TRANSIT CUSTOM FEATURES

With a range of innovative features, smart technologies, and advanced powertrains, the Ford Transit Custom is more capable and refined than ever. The FordPass Connect modem and FordPass Pro app work together to unlock a range of connectivity features. These include tracking the location of your van through your phone, and receiving Vehicle Health Alerts to help stay on top of maintenance. Technology like Blind Spot Information System and Traffic Sign Recognition help to increase awareness. There’s up to 6.8 cubic metres of load space and the option to add a tow bar or roof rack if you need to carry more^Tooltip.

Transit Custom side view with open side door

UTILITY

New Orange Ford Transit Custom rear load space

EXCEPTIONAL LOAD SPACE AND ACCESS

The Transit Custom provides impressive load space in all three dimensions: load length, width (from wheel arch to wheel arch) and usable interior height. As a result, the Transit Custom can easily carry standard 8’ x 4’ boards placed on their side or flat on the floor, three euro pallets and, thanks to its unique load-through storage area, items up to 3m long. Overall, the van provides a cavernous six cubic metres of load space with a bulkhead fitted – and that’s just the short wheelbase (L1) version. The long wheelbase (L2) offers 6.8 cubic metres. A wide side load door-opening, optimised opening height and a low rear access step ensures effortless access to load space. The sliding doors also have a checking mechanism which holds them securely open for loading.

USEFUL LOAD-THROUGH STORAGE

The Transit Custom has a distinctive feature designed to extend its load space. A full height, full width bulkhead divides the load area from the passenger cabin and this bulkhead has a flip-up panel at floor level. This means you can load items up to 3m long through the rear doors and into an extended storage area under the van’s dual passenger seats, even in the short wheelbase version. This smart feature enables you to keep valuable materials inside your vehicle, rather than on display on the roof.

INTEGRATED ROOF RACK IMPROVES CONVENIENCE, ECONOMY AND NOISE

An innovative roof rack simply folds flat when not in use. As well as saving you the hassle of bolting on and taking off a conventional rack, it lets you pass under 2m height restrictions (except for the 3,400 kilo Gross Vehicle Mass derivatives). It also helps save fuel because of reduced drag, and gives you a quieter ride with less wind noise.

SPECIALLY DESIGNED PROTECTION FOR YOUR LOAD FLOOR

An optional easy-clean load-floor liner means you don’t have to install your own covering. This heavy- duty floor makes it easy to slide goods in and out, makes sweeping and cleaning quicker and easier, and will help maintain the residual value of your van.(Optional on Leader)

MORE PRACTICAL, MORE SECURE CARGO RESTRAINTS

Tie-down points are usually mounted on the floor. But they can be hard to get at when you’re trying to secure your cargo. So, Transit Custom has tie-down points positioned just above the floor on the side wall of the load space. This leaves the floor clear of obstructions, making access easier, eliminates dirt traps and allows for the easy-clean load-floor liner. Additional fixing points are provided at waist and shoulder height, built into the structure of the vehicle, and can each take an impressive 500kgs of load.

LOCK OPEN YOUR DOORS AT 90 DEGREES

For practicality and ease of use, the rear doors can be locked open at 90 degrees and the check arms stowed inside them when they’re not in use. High visibility decals on the doors’ inner edges reflect light, warning other road users of the van’s presence. Even closing the doors is now easier because improved air extraction vents relieve air pressure build-up in the cargo area.

New Blue Ford Transit Custom rear seating

SEATS DESIGNED FOR YOUR TRAVELLING COMFORT

Front seat designs feature revised seat geometry, thicker yarn fabrics and finer yet more durable trims for greater support, extra comfort and more relaxed journeys. As for seating configurations, Transit Custom Kombi variants have second and third row 2+1 flamingo seats, Transit Custom Kombi Van has second row 2+1 flamingo seats and Transit Custom DCiV has a second-row triple bench.

