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Ford Transit Custom Common Problems & Known Faults (UK)

If you are considering buying a used Ford Transit Custom, there are several major reliability issues worth knowing about first. Our garage database tracks 3 known faults for this model, 2 of them rated high severity. Every one below is a repair bill a seller has good reason not to mention.

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Ford Transit Custom 1st Gen (2016-2023) problems

Engine/EmissionsHigh severity📝 Editorial

Wet timing belt stretching and stripping teeth causing oil strainer blockage and engine failure

Rough guide
£2000-6000

Typical symptoms

  • low oil pressure message
  • engine rattling
  • camshaft position sensor faults
  • sudden engine stop

Affected vehicles

Engines:
2.0 EcoBlue (Euro 6)
Typical mileage:
60000-100000 miles
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Fuel SystemMedium severity💬 Owner reports

Premature fuel injector failure leading to rough running and DPF blockages

Rough guide
£800-1500

Typical symptoms

  • engine misfire
  • excessive diesel knock
  • frequent DPF regeneration
  • Service Engine Now message
  • black death (carbon deposits)

Affected vehicles

Engines:
2.0 EcoBlue (Euro 6)
Typical mileage:
40000-80000 miles
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Engine/EmissionsHigh severity📝 Editorial

Oil pump failure / pressure loss causing catastrophic engine failure (piston cracking/bearing failure)

Rough guide
£2000-4000

Typical symptoms

  • sudden power loss
  • heavy knocking noise
  • hole in block
  • engine seizing

Affected vehicles

Engines:
2.2 TDCi (Euro 5)
Typical mileage:
70000-120000 miles
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Repair costs are typical UK ranges, not quotes. Actual cost depends on condition and garage.Data last verified: June 2026

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