KNOWN FAULTS · Ford

Known faults for the Ford Transit (VIII).

2014–2026 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

3 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.2 TDCi (Diesel) · 3.2 TDCi (hasta 2016) (Diesel) · 2.0 EcoBlue (Diesel)

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Starter, oil leaks, exhaust and campaigns on the Transit (from 2014)Known weak points

Engine / equipment: Ford Transit from 2014 (2.2 TDCi and 2.0 EcoBlue)
Period mentioned: 2014 onwards
Symptoms: Starters and alternators on early vans (2014), flat batteries (2019), engine and gearbox oil leaks, an exhaust that corrodes early, torn drive-shaft boots, wiring looms with breaks (door locks not working) and wear of brakes, bearings and suspension.
Possible cause described: Recalls: an incorrect heavy-duty towbar, lower-arm welds, belt wear from oil dilution (EcoBlue) and software that suppressed emergency-braking warnings.
Check for the garage: Check the campaigns by VIN; check leaks, exhaust, boots and wiring.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 3.2 TDCi (hasta 2016) (Diesel)

Applies if: Bulletin for the US Transit with the same 3.2 engine.

Coolant loss with no visible leak and overheating caused by the Transit 3.2 EGR coolerCooling / EGR

Engine / equipment: Transit 3.2 TDCi
Period mentioned: 2014–2019
Symptoms: It slowly loses coolant with no puddles or stains, the temperature rises on long climbs and sometimes white, sweet-smelling smoke comes out on starting.
Possible cause described: The EGR cooler leaks internally and the coolant passes into the gases. Ford describes it in technical message SSM 48543 for 2015–2019 Transit 3.2 diesels and fits a revised EGR cooler.
Check for the garage: With the temperature rising, stop in a safe place and do not drive on. Only check the level with the engine cold. At the garage, have them pressure-test the EGR cooler before suspecting the head gasket.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 2.0 EcoBlue (Diesel)

Oil-immersed timing belt on the 2.0 EcoBlueTiming system

Engine / equipment: 2.0 EcoBlue diesel: Transit, Transit Custom, Ranger, Mondeo, S-Max, Galaxy, Kuga and Focus
Period mentioned: 2016 onwards
Symptoms: Often with no prior warning: belt debris in the oil, an oil-pressure warning or a broken belt with serious engine damage.
Possible cause described: Diesel from unfinished particulate-filter regenerations gets into the oil and degrades the belt, which runs in it; in extreme cases material comes off and blocks the oil-pump strainer. Ford cut the belt, tensioner and idler change from 10 years or 240,000 km to 6 years or 160,000 km on the Transit and Transit Custom.
Check for the garage: Follow the new 6-year or 160,000 km interval, check the belt condition and whether the oil level rises (diesel dilution); avoid trips that cut regenerations short.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.