe another tonne with full water tanks etc), equals paltry performance and acceleration.

The simplest thing to do is make sure the engine is tuned to its absolute best. But even then, you’re fighting an uphill (literally) battle thanks to all that mass, not to mention the appalling aerodynamics of a campervan. If you don’t mind spending a lot more money, you could upgrade the engine and transmission to a more modern one but, at that point, you’re probably better off buying a newer van altogether.

Maybe in 1997 life was quite a bit slower and your vehicle wasn’t such a mobile roadblock. That said, plenty of modern day caravaners are happy to sit at 80 or 90km/h, so maybe you just need to find the right mindset and become a bit more Zen with your camper. Of course, even if you do manage that, some driving tasks such as overtaking and merging into traffic will require plenty of forward planning and understanding from other motorists.

Am I able to tow a car behind my Ford Transit motor-home?

The crucial number here is the towing capacity of the Transit. This model ranged form 2000kg to 2750kg (depending on body and wheelbase) so a Daihatsu car shouldn't take you anywhere near that limit. That, of course, is if you flat-tow the Daihatsu behind the motor-home. If, however, you tow the car on a trailer, then you might (depending on the trailer's size and construction) find you're getting close to that limit in some circumstances.

The other problems will be the same ones faced by anybody who tows a decent sized load; wear and tear on the mechanical components and the sheer cost of fuel, particularly diesel.

Does the 2003 Ford Transit have a timing chain or cam belt?

The model you've nominated has a timing chain, which, in theory, should be good for the life of the engine. However, that's not always the case, and some specialists recommend changing the timing chain at intervals of 200,000km. That is still a pretty decent innings for a hard-working vehicle like a Transit and is longer than the change interval for most engines with toothed rubber timing belts.

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Ford Transit Model	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
Base	Body Type: Van	Height x Width x Length: 2669x1972x5368 mm	Ground Clearance: —

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Height x Width x Length: 2669x1972x5368 mm

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Ford Transit Model	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
Base	Body Type: Van	Specs: 2.5L Diesel 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $7,700	Price To: $10,780

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Specs: 2.5L Diesel 4 SP AUTO

Price From: $7,700

Price To: $10,780

Ford Transit Model	Body Type	Specs	Braked Capacity
Base	Body Type: Van	Specs: 2.5L Diesel 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg

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Specs: 2.5L Diesel 4 SP AUTO

Braked Capacity: 1500kg

Ford Transit Model	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
Base	Body Type: Van	Front Tyre Size: 225x70R15	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —

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Ford Transit Model	Body Type	Specs	Fuel Consumption
Base	Body Type: Van	Specs: 2.5L Diesel 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: —

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