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
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Transit Custom II
2023–now · Ford Transit Custom 2
1
engines covered
4
known faults
21
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Ford Transit Custom II has been built since 2023.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 4 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Wet timing belt degradation: it usually appears at 150,000–240,000 km and costs €700–1,400 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 by engine
2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther')
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
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 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther') 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 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| 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 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Timing belt kit + water pump (belt runs in oil)Engine | every 200,000 km or every 72 months | €700–1,400 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| 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: 62,873, of which 180 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther')2.0 (1,996 cm³) · 125 kW (170 hp) · Diesel | 32.0 % | 2024–2025 | 221 g/km | 8.5 L |
| 2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther')2.0 (1,996 cm³) · 100 kW (136 hp) · Diesel | 25.6 % | 2024–2025 | 202 g/km | 7.7 L |
| 2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther')2.0 (1,996 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 14.0 % | 2024–2025 | 197 g/km | 7.5 L |
| 2.5 Hybrid2.5 (2,488 cm³) · 87 kW (118 hp) · Hybrid | 10.8 % | 2024–2025 | 62 g/km | 2.7 L |
| 2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther')2.0 (1,996 cm³) · 81 kW (110 hp) · Diesel | 6.3 % | 2024–2025 | 195 g/km | 7.5 L |
| 2.5 Hybrid2.5 (2,488 cm³) · 86 kW (117 hp) · Hybrid | 3.8 % | 2024–2025 | 63 g/km | 2.9 L |
| 2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther')2.0 (1,996 cm³) · Diesel | 2.3 % | 2025–2025 | 199 g/km | 5.8 L |
| Electric160 kW (218 hp) · Electric | 1.7 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
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 (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.
- Gearbox 26S49 – Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom – Automatic Transmission Snap Ring30/07/2026 · R/2026/306
- Seat belt 26S33 – Transit Custom – Seatbelt fraying03/07/2026 · R/2026/261
- Other Multi Vehicle Line: Unintended High Beam Behaviour - Compliance30/06/2026 · R/2026/268
- Visibility 26S37 – Transit and Transit Custom – Wiper Motor26/06/2026 · R/2026/258
- Lights 26C30 – Transit and Tourneo Custom – Door Module lost communication23/06/2026 · R/2026/254
- Visibility 26C22 - Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom - Driver Status Monitoring Camera Control Module Replacement15/06/2026 · R/2026/242
- 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
The other recalls (13) are listed in the app.
Common questions
Does the Ford Transit Custom II have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther'): wet belt · 200,000 km.
What are the known problems with the Ford Transit Custom II?
The faults with the highest risk: oil pump drive belt (runs in oil) (80,000–200,000 km, €500–1,200); wet timing belt degradation (150,000–240,000 km, €700–1,400); adBlue / NOx sensor (80,000–180,000 km, €300–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Ford Transit Custom II?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (21 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: sudden oil pressure loss — can destroy the engine (Transit 2016–2019); belt in oil degrades over time. 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.
Ford Focus IV 2018–2025Ford Transit Mk8 2014–Ford Kuga III 2019–Ford S-Max / Galaxy II 2015–2023Ford Ranger (2022+) 2022–
Other Ford models
Ford Capri (EV) 2024–Ford Explorer (EV) 2024–Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect III 2022–Ford Mustang Mach-E 2020–Ford Puma 2019–Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8) 2017–2023
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