ExhaustHigh
DPF and EGR blockage on urban delivery vans
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for limp mode, look for warning lights after a long idle
2012 Ford Transit Custom problems
A 2012 Ford Transit Custom is now 14 years old, so an average example has covered around 189,000 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2012 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2012 Ford Transit Custom is 14 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 189,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2012 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~189k miles an average 2012 car has covered.
EngineCritical
Wet belt on 2.0 EcoBlue engines
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Ask for belt replacement evidence, check oil condition
TransmissionHigh
Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear on heavily loaded vans
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for rattle at idle in neutral, feel for clutch judder
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BodyMedium
Sliding door runner wear and rust on the sill and rear arches
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Open and close the side door repeatedly; probe the sills
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Check this exact carFord Transit Custom · frequently asked questions
How many miles is too many on a Custom?
Mileage matters less than history. A 130,000-mile van with belt and clutch records beats an unknown 70,000-mile one.
What is the biggest hidden cost?
A blocked DPF plus EGR on a van that has only done town work.
Do buyers care about ply lining?
Yes. It hides damage, so lift it and inspect the floor before you retail the van.