Thread: 130 Crew Cab Defender

Hi Dac, they havent stop making them, they are still available, but you need to order one, dealers are only stocking 110 wagons, any other model needs to be ordered specially. Yes they come with TD5 diesel engines, no other engine is available, other than the TDi if you buy an older model. Hope that answers your question. Matt

My local dealer earlier this year did say they don't import the tray anymore. so you can only buy the cap chasis new.

The cab chassis is a better option anyway, gives you room to get a custom made tray. From what I understand they are in short supply as LR had some problems with chassis cracking and had to recall a lot before being sold.

Originally posted by CraigE
The cab chassis is a better option anyway, gives you room to get a custom made tray. From what I understand they are in short supply as LR had some problems with chassis cracking and had to recall a lot before being sold.

The info I was given by the engineer at work is that Ford (LR) will not be selling any more cab/chassis due to the cracking problem.


Bushie

Where is Marcel when you need him? Matt

Alternative is a 110 Crew Cab ... 8)
But you'll have to import it ?

That confirms my info. I was also told they were stopping manufacture of the cab chassis. Only option is to purchase second hand. Any one know much about this chassis cracking problem. Anyone got one who can do a review for us. I've been thinking about trading the Disco on one of these, but if they have dramas I'll keep my Disco 2 - it's very reliable.
Thanks everyone

i've had mine since new TD5130
i bought it October 2000

no signs of cracking in mine
and this thing has done really hard work over its life even though very short :wink:

with work and 4wd [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]