YOUR OFFICE ON THE MOVE

The Transit Custom’s flexible dual front passenger seat comes with easy-access under-seat stowage that’s big enough to store a laptop, files and other useful office accessories. On Trend, Limited and Sport series, the seat is available with a fold-out table, stowed on the upper part of the centre seat back. This table has a useable area of 345 mm x 240 mm which means you can easily place a laptop or clipboard on it. The fold-out table also features two cup-holders, a pen recess, and an elastic restraining strap.

SOCKETS, INPUTS AND PORTS: ALL CLOSE TO HAND

There’s a compartment above the steering wheel / instrument cluster that puts a number of useful features within easy reach. For example, there’s a 12V power socket, an auxiliary input and a standard USB port. A second 12V power socket and USB port are also conveniently placed next to the gear shifter.

You can even have a 240V socket fitted, supplying 150 Watts of power.

USEFUL STOWAGE EVERYWHERE

Transit Custom is full of handy stowage spaces. For example, there’s easy access stowage in the instrument panel. A concealed, lockable glove-box is big enough to hold A4 hanging files and, depending on which Series you choose, it can be illuminated too. There’s also convenient under-seat stowage for valuables. A retractable cup-holder is positioned between the driver and front passenger seats (only available with manual transmission). Even the vehicle’s doors are designed to maximise space with large pockets that can accommodate an A4 clipboard and a 2-litre drink bottle.

New Ford Transit Custom LED lights for the load area close up

BETTER LIGHTING FOR EASIER, SAFER LOADING

Optional super-bright, energy efficient LED lights for the load area are invaluable when you’re working inside the back of your van. They’re another simple, yet practical innovation.

TURNING MADE EASY

The Transit Custom has a turning circle from just 10.96 metres^Tooltip, which is impressive for a vehicle of its size. This makes city driving, with all its parking, picking up and dropping off, so much easier.

PEACE OF MIND WITH AN ANTI-PERFORATION WARRANTY

The Transit Custom is backed up by a reassuringly long, 12-year anti-perforation warranty.

Ford Transit Custom PHEV driving in city

HYBRID

MILD HYBRID, MIGHTILY EFFICIENT

For improved fuel economy and lower emissions, choose the Transit Custom mild Hybrid. Its Ford EcoBlue diesel engine is assisted during normal driving by an electric motor. At lower speeds, or when stationary, the engine can switch itself off to save fuel, and the 48V starter-generator seamlessly restarts when needed. Its separate 48V lithium-ion battery is automatically recharged by regenerative braking and during coasting. So you never need to connect it to an external power source.

ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Improved power and torque are delivered by a range of Ford EcoBlue 2.0 litre engines. Already complying with stringent Euro Stage 6.2 emissions legislation, the benefits of these advanced powertrains are enhanced by a series of smart, economical technologies.

SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Both the 130 PS and 170 PS engines are available with the six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. This is the standard powertrain of choice on a wide range of body styles and GVMs, and it’s designed to provide a smooth, relaxing driving experience, especially in busy stop-start traffic. The transmission allows you to change gear manually if you prefer, using the gear shifter buttons on the facia-mounted gear lever. It also provides the ability to lock out gears in more challenging driving conditions. For example, on slippery surfaces or steep gradients.

POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT FORD ECOBLUE ENGINES

Engineered to meet strict Euro6.2 emissions standards, the Transit Custom’s Ford EcoBlue 2.0L TDCi engines are available in five power outputs: 1l Petrol, 105 PS/ 360 Nm, 130 PS / 385 Nm, 170 PS / 405 Nm and 185Ps /415Nm, Diesel. All combine outstanding performance and power with lower fuel consumption and emissions.

AN ADDITIVE THAT REMOVES POLLUTION

A selective catalytic reduction system uses AdBlue^®, a urea/water-based fluid, to convert NOx emissions in the exhaust gas into nitrogen and water. A particulate filter then reduces more than 99% of emitted solid particulates from the vehicle’s exhaust. To operate correctly, the AdBlue^® tank of your Ford EcoBlue diesel engine must be filled with AdBlue^® fluid. System warnings illuminate when fluid level becomes too low, and you can also receive notifications on your phone through the FordPass Pro app.

