BodyMedium
Sliding door runner wear and sill corrosion
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Operate both doors and probe the sills
2012–2023 Ford Tourneo Custom · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ford Tourneo Custom typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £1,200
- Worst case, everything
- £10,300
The single priciest documented job on the 2012–2023 Ford Tourneo Custom is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,650–£10,300 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
ExhaustHigh
DPF and EGR faults on urban use
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Run to full temperature and check for warnings
TransmissionMedium
Clutch and gearbox wear on high mileage examples
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600
Inspect · Check bite point and gear selection when hot
EngineHigh
Rhythmic chuffing noise from the top end and exhaust fumes in the cabin caused by failed copper injector seals, primarily on the earlier 2.2 TDCi units.
Injector set replacement & coding£500–£1,600
Inspect · Start the engine from cold, lift the bonnet, and listen closely over the engine cover for a 'ts-ts-ts' sound. Look for black, tar-like carbon deposits around the injector bases.
EngineHigh
Wet belt wear on 2.0 EcoBlue diesel
Timing / wet belt kit + water pump£450–£1,100
Inspect · Check belt change evidence and oil condition
SuspensionMedium
Clunking noises over bumps, vague steering feel, and uneven wear on the inner edges of the front tyres due to failed lower suspension arm rear bushes.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Apply the handbrake, engage first gear, and rock the vehicle forcefully back and forth. Watch the front wheels for excessive fore and aft movement within the wheel arch.
ElectricalMedium
Intermittent failure of the central locking, dead electric windows, or speaker cut-outs caused by chafed or broken wiring in the front door looms.
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Open both front doors fully. Squeeze and manipulate the rubber wiring bellows between the door and the A-pillar while operating the windows and locking buttons to check for drop-outs.
InteriorLow
Rear passenger seats refuse to fold flat, tumble forward, or unlatch from the floor rails due to stretched or snapped internal release cables.
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Manually test every rear seat by pulling the red release straps to fold the backrest flat, then attempt to tumble the seat forward to ensure the floor latches disengage smoothly.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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