Ford Transit Mk8 / Transit Custom
Modern, comfortable, and great to drive. However, the introduction of the 2.0 'EcoBlue' engine brought the notorious wet-belt design, which requires strict maintenance to avoid catastrophic failure.
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Common Faults & Reliability
These are the most common documented problems for the Ford Transit Mk8 / Transit Custom, sorted by their typical impact and frequency.
2.0 EcoBlue "Wet Belt" Failure
high severityThe timing belt runs in engine oil. If the wrong oil is used or intervals are missed, the belt degrades, shedding rubber teeth that block the oil pickup, leading to engine failure.
Injector Failure (EcoBlue)
high severityEarly 2.0 EcoBlue engines were plagued by faulty injectors that could fail prematurely, sometimes causing piston damage.
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