Infotainment / sensor glitches (software)
usually 0–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Reboots, camera or sensor faults
Fix: Software update at the dealer
€0–200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect III
2022–now · Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect 3
2
engines covered
11
known faults
4
official recalls
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The Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect III has been built since 2022.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 11 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DPF clogging: it usually appears at 120,000–200,000 km and costs €150–1,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288) | Diesel | Belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · VW 507.00 · ~4.3–4.6 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 TSI (EA211) | Petrol | Belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo | 5W-30 / 0W-20 · VW 504.00 / 508.00 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front strut top mounts
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Creak or knock when steering
Fix: Replace top mounts
€100–250
Faults by engine
1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288)
EGR cooler leak or clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss without visible leak, EGR codes
Fix: Replace EGR cooler
€600–1,200
DPF clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light, regeneration every few days
Fix: Longer motorway drives, cleaning or replacement
€150–1,500
Water pump leak
usually 140,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant smell, pink crust near the pump
Fix: Replace, ideally with the timing belt
€250–450
1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 TSI (EA211)
Thermostat / water pump housing leak
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant level dropping, sweet smell
Fix: Replace plastic housing assembly
€250–500
Turbo wastegate actuator rattle
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle on light throttle, underboost code
Fix: Adjust or replace actuator
€200–600
1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation
usually 10,000–80,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Jerks when cold (2017–2019 builds)
Fix: Dealer software update
€0–150
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
PowerShift MPS6 (wet, Getrag)
MPS6 fluid & clutch wear
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough shifts when the fluid is old
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km
€200–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288) 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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 210,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| 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 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 30,598, of which 97 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288)2.0 (1,968 cm³) · 90 kW (122 hp) · Diesel | 53.1 % | 2023–2025 | 140 g/km | 5.4 L |
| 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 TSI (EA211)1.5 (1,498 cm³) · 84 kW (114 hp) · Petrol | 16.8 % | 2023–2025 | 150 g/km | 6.6 L |
| 1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288)2.0 (1,968 cm³) · 75 kW (102 hp) · Diesel | 11.7 % | 2023–2025 | 135 g/km | 5.2 L |
| 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 TSI (EA211)1.5 (1,498 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Petrol | 8.9 % | 2023–2025 | 155 g/km | 6.8 L |
| 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 TSI (EA211)1.5 (1,498 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Hybrid | 7.4 % | 2023–2025 | 17 g/km | 0.7 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (4). 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 25S34 Tourneo Connect - Potential Front Entertainment Control Module (FEM) Screen Freezing05/06/2025 · R/2025/197
- Brakes / ABS / ESP 24S69 - Tourneo Connect Transt Connect - Potential leaky screw connection in the brake circuit10/12/2024 · R/2025/007
- Steering The lower control arm might not meet manufacturing specification due to missing weld seams08/11/2022 · R/2022/327
Common questions
Does the Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect III have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288): belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo; 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 TSI (EA211): belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo.
What are the known problems with the Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect III?
The faults with the highest risk: DPF clogging (120,000–200,000 km, €150–1,500); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400); EGR cooler leak or clogging (120,000–200,000 km, €600–1,200); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect III?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (4 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: DPF light, regeneration every few days; rattle at idle, vibration pulling away. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Volkswagen Passat B8 2014–2023Audi A4 (B9) 2015–2024Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 2017–Škoda Superb III 2015–2023Škoda Octavia IV 2020–Volkswagen Tiguan II 2016–2024Volkswagen Golf VIII 2019–Volkswagen T-Roc 2017–
Other Ford models
Ford Ranger (2022+) 2022–Ford Transit Custom II 2023–Ford Capri (EV) 2024–Ford Explorer (EV) 2024–Ford Mustang Mach-E 2020–Ford Kuga III 2019–Ford Puma 2019–Ford Focus IV 2018–2025Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8) 2017–2023Ford S-Max / Galaxy II 2015–2023
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. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). 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 08/10/2026