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 Mk7
2006–2014
1
engines covered
9
known faults
135,022
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
14
official recalls
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The Ford Transit Mk7 was built from 2006 to 2014.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 9 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 250+ thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (30.9 %), suspension (23.2 %), brakes (16.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
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 |
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
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
Durashift EST (automated)
Clutch actuator / hydraulic unit
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Won't select a gear, 'gearbox fault', jerky shifts
Fix: Repair or replace the actuator; clutch re-learn
€500–1,500
Clutch wear (automated)
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, harsh engagement
Fix: Replace clutch + re-learn
€500–1,000
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: 135,022 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.7 % | 9.1 % | 13.0 % | 15.0 % | 16.1 % | 16.1 % |
| Suspension | 4.4 % | 9.6 % | 16.0 % | 20.4 % | 23.2 % | 23.2 % |
| Steering | 1.2 % | 1.7 % | 3.0 % | 4.1 % | 4.3 % | 4.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.1 % | 3.6 % | 5.3 % | 6.0 % | 6.4 % | 6.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 16.6 % | 16.6 % | 23.3 % | 28.2 % | 29.7 % | 30.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 2.2 % | 7.2 % | 12.3 % | 14.3 % | 14.7 % | 15.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.9 % | 4.0 % | 5.6 % | 7.2 % | 8.1 % | 8.5 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (14). 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.
- Other Tow bar may fail17/09/2015 · R/2015/177
- Fuel system Engine may cut out11/02/2015 · R/2015/025
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Possible brake failure08/03/2013 · R/2013/028
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Brake fluid may leak - braking efficiency may be affected05/02/2013 · R/2013/007
- Visibility Wiper arm may detach22/11/2012 · R/2012/130
- Fire risk Possibility of fire28/04/2010 · R/2010/031
- Steering Steering hub may fracture and detach08/10/2009 · R/2009/081
- Electronics / software Tipper bed could raise without warning11/06/2008 · R/2008/077
The other recalls (6) are listed in the app.
Other generations
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