Ford Transit Custom (2012–2023)
2016 Ford Transit Custom problems
The 2016 Ford Transit Custom was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue and the 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma). All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma) (verdict “With caution”).
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2016 Ford Transit Custom score: good reliability
Calculated using only 4 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine5.7From 4.3 to 7.1 depending on the engine
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension7.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes7.8Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering8.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.5 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights7.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior7.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2015 Ford Transit Custom
- Score: 8.2 → 7.5
- New engines or gearboxes: 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue
- Starts to be affected by: degradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue) (1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue) and wet oil pump belt (2.0 EcoBlue) (1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue)
1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue engine in the 2016 Ford Transit Custom
Names: 2.0 EcoBlue 105 · 2.0 EcoBlue 130 · 2.0 EcoBlue 170 · 2.0 EcoBlue 185
- With caution
2.0 EcoBlue single-turbo 105/130/150/170/190, with and without mild hybrid (since 2016)
105–190 hp
It shares the wet belt design that specialist sources link to cases of degradation and loss of oil pressure on other Ford engines; buy it with the belts inspected or changed and with no oil or temperature warning lights.[3][4]
Faults that affect 2016 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: CommonTimingDegradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue)Yes: the 2.0 EcoBlue debuted a timing belt that runs bathed in oil on Ford's diesels. Over the years it can degrade and shed debris that affects the lubrication circuit, with a risk of seizure. A roundup by Autopista.es places it in the Focus, Kuga, Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationWet oil pump belt (2.0 EcoBlue)In addition to the timing belt, the 2.0 EcoBlue drives the oil pump with a second belt that also runs bathed in oil. If it degrades or breaks, the engine suddenly loses lubrication pressure, with the same risk of seizure as the timing belt.
2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma) engine in the 2016 Ford Transit Custom
Names: 2.2 TDCi
- With caution
2.2 TDCi 110/115/130 (Transit VI/VII, 2006-2014)
110–130 hp
Haynes records injector faults on the 115 hp (2006-2011), EGR valve faults on the 110 hp and particulate filter contamination from 2008; the fuel system history is worth checking before buying.[6]
Faults that affect 2016 cars
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlEGR valve and EGR cooler faults on the 2.2 TDCiThe sources point to the EGR valve (jerking from around 50,000 km, according to CarVerif) and the EGR cooler (coolant leaking into the oil, according to AutoTrader) as weak points of the 2.2; on the Transit, Haynes cites faults with the EGR valve and hoses.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionFaulty injectors on the 2.2 and 2.4 TDCiHaynes documents faulty injectors on the 115 hp Transit 2.2 and the 140 hp 2.4, and L'argus reports an injector recall on the 2014-2015 Boxer and Jumper 2.2 HDi. They cause rough idle, loss of power or stalling.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Ford Transit Custom reliable?
The 2016 Ford Transit Custom was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue and the 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma). All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma) (verdict “With caution”).
Is the 2016 Ford Transit Custom better than the 2015?
Our score goes from 8.2 in 2015 to 7.5 in 2016. Starts to be affected by: degradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue) (1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue) and wet oil pump belt (2.0 EcoBlue) (1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue). 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue arrive.
What is the best year for the Ford Transit Custom?
According to our score, the best are 2015 and 2014 (8.2/10). The year with the worst score is 2019 (5.3/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2016 Ford Transit Custom have?
The most important ones documented for 2016 cars are: degradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue) (1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue, critical severity), wet oil pump belt (2.0 EcoBlue) (1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue, critical severity), eGR valve and EGR cooler faults on the 2.2 TDCi (2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma), high severity) and faulty injectors on the 2.2 and 2.4 TDCi (2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma), medium severity).
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Sources
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- Nuevo motor Ford 2.0 EcoBlue Diésel: más potente y ahorradorAutopista.es · Motoring press · published April 2016 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Ford Transit CustomWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- Which Cars Have a Wet Belt? Full UK Engine List (2026)CarOkay · Other source · published 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026
- Todos los coches afectados ya por problemas de motor a causa de correas de distribución en aceiteAutopista.es · Motoring press · published February 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Ford Duratorq engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
- Ford Transit diesel 2006-2013 buyer's guideHaynes · Motoring press · consulted 5 October 2026