Compare Ford Transit wrong fuel recovery 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.

When you put the wrong fuel in your car, the most important thing to do is avoid starting the engine or even putting the key in the ignition if you haven't already. Doing so could cause severe damage. Instead, you must arrange a wrong fuel removal service as soon as possible. Fortunately, mobile mechanic wrong fuel drainage services are common.

Read this guide for more advice about misfuelling.

Putting petrol in a diesel car is the worst case scenario because unleaded fuel acts as a solvent, causing damage to the fuel pump and other components. But there's no need to panic; plenty of garages and breakdown companies offer wrong fuel recovery and removal services. This process takes about an hour and involves draining the tank and fuel system before filling it up again with the correct fuel.

A wrong fuel rescue price can range from £180 to £350.