Body Style:
Compact half-ton pickup
Model Variant:
Bantam (B-Series, third generation)
Production Years Covered:
2002 - 2008
Primary Market:
South Africa
Manual Type:
Factory service repair workshop manual
Applicability:
All Bantam models and trim levels 2002-2008
Target Audience:
Cost-conscious buyers needing a compact work vehicle
Market Role:
Entry-level half-ton pickup, built on Fiesta/Ikon underpinnings
Competitive Set:
Opel Corsa Utility, Fiat Strada
Key Advantage:
Ford mechanicals with strong parts availability and low running costs
Platform:
Fiesta-derived front-wheel-drive chassis
Load Capability:
Half-ton (approximately 500 kg) payload class
Engine Range:
1.3L and 1.6L petrol engines
Audience:
Trade users, small businesses, DIY owners
Coverage Areas:
Engine, transmission, electrical, suspension, brakes, body, and all major systems
Page Count:
Hundreds of pages with detailed photos and diagrams
Manual Type:
Complete factory service repair workshop manual
Detail Level:
Professional technician level with step-by-step instructions
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Compatibility:
Windows, Mac, tablets, and smartphones
Printing:
Print single pages or the entire manual
Usage Rights:
Unlimited computers, lifetime use, no expiry or renewal fees
Engine Removal and Installation:
Complete step-by-step procedures
Cylinder Head Service:
Valve, gasket, and machining specifications
Engine Overhaul:
Full teardown, inspection, and rebuild instructions
Cooling System:
Radiator, thermostat, water pump service
Fuel System:
Fuel pump, injectors, throttle body service
Clutch:
Adjustment, replacement, and inspection
Transmission:
Manual gearbox removal, overhaul, and repair
Brakes:
Disc, drum, ABS diagnostics, and bleeding procedures
Suspension:
Front strut and rear leaf spring service
Steering:
Rack inspection, adjustment, and replacement
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete electrical schematics
Starting and Charging:
Starter, alternator, and battery testing
Heating and Ventilation:
HVAC component service
Body Panels:
Removal, installation, and alignment procedures
Interior:
Trim, seats, and instrument panel removal
Troubleshooting:
Systematic fault diagnosis for all systems
Torque Specifications:
Complete fastener torque tables
Exploded Diagrams:
Highly detailed component illustrations
Fluid Capacities:
Engine oil, coolant, gearbox, and brake fluid specifications
Scheduled Maintenance:
Service interval charts and procedures
Special Tools:
Required tool listings per procedure
Parts Information:
Part identification and exploded views to support correct ordering
Photos:
Hundreds of detailed photos throughout
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Base Engine:
1.3L inline-4 RocCam petrol
Optional Engine:
1.6L inline-4 RocCam petrol
Later Option (2007+):
1.3L DuraTec petrol
Configuration:
Inline-4, 8-valve, single overhead cam
Fuel System:
Multi-point sequential fuel injection
Fuel Type:
Petrol (unleaded)
Performance and Lubrication
Oil Capacity:
Approximately 4.0 liters with filter - verify against manual tables
Cooling:
Liquid-cooled with pressurized radiator
Compression Check Spec:
Stated in engine section of the manual
Precise Power Output:
N/A - refer to engine data tables in the manual
Standard Transmission:
5-speed manual transmission
Optional Transmission:
N/A - manual gearbox fitted across the range for this model
Drive Layout:
Front-wheel drive
Clutch Type:
Single dry-plate with hydraulic actuation
Gear Ratio Data:
Full ratio and overhaul specifications in manual
Fluid Specification:
Specified gearbox oil listed in maintenance section
Service Procedures:
Removal, disassembly, reseal, and refit covered
Wheelbase:
Approximately 2,520 mm
Overall Length:
Approximately 4,410 mm
Body Style:
2-door pickup with cargo bed
Load Bed:
Compact half-ton cargo bed
Curb Weight:
Approximately 1,000 kg - verify per variant in manual
Payload:
Approximately 500 kg (half-ton class)
Gross Vehicle Mass:
N/A - not specified, check manual data tables
Crash Test Rating:
N/A - Bantam was not officially NCAP tested for this era
Market Safety Equipment:
Spec varied by trim level and model year
ABS:
Available on selected variants
Braking:
Front ventilated disc, rear drum
Steering Column:
Collapsible energy-absorbing column
Seatbelts:
Three-point front seatbelts
Airbags:
Driver airbag on later/higher trim models - verify per VIN
Structure:
Reinforced safety cell construction
Audio System:
AM/FM radio with CD player, specification varied by trim
Speakers:
Front door speakers, optional rear
Wiring:
Complete audio circuit diagrams included in manual
Driver Assistance Systems:
N/A - no ADAS technology fitted to this era Bantam
Instrumentation:
Analog instrument cluster with service indicators
Diagnostics:
OBD-II compliant engine management, diagnostic procedures in manual
Oil and Filter:
Approximately every 10,000 km / 6 months - follow manual chart
Air Filter:
Periodic inspection and replacement per schedule
Spark Plugs:
Replace at scheduled intervals listed in manual
Coolant:
Replace at specified mileage/time intervals
Brake Fluid:
Replace every 2 years
Full Schedule:
Complete interval chart included in the manual
Engine Oil:
SAE grade per manual viscosity chart, approximately 4.0 L capacity
Gearbox Oil:
Manufacturer-specified manual transmission fluid
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol antifreeze mix per specification
Clutch:
Clutch wear is a known service item on high-mileage units
Suspension Bushings:
Inspect regularly for commercial use vehicles
Timing/Fan Belt:
Replace at scheduled interval or on wear signs
Brake Components:
Front pads and rear shoes are routine wear items
Manufacturer:
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa
Bantam Name:
Ford's long-running compact utility pickup nameplate in South Africa
Original Launch:
Bantam nameplate dates back to the early 1980s
Generation Covered:
Third generation Bantam (2002-2008)
Platform Base:
Derived from the Ford Fiesta/Ikon passenger car platform
Engine Updates:
RocCam petrol engines, later updated to DuraTec units
Replacement:
Succeeded by the Ford Ranger-based Bantam/Keeper from 2009
Production Location:
South Africa