New Ford Transit Custom PHEV driving on road

HYDROTREATED VEGETABLE OIL (HVO)

HVO is based on waste oils, it’s a form of renewable paraffinic diesel fuel produced from a wide variety of raw materials including waste cooking oil using conventional oil refinement processes.

Also known as renewable diesel, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil can be used in Ford Transit vans in place of regular diesel, without any vehicle modifications. HVO gives transparent cold temperature start times versus regular diesel fuel. It can even be mixed with regular Diesel in your fuel tank, so no worries if there’s no HVO nearby.

Compared with conventional fossil fuels, HVO is a more environmentally friendly alternative that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to pump diesel, particularly if made from recycled raw materials.

New Ford Transit Custom with Auto Start-Stop

USE LESS FUEL WITH AUTO START-STOP

When you stop at traffic lights or your vehicle is idling in a queue, this technology can automatically switch off the engine (while still supplying power to essentials like the headlights, air-conditioning, radio and the Ford SYNC system). When you're ready to move, just depress the clutch and select first gear as usual, or press the accelerator on an automatic, and the system restarts. Auto Start-Stop is particularly effective in town and city streets, where it can cut fuel consumption by up to 10% (urban cycle).

Transit Custom Trail in motion near woods

DRIVING EXPERIENCE

New Ford Transit Custom interior with dashboard and selectable drive modes

ADAPT TO THE CONDITIONS

Selectable Drive Modes allows you to tailor your Transit Custom’s performance by choosing from two available drive modes: Normal and for maximum efficiency, EcoMode. The system adjusts various settings to optimise performance for the conditions. These include throttle response and steering feel, as well as gear-change behaviour on vehicles with automatic transmission.

New Ford Transit Custom interior with Speed Assist

HELPING TO KEEP YOU INSIDE THE SPEED LIMIT

The Transit Custom now comes with Intelligent Speed Assist, designed to enhance your speed control, enabling you to concentrate on the road. First, the Traffic Sign Recognition camera automatically detects the current speed limit (when activated), then the system adjusts your maximum speed setting to that limit^Tooltip.

New Ford Transit Custom shown parking with active park assist

LET TRANSIT DO THE PARKING

Parking your van in a busy street or a tight space can be tricky. But Active Park Assist makes it easier than you’d ever believe possible. Once activated, the system can identify a suitable perpendicular or parallel space, and then steer you in. All you need to do is brake or accelerate as directed. The technology can even steer you out of a parking space when you want to get back on the road. ‘Available at extra cost’.

New Ford Transit Custom with Blind Spot Information System

TECHNOLOGY THAT SEES WHAT YOU CAN’T

The Blind Spot Information System uses RADAR sensors to see vehicles that may be hidden in your blind spot. They’re situated on either side of your Transit Custom and alert you with an orange light, clearly displayed in the side door mirror.

New Transit Custom with Traffic Sign Recongition

SEES THE ROAD SIGNS YOU MIGHT MISS

Whether the signs are at the side of the road or above it, permanent or temporary, Traffic Sign Recognition can identify them. An icon of that speed or a no-overtaking sign appears on the instrument cluster and changes every time you enter a new limit.

New Blue Ford Transit Custom scanning the road

AN ADVANCED SYSTEM TO HELP YOU STAY IN LANE

If it detects that you’re accidentally drifting out of lane, Lane-Keeping Alert can alert you by vibrating the steering wheel and displaying a visual warning.

EXTRA CONTROL DURING HILL STARTS

Hill Start Assist temporarily stops you rolling backwards or forwards when making a hill start. The system works by maintaining pressure to the braking system for an extra 2-3 seconds, giving you more time and control as you move your foot from brake pedal to accelerator. It’s also useful when you’re stopping and starting on slippery surfaces.

New Orange Ford Transit Custom LED headlights

LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS FOR STYLE AND VISIBILITY

Highly energy efficient, these advanced daytime running lights provide a signature look that really sets Transit Custom apart: they’ll help get you noticed during the day and seen clearly at night.

