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 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Engine power | 100 kW (134 hp) |
| COโ (WLTP) | 184 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 2,225 kg |
| Displacement | 2,129 cc |
| Top speed | 153 km/h |
| Length | 5,201 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,994 mm |
| Seats | 8 |
| Doors | 3 |
Engine power, COโ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 27 European countries that registered the Ford Transit Custom in 2025 (18,966 cars). Source: EEA COโ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
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 | 106 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 146 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
3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Ford Transit Custom. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- 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 2026-07-24
- 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
- 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
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.
- How much power does the Ford Transit Custom have?
- The Ford Transit Custom produces 100 kW (134 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Ford Transit Custom?
- The Ford Transit Custom is 5,201 mm long, 2,030 mm wide and 1,994 mm tall.
- How much does the Ford Transit Custom weigh?
- The Ford Transit Custom has a kerb weight of about 2,225 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ford Transit Custom?
- The Ford Transit Custom emits 184 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Ford Transit Custom have?
- The Ford Transit Custom has 8 seats.