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Ford Transit Mk8 / Transit Custom Problems by Year

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.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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Year Periods
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Known Issues
2
Serious Faults
0
Moderate Issues

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2020–20241 issue2016–20192 issues2014–20150 issues

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Buying Tips for the Ford Transit Mk8 / Transit Custom

  • ✓The 'Wet Belt' (timing belt in oil) is the #1 risk; demand proof of oil changes using ONLY the correct Ford-spec oil.
  • ✓Check the sliding door operation; the central locking and latches are weak points.
  • ✓Look for evidence of security upgrades; these are high-theft vehicles and the driver's door lock is easily bypassed.
  • ✓Verify the AdBlue system is working correctly, as sensor failures are frequent.
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