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.
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.