New White Ford Transit Custom with black sport stripes and headlights

HEADLIGHTS THAT REACT AUTOMATICALLY

Automatic headlights use a sensor that detects failing light at dusk, or when there’s a sudden change in light conditions. This triggers the Transit Custom’s automatic headlights to turn themselves on, aiding the driver in darker conditions.

In addition, Auto High Beam temporarily dips your headlights when it detects oncoming traffic or a vehicle ahead, stopping you dazzling other drivers. It then automatically reverts back to high beam, giving you maximum visibility.

New Ford Transit Custom rain sensing wipers

WIPERS THAT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST TO THE RAIN

Rain-sensing wipers spring into action when they detect moisture on your windscreen, then adjust their speed to deal with whatever the weather throws at you. You can even choose from several sensitivity levels that determine how much moisture can build up before the wipers activate.

SIDE WIND STABILISATION

Helps the driver to stay in lane in strong, gusty conditions by using the Electronic Stability Control system to sense when the Transit Custom is being affected by crosswinds.

DRIVER ALERT SYSTEM TELLS YOU WHEN YOU’RE GETTING TIRED

Driver Alert System constantly monitors your driving behaviour and is designed to detect any changes that could be caused by fatigue. If the system identifies you’re becoming less vigilant, a warning icon appears in the display, suggesting you take a break. If your driving alertness further declines, the message is repeated and combined with a chime.

New Ford Transit Custom rear view camera

EASIER REVERSING

Bollards, bicycles, low walls… The rear-view camera shows whatever’s behind you on a screen built into the centre console. As well as revealing objects you might miss, the system displays virtual lines to help you park into the smallest of spaces. The camera activates automatically when you select reverse gear.

New Red Ford Transit Custom parking sensors

SENSORS THAT TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF PARKING

Front and rear parking distance sensors help you judge the distance between your van and obstacles in front or behind you. When the sensors detect an object, they activate a visual and audible warning that intensifies the closer you get to it.

FORD SYNC EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

An important part of Ford SYNC is Emergency Assistance^{Ford Emergency Assistance}. In the event of an accident, where the airbag is deployed or the fuel-pump deactivated, the technology can use a Bluetooth^®-paired and connected mobile phone to help you make a direct call to the Emergency Services. You can choose to stop the call, or talk to those services if you need to. Crucially, the system can supply vital information, such as your GPS coordinates, even if you are unable to.

Transit Custom interior close up view to SYNC technology

CONNECTIVITY & INFOTAINMENT

Man with mobile showing FordPass Connect

UNLOCK YOUR VAN'S SMART SIDE

As business becomes smarter and more connected, so have our vehicles. The Transit Custom now comes with FordPass Connect, allowing you to connect to the FordPass Pro app. A valuable tool to keep in your pocket, the app gives you remote control of your van, and will keep learning about you, your work and the world around it with every update. So, while you’re making plans for what lies ahead, FordPass Pro has your back. With focussed support on Security, Productivity and Vehicle Health.

SYNC 3. FOR AN EFFORTLESS HANDS-FREE EXPERIENCE

Ford SYNC 3 is an advanced system that enables you to stay connected and control your phone, music and navigation system. Choose either voice commands or the 8” colour touchscreen with pinch-and-swipe gestures for intuitive navigation. Live Traffic^{FordPass with Live Traffic} can help you avoid the jams. You can even call up a list of local restaurants simply by saying “I’m hungry”^{SYNC 3 Apple Carplay Android Auto}.

Transit Custom parked near building with two men loading up

SECURITY

New Ford Transit Custom parked against brick building

TWO HIGH LEVEL ALARM OPTIONS

The Transit Custom is available with an optional perimeter alarm system, which is set off if the doors or bonnet are opened by force. A more sophisticated Thatcham Category 1 alarm system is also available. This automatically arms itself when you lock the vehicle and a powerful alarm sounds if triggered by forced entry, the vehicle being lifted, or if the motion sensors pick up any movement inside.

KEEP GUARD

For added peace of mind, the FordPass Pro app delivers an extra level of security on top of your Transit Custom’s regular alarm system. With SecuriAlert activated, you’ll receive a notification if FordPass Pro detects someone trying to gain access to your vehicle – even with a stolen or mimicked key.

