Rust

[NB12]

The Custom is now almost 5 years old, are there any signs that they are going to rust badly like the mk6/7 transits?.

[Mike]

The Custom is now almost 5 years old, are there any signs that they are going to rust badly like the mk6/7 transits?.

The badge on the front would suggest it'll rust.

[moley551]

My van is just over 4 years old and so far I haven't seen any rusty bits, I expect to look outside one day and see the frilly edges of a 3yo Vito.....waiting patiently!

[Shaun306]

I have bought a dust pan and brush in readiness....just sweep it up.

[Brains_transit]

If you could see inside the chassis rails and sills then it's probably started already every Ford has rusted why stop now

[Jimmyslash]

My van is 2.5 years old and the only place I have seen traces of rust is on the rear door hinges is this normal or should I get it sorted under warranty?

[moley551]

Rear door hinges are an issue, I lube them up when the door needs a drop kick to close, can't see the rust stain on a sh*t blue van though...

[bigjohnthomas]

The hinges are about 10mm thick
I estimate it will take about 20 years until they will no longer be serviceable due to rust

[bigjohnthomas]

Mine was a bit stiff
So I lubed it up and pulled it hard
All good now

[BHM]

Yup lubed-up hinges here too.

Only rust I had was my lower steering column bearing....

Did have all the door handles freeze-up last week.....quite funny

BHM

[loot]

I'll be sealing mine in this summer, good clean underneath then some form of protection.

I'll bet that a liberal dose of non corrosive maintenance spray in the areas you don't see will help keep the humidity off them