Ford Transit Custom
The Ford Transit Custom is a van introduced in 2012, powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 103 kW with COโ emissions of 225 g/km. It measures 5,390 mm in length, weighs 2,451 kg, accommodates nine seats, and has a top speed of 156 km/h. Norwegian registrations of this model declined from a peak of 16 vehicles in 2020 to 8 in 2022, totalling 39 registrations across 2020โ2022.
| Manufacturer | Ford Europa |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2012 |
| Body type | Van |
| Kerb weight | 2,121 kg |
| Displacement | 2,135 cc |
| Top speed | 153 km/h |
| Length | 5,203 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,993 mm |
| Seats | 8 |
| Doors | 3 |
New registrations in Norway
Number of Ford Transit Custom registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COโ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Ford Transit Custom cars registered for the first time across 27 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,206 |
| Spain | 2,025 |
| France | 1,453 |
| Italy | 1,355 |
| Poland | 963 |
| United Kingdom | 917 |
| Hungary | 855 |
| Romania | 540 |
| Czechia | 452 |
| Netherlands | 451 |
| Portugal | 389 |
| Croatia | 327 |
| Austria | 296 |
| Belgium | 288 |
| Slovakia | 260 |
Source: EEA COโ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Ford Transit Custom (from registration data). 11 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l ยท 3-cyl | โ | โ | 120 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.7 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 107 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 147 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 156 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.2 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 151 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.2 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 148 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.2 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 154 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.4 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 149 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.4 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 141 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.5 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 120 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.5 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 160 km/h | โ | โ |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 85% of Ford Transit Customs pass their MOT test first time, based on 63,392 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data โ not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Ford Transit Custom. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Camper vanEU ยท Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2025-06-13
- Passenger vanEU ยท Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2026-02-20
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 Custom?
- The Ford Transit Custom has a rated top speed of 153 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Ford Transit Custom?
- The Ford Transit Custom is 5,203 mm long, 2,030 mm wide and 1,993 mm tall.
- How much does the Ford Transit Custom weigh?
- The Ford Transit Custom has a kerb weight of about 2,121 kg.
- How many seats does the Ford Transit Custom have?
- The Ford Transit Custom has 8 seats.