Compare Ford Transit leak repair quotes from specialist garages

Ford was the first carmaker to introduce a vehicle assembly line, speeding up the process of production and bringing cars to more people than ever before. The brand's motorsport credentials are equally impressive. In the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Ford ended Ferrari's six-year winning streak, beating the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini to the title with an ever-popular GT40.

Jim Morrison, the lead singer of rock band The Doors, famously adored his 1967 Ford Shelby GT500, the only car he ever owned. It is a mystery to this day where the vehicle ended up after his death.

Find out the average price of a Ford service or MOT here, or read this guide to see how Ford's maintenance costs compare with Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Ford Transit has been an iconic van on British roads since 1965. Incredibly, it was the best-selling vehicle in the UK in 2022, and it has won International Van of the Year an impressive five times, including in 2024. Top speeds for the Transit typically range between 90 and 110 mph, with a 0-60 time of around ten to 20 seconds.

An interesting piece of trivia is that in one episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson drove a converted Transit hover van up the River Avon. Unsurprisingly, the Transit has a reputation for excellent reliability, with few common problems reported. Watch for injector issues (signalled by excessive oil use) and brake booster faults.

Cars need various liquids, such as engine oil, coolant, fuel, brake fluid and screenwash, which should be checked and topped up regularly. Sometimes, the systems that use these fluids degrade, resulting in the need for a car fluid leak repair.

You can do car leak detection at home by keeping an eye out for a few common signs and symptoms. You may need to book an oil leak repair if you spot dark puddles under your car or smoke from the engine. A strange, sweet smell accompanied by blue, green, orange or pink puddles could indicate you need to book a car coolant leak repair. On the other hand, a car aircon leak may have symptoms such as reduced airflow, lack of cool air and unusual noise from the system when operating.

Whether you need a car water, oil or tyre leak repair, you should book a repair as soon as possible because the problem will only worsen.