Ford Transit Courier
The Ford Transit Courier is a pickup with a three-cylinder petrol engine producing 73 kW of power and displacing 1,098 cm³. First produced in 1987, it measures 4,157 mm in length and accommodates five seats, with a kerb weight of 1,280 kg and a top speed of 172 km/h. The vehicle has been subject to four recalls in the EU Safety Gate database and 88 recalls in the NHTSA system in the United States.
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1987 |
| Body type | Pickup |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 83 kW (111 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 157 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,475 kg |
| Displacement | 1,048 cc |
| Top speed | 172 km/h |
| Length | 4,160 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,785 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Ford Transit Courier in 2025 (2 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Ford Transit Courier (from registration data). 3 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1987 |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1987–1989 |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.6 l/100 km | 1987–1989 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 81% of Ford Transit Couriers pass their MOT test first time, based on 24,047 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Ford Transit Courier in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Ford Transit Courier?
- The Ford Transit Courier has a rated top speed of 172 km/h.
- How much power does the Ford Transit Courier have?
- The Ford Transit Courier produces 83 kW (111 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Ford Transit Courier?
- The Ford Transit Courier is 4,160 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and 1,785 mm tall.
- How much does the Ford Transit Courier weigh?
- The Ford Transit Courier has a kerb weight of about 1,475 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ford Transit Courier?
- The Ford Transit Courier emits 157 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Ford Transit Courier have?
- The Ford Transit Courier has 5 seats.