Change Car Rear Silencer Ford Transit
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Transit 1986-1995 9
Transit 1994-2006 9
Transit 2000-2006 13
Transit 2006-2014 46
Transit 2013-2025 40
|
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30–0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre and rear silencers | 1h00 |
| Renew the centre and rear silencers | 1h00 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 0h30–1h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h45 |
What is a Ford Transit rear silencer?
The rear silencer (also called the back box or rear muffler) reduces exhaust noise to an acceptable level. It is located at the end of the exhaust line, after the catalytic converter, particulate filter (if fitted), and sometimes an intermediate silencer.
When should you change the Ford Transit rear silencer?
No periodic replacement interval is specified. Carry out regular visual inspections for corrosion, holes, and deteriorated mounting rubbers. Signs that replacement is needed: louder exhaust noise, rattling from loose baffles, visible rust holes, exhaust fumes entering the cabin, or failure at the MOT/roadworthiness test.
Is it difficult to change the Ford Transit rear silencer?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but may require effort if bolts and clamps are rusted. Key steps: raise the vehicle, apply penetrating oil to clamp bolts, remove the clamp connecting the silencer to the intermediate pipe, remove the mounting rubber hangers, fit the new silencer with new gasket/clamp, reattach mounting rubbers, check for leaks with engine running.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit 1986-1995 | 1986-1995 | 2.0 Petrol (N6TS), 2.5 D Diesel (4AB), 2.5 D Diesel (4BA), 2.5 D Diesel (4BC), 2.5 D Diesel (4CA), 2.5 D Diesel (4CC), 2.5 D Diesel (4DA), 2.5 D Diesel (4EA), 2.5 D Diesel (4FA), 2.5 D Diesel (4GA) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Transit 1994-2006 | 1994-2006 | 2.5 D Diesel (4FA), 2.5 D Diesel (4FB), 2.5 D Diesel (4HB), 2.5 TCi Diesel (4GD), 2.5 TD Diesel (4EB), 2.5 TD Diesel (4ED), 2.5 TD Diesel (4GA), 2.5 TD Diesel (4GB), 2.5 TD Diesel (4GC) | Diesel |
| Transit 2000-2006 | 2000-2006 | 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FIFA), 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (ABFA), 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D3FA), 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (F3FA), 2.3 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (E5FA), 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (H9FA), 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D2FA), 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D2FB), 2… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Transit 2006-2014 | 2006-2014 | 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRA), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRB), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRC), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFA), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFB), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFC), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFD), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYRA),… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Transit 2013-2025 | 2013-2025 | 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BKFD), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BLFD), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKRB), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BJFB), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BJRA), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKFA), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKFB), 2.0 … | 48V (MHEV), Diesel |