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 Mk8
2014–now
2
engines covered
11
known faults
175,583
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
35
official recalls
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The Ford Transit Mk8 has been built since 2014.
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 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (14.3 %), body and corrosion (9.2 %), brakes (8.7 %). 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: 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 |
| 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: 175,583 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.8 % | 6.5 % | 8.7 % | 10.5 % | 11.8 % | 11.9 % |
| Suspension | 1.1 % | 3.3 % | 5.9 % | 7.7 % | 9.6 % | 10.2 % |
| Steering | 0.3 % | 0.7 % | 1.2 % | 1.7 % | 1.8 % | 2.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.6 % | 4.6 % | 5.5 % | 6.0 % | 5.9 % | 5.5 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.3 % | 10.5 % | 14.3 % | 17.8 % | 19.1 % | 20.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 2.1 % | 6.2 % | 9.2 % | 10.5 % | 10.7 % | 10.4 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.2 % | 1.5 % | 2.3 % | 3.4 % | 4.7 % | 5.7 % |
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: 393 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (35). 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 26C36 - Transit – Vehicle Identification Number Label Missing Mandatory Weight Information31/07/2026 · R/2026/312
- Gearbox 26S49 – Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom – Automatic Transmission Snap Ring30/07/2026 · R/2026/306
- Other 26C31 – Transit M2 – Missing MOIS (Moving Off Information System10/07/2026 · R/2026/297
- Other Multi Vehicle Line: Unintended High Beam Behaviour - Compliance30/06/2026 · R/2026/268
- Engine / loss of power 25C56 Transit - Potential Incorrect CO2 Emissions Recorded On The Certificate Of Conformity27/04/2026 · R/2026/178
- Brakes / ABS / ESP 26C15 Transit - Instrument Panel Cluster Configuration Update23/04/2026 · R/2026/172
- Suspension / axles 26S20 Transit - Lower Arm Rear Bolt Replacement26/03/2026 · R/2026/137
- Fire risk 25SC5 Transit Automatic Transmission Wiring Damage27/02/2026 · R/2026/032
The other recalls (27) 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