Medium-sized van

Ford Transit Custom

The Ford Transit Custom is Ford's medium-sized van, positioned between the compact Transit Connect and the heavy Transit. The model appeared in 2012 and in the Netherlands is mainly used by installers, construction and service companies, couriers and municipal services. There are closed panel van versions, double cabs and passenger versions (Tourneo Custom, also supplied as the Kombi in the Netherlands). Since the second generation of 2023 the model has been available as a plug-in hybrid and fully electric (E-Transit Custom) alongside diesel. The sizes run from L1H1 to L2H2, with load volumes of approximately 3.3 to 8.3 m3.

Transit Custom (first generation, incl. the 2018 facelift) (2012-2023)

Introduced in 2012 with the 2.2 TDCi Duratorq (Euro 5). From autumn 2016 the 2.0 EcoBlue (Euro 6) replaced this engine, with a 6-speed automatic for the first time. The 2018 facelift brought a new interior and dashboard, and from late 2019 a 185 hp top version, a 48V mild hybrid (EcoBlue Hybrid) and a plug-in hybrid with a 1.0 EcoBoost range extender were added.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
2.2 TDCi 100 2012-2016	diesel	2,2 l	100 pk (74 kW)	310 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
2.2 TDCi 125 2012-2016	diesel	2,2 l	125 pk (92 kW)	350 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
2.2 TDCi 155 2012-2016	diesel	2,2 l	155 pk (114 kW)	385 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
2.0 EcoBlue 105 2016-2020	diesel	2,0 l	105 pk (77 kW)	360 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
2.0 EcoBlue 130 2016-2023	diesel	2,0 l	130 pk (96 kW)	385 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
2.0 EcoBlue 170 2016-2023	diesel	2,0 l	170 pk (125 kW)	405 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
2.0 EcoBlue 185 2019-2023	diesel	2,0 l	185 pk (136 kW)	415 Nm	Euro 6d	6-speed automatic
2.0 EcoBlue Hybrid 130 (48V mild hybrid) 2019-2023	hybrid	2,0 l	130 pk (96 kW)	385 Nm	Euro 6d	6-speed manual
Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid (1.0 EcoBoost range extender) 2019-2023	hybrid	14 kWh	126 pk (93 kW)	355 Nm	Euro 6d	automatic (electric drive)

Trim levels

AmbienteBase version with equipment including air conditioning or heating, radio with Bluetooth, steel wheels and a half-height bulkhead.

TrendAdds equipment including cruise control, trip computer, better upholstery and extra storage compartments to the basic equipment.

LimitedComfort version with equipment including heated front seats, heated windscreen, alloy wheels, fog lights and reversing camera or parking sensors.

SportSporty-looking version with racing stripes, 17-inch alloy wheels, sports seats and the most powerful engine.

TrailVersion with a mechanical front limited-slip differential and rugged styling, aimed at use on loose surfaces.

Transit Custom / E-Transit Custom (second generation) (2023-present)

Completely new platform with a longer wheelbase, lower load floor and a new interior with SYNC 4 screen and tilting steering wheel. The 2.0 EcoBlue gained new power variants and an 8-speed automatic; in addition, a plug-in hybrid with a 2.5 petrol engine and the fully electric E-Transit Custom joined the range. From model year 2026 a larger battery pack (71 kWh) and four-wheel drive are available, and since late 2025 also a high roof.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
2.0 EcoBlue 110 2023-present	diesel	2,0 l	110 pk (81 kW)	310 Nm	Euro 6.2	6-speed manual
2.0 EcoBlue 136 2023-present	diesel	2,0 l	136 pk (100 kW)	360 Nm	Euro 6.2	6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic
2.0 EcoBlue 150 2024-present	diesel	2,0 l	150 pk (110 kW)	–	Euro 6.2	6-speed manual
2.0 EcoBlue 170 2023-present	diesel	2,0 l	170 pk (125 kW)	390 Nm	Euro 6.2	8-speed automatic
Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid (2.5 benzine + elektromotor) 2024-present	hybrid	12 kWh	232 pk (171 kW)	–	Euro 6.2	automatic (eCVT)
E-Transit Custom 100 kW (136 pk) 2023-present	electric	64 kWh	136 pk (100 kW)	415 Nm	337 km	automatic (1 gear)
E-Transit Custom 160 kW (218 pk) 2023-present	electric	64 kWh	218 pk (160 kW)	415 Nm	329 km	automatic (1 gear)
E-Transit Custom 210 kW (285 pk), o.a. met vierwielaandrijving 2026-present	electric	71 kWh	285 pk (210 kW)	415 Nm	370 km	automatic (1 gear)

Trim levels

TrendEntry version with automatic air conditioning, cruise control, LED headlights, heated windscreen, parking sensors all round with camera and SYNC 4 with 13-inch screen.

LimitedAdds equipment including Keyless Entry, heated front seats, electrically folding door mirrors, a luxury driver's seat with armrest and lumbar support and a passenger bench with fold-up table and load-through hatch.

SportSporty version with its own bumpers, striping, larger alloy wheels and a sporty interior finish.

TrailVersion with a mechanical limited-slip differential, more rugged styling and protective parts for use on unpaved surfaces.

MS-RTTop version converted by MS-RT with its own body kit, lowered suspension, 18 or 19-inch wheels and sporty leather interior.

The dimensions at a glance

Of the Ford Transit Custom there are 12 versions, load length 158 cm to 300 cm, load volume 3,3 m³ to 8,3 m³. The full dimensions table by version, with wheelbase, exterior dimensions, width between the wheel arches and Euro pallets, is on the dimensions page.

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What the Transit Custom is known for

Payload up to approximately 1,400 kg and load volume up to 8.3 m3, depending on version and GVW
Three drivetrains within one body: diesel, plug-in hybrid and fully electric (second generation)
Towing capacity up to 2,500 kg (first generation) and up to 2,800 kg (second generation diesel)
Dense dealer and service network in the Netherlands and a good supply of parts
Large supply on the Dutch used market, so versions are easy to compare

What to look out for on a used example

The 2.0 EcoBlue diesel has a timing belt that runs in the engine oil; Ford shortened the interval to around 160,000 km or 6 years, and with many short trips it is often replaced earlier. Ask for documented maintenance with the prescribed oil.
Check the particulate filter and EGR history: a lot of city driving and short idling lead to more frequent regeneration; fault codes or incomplete regenerations can be seen by reading out the system.
Check the sliding door rails, door hinges and load floor fittings for wear and play; on vans with many stops this is a normal wear point.
With the automatic (6-speed in the first generation, 8-speed in the second): look out for jerking or delay when engaging from P or R, and ask about the transmission oil change interval.

These points apply to the model in general. What applies to a specific vehicle depends on its maintenance history; we discuss this for every vehicle we sell.