Trader in front of key shop with Transit Custom parked next to shop

New Blue Ford Transit Custom key fob detail

YOU CHOOSE WHICH DOORS YOU WANT TO LOCK AND UNLOCK

The Transit Custom has remote control central door locking, which is more secure than ever. That’s because you can choose to open one individual door while the other doors stay securely locked until you activate a switch on the driver’s door. This same switch controls the locking and unlocking of all the vehicle’s doors. You can also check Live Lock Status and remotely unlock cabin and loadspace zones separately, using FordPass Pro.

New Ford Transit Custom door shielding detail

ANTI-TAMPER DOOR LOCKS

All Transit Custom door locks are protected by anti-tamper shielding designed to prevent them being broken by force.

Transit Custom parked outside with mountains view

SAFETY

AWARD-WINNING SAFETY

Ford Transit and Transit Custom have been named two of the top-performing vans for active safety, in the Euro NCAP test of Europe’s 19 best-selling vans.

Euro NCAP is Europe’s leading independent safety organisation, which evaluates the safety of any new vehicle using a series of stringent measures.

In tests that represented daily real-world work, both the Transit and Transit Custom have earned the Euro NCAP Gold award. All of Transit’s safety features are designed and scrutinised to deliver this top-level service, helping to keep you, your cargo and other road users safe and your business on the road.

(Some driver assist technology features are available as options at additional cost)

CONTROL FEATURES THAT ADAPT TO YOUR LOAD

Load Adaptive Control adjusts the Electronic Stability Control according to the overall weight you’re carrying. This ensures control and stability whether your Transit Custom is empty or fully loaded.

New Blue Ford Transit Custom scanning road

A SYSTEM THAT CAN HELP PROTECT PEDESTRIANS

Pre-Collision Assist detects slower vehicles in the road ahead, or pedestrians and vehicles that could cross your path, and warns you of their presence. If you don’t respond, the system automatically applies the brakes. This technology is designed to help reduce the severity of accidents, or help avoid them altogether, and functions effectively at speeds of up to 50 mph / 80 km/h (assuming normal road and vehicle conditions).

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New Ford Transit Custom driving next to glass building

MAXIMUM GRIP WITH MINIMUM EFFORT

An advanced Traction Control System eliminates excessive wheelspin and gives you the best possible grip, performance and stability, just when you need it most. The system constantly monitors and adjusts the power delivered to the vehicle’s individual wheels ensuring maximum contact and grip when you’re accelerating.

New Ford Transit Custom driving in countryside

ENHANCED STABILITY IN DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS

Electronic Stability Control constantly monitors your vehicle’s progress. It senses when it’s losing grip and automatically applies a braking pulse to individual wheels, helping to stabilise it. Using advanced sensors from the anti-lock braking and Traction Control System it monitors the behaviour of the vehicle.

HELPS KEEP YOUR TRAILER IN LINE

Trailer Sway Control detects ‘snaking’ or trailer sway and reduces your vehicle’s speed to help you regain control, making towing easier. The system slows the vehicle down by reducing the engine’s torque and gradually increasing the brake pressure on all wheels.

New Blue Ford Transit Custom wheel close up

ADVANCED SYSTEMS FOR MORE CONTROLLED BRAKING

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution combine to ensure that your braking is effective. Emergency Brake Assist also helps your vehicle achieve maximum braking effectiveness in an emergency situation. It’s controlled automatically via the Electronic Stability Control system, which senses how much pressure you’ve applied to the brake yourself and automatically increases it, if necessary. And if you brake heavily, the emergency brake light system flashes the brake lights to warn other drivers.

AN EARLY WARNING IF A TYRE IS GOING FLAT

If any of your tyres starts to lose pressure during your journey, the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warns you immediately if there’s a puncture by lighting up an icon on the instrument panel. Plus, FordPass Pro can monitor up to five vans and send Health Alerts straight to your phone, so you’ll know if any have a tyre getting low.