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Ford Transit Custom recalled for fire risk
Almost 800 current-generation Ford Transit Custom double cab vans are being recalled for a potential fire risk.
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Overview
Variant
Trend
Variant
Avantgarde
Body type
Cargo Van
Body type
Minivan
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 L/100km
Power and torque
125kW / 390Nm
Power and torque
140kW / 440Nm
875km
1014km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Doors
5
Seats
3
Seats
8
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: 36
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 12
Screen size: 13 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes augmented reality: yes
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 12.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Semi-Automatic Parking
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Remote services
—
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes programmable settings: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless start: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 1
Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Wifi network
—
Driver modes
—
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Illuminated entry system
—
Illuminated entry system
Logo projection: yes
360 view camera
—
360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Wrap around: yes
Memorized adjustment
—
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Vanity mirror
—
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Remote HVAC control
—
Remote HVAC control
Includes key: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 209 g/km
Standard met: EU6.2 (C and D-Temp)
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 181 g/km
Standard met: EU6.2 (C and D-Temp)
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,995 cc
Engine code: EN-CV
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,950 cc
Engine code: OM 654
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 70 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 70 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 13 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 8 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 875 km
Combined: 12.5 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,014 km
Combined: 14.5 km/L
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 170 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 125 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 390 Nm
Measurement standard: ISO
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,750 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 190 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 140 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 440 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,800 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,400 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Dash
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: 9G-TRONIC
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: 421
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 9
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Touch controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Power steering
—
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Responsive suspension
—
Responsive suspension
Type: Mechanical
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Rear axle
—
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 109
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 109
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 215 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Regular
Body type: Cargo Van
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: V36X
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Cargo Van
Body style
Body type: Minivan
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: NCV2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Minivan
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Painted
Location rear: yes
Color: Painted
Cargo area dimensions
Cargo volume: 5,700 L
Height: 1,427 mm
Length: 2,602 mm
Loading floor height: 572 mm
Measurement standard: SAE
Width between wheelhouses: 1,392 mm
Cargo area dimensions
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External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,900 mm
Front overhang: 958 mm
Overall height: 1,984 mm
Overall length: 5,050 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,148 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,275 mm
Overall width: 1,999 mm
Rear overhang: 992 mm
Wheelbase: 3,100 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,000 mm
Front track: 1,666 mm
Overall height: 1,923 mm
Overall length: 5,140 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,249 mm
Overall width: 1,928 mm
Rear track: 1,646 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,800 mm
Wheelbase: 3,200 mm
Cargo capacity
—
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 1,030 L
Cargo doors
Location passenger: yes
Height: 1,301 mm
Operation: Sliding
Width: 1,030 mm
Location rear: yes
Height: 1,316 mm
Opening angle: 180°
Operation: Double-Hinged
Width: 1,400 mm
Cargo doors
—
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Auxiliary door shut: yes
Electric: yes
Type: Sliding
Location rear passenger: yes
Auxiliary door shut: yes
Electric: yes
Type: Sliding
Rear door
—
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: High Beam, Low Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Rails
Cross bars: Removable
Roof
—
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Privacy glass
—
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Hinge
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,600 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,500 kg
Gross train weight: 5,725 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,225 kg
Payload allowance: 1,255 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,970 kg
Rear axle weight: 1,900 kg
Tare weight: 1,919 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,200 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,494 kg
Tare weight: 2,443 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 4
Speakers
3D enhancement: yes
Brand name: Burmester
Number of: 15
Subwoofer: yes
Bulkhead
Type unknown: yes
Height: Full
Width: Full
Load restraint
Type: Hooks
Cargo area
—
Load area side covering
Exposed metal partial: yes
Type: Board
Load area side covering
—
Luxury trim
—
Luxury trim
On instrument panel: Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 7
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Head restraints
Location 3rd row seats: yes
Number: 2
Location front seats: yes
Active: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Side curtain airbag
Location: All Three Rows
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Rear seat belts
—
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Third row seat belts
—
Third row seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Front seat
Location center: yes
Type: Bench
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bench
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Bucket
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 3
Seating configuration: 3+0
Seating
Seating capacity: 8
Seating configuration: 2+3+3
Rear seats
—
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Third row seats
—
Third row seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Rear control for climate control: yes
System
Touch screen controls: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate service
Distance: 30,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 25,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Variable distance/period: yes
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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