Door latch failure (recall)
usually 0–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Door won't latch or opens while driving
Fix: Check recall; replace latch
€0–250
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect II
2013–2022 · Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect 2
3
engines covered
13
known faults
127,954
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
12
official recalls
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The Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect II was built from 2013 to 2022.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 13 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Coolant intrusion into cylinders (1.5): it usually appears at 60,000–180,000 km and costs €3,000–6,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (13.9 %), tyres and wheels (7.9 %), brakes (6.4 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: suspension, steering.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.0 EcoBoost / 1.0 Ti-VCT (Fox) | Petrol | Wet belt · 150,000 km | 5W-20 · Ford WSS-M2C948-B · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.5 / 1.6 EcoBoost (4-cyl) | Petrol | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo | 5W-20 · Ford WSS-M2C948-B · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
SYNC infotainment faults
usually 0–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Freezes, Bluetooth drops
Fix: Software update
€0–150
Faults by engine
1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)
Injector copper seal leak → carbon build-up
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Ticking, diesel / soot smell, carbon around injectors
Fix: Replace seals early; remove carbon
€200–900
DPF additive (Eolys) / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Additive level low' / DPF warning
Fix: Refill additive, clean or replace DPF
€150–1,200
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
1.0 EcoBoost / 1.0 Ti-VCT (Fox)
Coolant hose / overheating (2012–2015)
usually 0–120,000 km · High risk
Signs: Coolant loss, temperature warning
Fix: Check recall; replace hose
€100–400
Wet timing belt inspection
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Belt in oil degrades
Fix: Inspect; replace per schedule
€700–1,300
1.5 / 1.6 EcoBoost (4-cyl)
Overheating / coolant loss (1.6 recall, 2010–2015)
usually 0–160,000 km · High risk
model years 2010–2015 only
Signs: Coolant level drops, overheating — cracked head / fire risk
Fix: Check recall; monitor coolant level
€0–3,000
Coolant intrusion into cylinders (1.5)
usually 60,000–180,000 km · High risk
engine codes: M8DA, M8DB, M9DA, UNCJ, M8MA, M9MA
Signs: Misfire on start, white smoke, coolant loss
Fix: Engine block replacement
€3,000–6,000
Carbon build-up (direct injection)
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough idle
Fix: Valve cleaning
€300–600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 127,954 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.8 % | 5.2 % | 6.4 % | 8.3 % | 9.3 % | 10.1 % |
| Suspension | 0.3 % | 1.1 % | 2.6 % | 4.2 % | 6.3 % | 8.8 % |
| Steering | 0.3 % | 0.4 % | 0.5 % | 0.6 % | 0.9 % | 1.9 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.5 % | 6.9 % | 7.9 % | 8.5 % | 8.8 % | 8.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 8.5 % | 11.4 % | 13.9 % | 17.0 % | 18.9 % | 20.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.5 % | 1.0 % | 1.7 % | 2.3 % | 3.1 % | 4.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 3.2 % | 3.9 % | 4.0 % | 3.9 % | 4.2 % | 5.3 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 237 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (12). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Engine / loss of power Transit Courier: Diesel DV-Neo Engine Coolant Pump Update15/06/2026 · R/2026/237
- Visibility Mvl: rear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image28/05/2026 · R/2026/213
- Lights 25C74 Transit Connect Tourneo Connect - Position Lights Not Operating Correctly29/04/2026 · R/2026/180
- Doors / locks / lids 24S29 - Transit Connect Panoramic Roof29/08/2024 · R/2024/280
- Electronics / software On certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM).31/01/2023 · R/2023/024
- Steering The lower control arm might not meet manufacturing specification due to missing weld seams08/11/2022 · R/2022/327
- Doors / locks / lids An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body04/09/2020 · R/2020/140
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Sudden loss of brake performance21/02/2020 · R/2020/044
The other recalls (4) are listed in the app.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026