Ford Transit 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue 105-185 hp problems
The Ford Transit used the 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue from 2016 (2.0 EcoBlue 105, 2.0 EcoBlue 130 and 2.0 EcoBlue 170). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “degradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue)” (critical severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”.
Engine score on this car
4.1 out of 10Low reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Transit. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Ford Transit
4.9 out of 10Low reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Ford 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue (Panther) · Diesel
- Names
- 2.0 EcoBlue 105 · 2.0 EcoBlue 130 · 2.0 EcoBlue 170 · 2.0 EcoBlue 185
- Faults that affect it
- 3 · 2 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
2.0 EcoBlue single-turbo 105/130/150/170/190, with and without mild hybrid (since 2016)since 2016 · 105–190 hp
With cautionIt 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 the Transit
- 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.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareEmissions controlEmissions system warnings (AdBlue/EGR) and injector wearOn the Ford Focus IV and Kuga III, generations that now only use EcoBlue, some owners report, occasionally (not in the majority), AdBlue system warnings or injector failures. It is a small sample, and we have not found that Ford has announced a campaign of its own for the EcoBlue for this reason.
What to check before buying a used Ford Transit 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue 105-185 hp
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue (since 2016)
Degradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue)
Critical severityWet oil pump belt (2.0 EcoBlue)
Critical severityEmissions system warnings (AdBlue/EGR) and injector wear
Medium severityFaults of the Ford Transit outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionLower suspension arms with missing, partial or insufficiently penetrating weldsTwo 2020 recalls (20S47 and 20S53) affect the Transit's lower suspension arms: in units built from October 2019 to July 2020, welds may be missing or partial, and in units built from June to September 2020 the weld penetration on the left-hand arm does not meet the specification. There is a risk of breakage and an accident.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionInsufficient rear axle lubrication causing rear wheel bearing failureRecall 24S57 covers Transits built between 26 September 2023 and 29 April 2024: the rear axle may not be lubricated enough, which causes the wheel bearings to malfunction and can lock the rear wheels, with a loss of control.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchRear propshaft bearing support without the intended bushesRecall 20S70 covers Transits built from 24 September 2019 to 25 August 2020: the rear propshaft bearing support may have been fitted without the intended bushes, so the shaft could come loose and touch the ground.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemWiring damaged by insufficient clearance from the transmission housing: power steering failure and fire riskRecall 25SC5 covers 9,121 Transits built between 10 May 2024 and 11 November 2025: the wiring harness sits too close to the transmission housing and can be damaged, with a risk of power steering failure and a fire caused by a short circuit.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyDriver's seat belt height adjuster bolt with incorrect tightening torqueIn 2019 a warning was issued that the bolt on the driver's-side front seat belt height adjuster might be under-tightened on Transits built from 6 February to 29 August 2017, with a risk of the anchorage coming away from the adjuster in a crash.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Transit 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue 105-185 hp reliable?
The Ford Transit used the 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue from 2016 (2.0 EcoBlue 105, 2.0 EcoBlue 130 and 2.0 EcoBlue 170). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “degradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue)” (critical severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”.
What faults does the Ford Transit 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue 105-185 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: degradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue) (critical severity), wet oil pump belt (2.0 EcoBlue) (critical severity) and emissions system warnings (AdBlue/EGR) and injector wear (medium severity).
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.
- Nuevo motor Ford 2.0 EcoBlue Diésel: más potente y ahorradorAutopista.es · Motoring press · published April 2016 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Ford TransitWikipedia · 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