Rust (floor, sills, door bottoms)
usually 60,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Bubbling paint, holes
Fix: Rust repair
€300–2,000
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Transit Custom I
2012–2023 · Ford Transit Custom 1
2
engines covered
11
known faults
148,839
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
21
official recalls
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The Ford Transit Custom I was built from 2012 to 2023.
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 Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens): it usually appears at 120,000–250,000 km and costs €800–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (13.1 %), tyres and wheels (5.3 %), brakes (4.6 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: suspension.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma') | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~5.8–6.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther') | Diesel | Wet belt · 200,000 km | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C950-A / 952-A1 · ~6.2 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Rear leaf springs / shackles
usually 120,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Sagging, squeaks
Fix: Replace springs / bushes
€200–700
Faults by engine
2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma')
Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens)
usually 120,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Hard start, smoke, rough idle — sensitive to fuel quality
Fix: Test injectors; replace pump and injectors
€800–2,500
Timing chain stretch (FWD 2.2)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle, timing codes
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€800–1,500
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, black smoke
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther')
Oil pump drive belt (runs in oil)
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Sudden oil pressure loss — can destroy the engine (Transit 2016–2019)
Fix: Inspect / replace the belt proactively
€500–1,200
Wet timing belt degradation
usually 150,000–240,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Belt in oil degrades over time
Fix: Replace per schedule
€700–1,400
AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor or heater
€300–900
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 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma') 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 chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| 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: 148,839 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.3 % | 4.6 % | 6.0 % | 6.8 % | 7.3 % | 8.3 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.5 % | 1.1 % | 1.8 % | 2.4 % | 3.4 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.6 % | 0.7 % | 0.9 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.9 % | 5.3 % | 5.8 % | 5.7 % | 5.9 % | 5.7 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 10.1 % | 13.1 % | 15.9 % | 18.5 % | 20.1 % | 21.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.8 % | 1.5 % | 2.1 % | 2.6 % | 2.8 % | 3.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.9 % | 1.0 % | 1.5 % | 2.0 % | 2.4 % | 2.7 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (21). 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.
- Visibility 26S37 – Transit and Transit Custom – Wiper Motor26/06/2026 · R/2026/258
- Fire risk 26S31 – Transit and Transit Custom – Fuel line cracked11/05/2026 · R/2026/210
- Electronics / software 25SE6 – Transit and Transit Custom – 12V Battery Venting30/01/2026 · R/2026/018
- Visibility Frozen Rearview Camera Screen24/09/2025 · R/2025/361
- Visibility CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update08/09/2025 · R/2025/359
- Fire risk 25S58 – Transit Custom PHEV and Explorer PHEV – Software update29/07/2025 · R/2025/289
- Airbag 25S51 Transit Custom – Passenger airbag replacement required18/07/2025 · R/2025/266
- Engine / loss of power 25C10 - Transit Custom - Driver and Passenger Door Modules Software Update28/05/2025 · R/2025/188
The other recalls (13) 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