Ford Courier 1998-2007 used ute review

The Ford Courier is more focused on being a workhorse than current utes.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 2.5 out of 5 Drive , 3 out of 5 Safety , 3 out of 5 Value , 3.5 out of 5 Interior , 2.5 out of 5

Overall score , 2.9 out of 5

The good
  • A solid working ute from a low price
  • Spacious load tray
  • Seats handle wear-and-tear well
The not-so-good
  • Engine loud and handling poor
  • Prone to overheating
  • Rear seat space very limited

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2006 Ford Courier XL

Price

$13,000 to $24,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 86kW/280Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed manual, four-wheel drive with low-range transfer box

Safety rating

Three-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

10.1-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

4998mm

Width

1750mm

Height

1750mm

Towing capacity

700kg (unbraked), 1800kg (braked)

Turning circle

12.6m

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